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Josh Bearman

Josh writes for the LA Weekly, Believer and McSweeney's. His story in episode 323 was made into a t-shirt and his Santa story in 371 might be made into a film.

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Prologue.

475: Send a Message 09.28.2012

Reporter Josh Bearman tells Ira a story about two coded messages that Galileo sent to fellow ...Science
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Prologue.

447: The Incredible Case of the P.I. Moms 09.23.2011

Ira explains how a man named Chris Butler created a private detective agency where the ...Crime • Mothers
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His Partner Drops a Dime.

447: The Incredible Case of the P.I. Moms 09.23.2011

Joshuah Bearman's story continues. Chris Butler makes a transition into true criminal ...Crime • Drugs • Police
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Santa Fight Club.

371: Scenes From a Mall 12.26.2008

A tale of two Santas. There's Tim Conaghan, a full-time professional Santa with a big belly and ...Jobs/Employment • Retail/Commerce
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Act One.

334: Duty Calls 06.01.2007

Josh Bearman grew up in California with his dad, stepmom, and brother. But they're not his whole ...Addiction • Alcohol • Crime
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Act Two.

334: Duty Calls 06.01.2007

Josh Bearman continues his story by looking at how things got so bad for his mother and David in ...Addiction • Alcohol • Crime
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Super Duper.

323: The Super 01.05.2007

Josh Bearman's favorite story was told to him by his super. It involved these elements: A gas ...Funny • Housing • Writing
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