In the new year, stories of people trying a radical approach to solving their problems.
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The Big Nap
A hardened PI works the toughest case of his very young life. (18 minutes)
ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE is written by Simon Rich and stars John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Fred Armisen, and Chloe Fineman. It runs through February 16 at the Hudson Theater in New York.
The Gladiator Starring Ruffled Crow
Producer Aviva DeKornfeld talks to a man who finds himself the target of vengeful crows. (8 minutes)
You’ll Spank Me Later For This
Comedian Josh Johnson wonders if some people should’ve been spanked as kids. (10 minutes)
The Feels on the Bus
Writer Etgar Keret reads his story about a bus driver who refuses to open the doors for late passengers. (9 minutes)
This story is from Etgar's book, The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God & Other Stories. Etgar sends stories and poems to subscribers in his newsletter, Alphabet Soup.
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Act Three: Strength In Numbers
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