When Pete turned 18, his dad took him on a drive to reveal a family secret he was finally old enough to know. (11 minutes)
You can hear more about Peter’s family on The Documentary Podcast.
By Ira Glass
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Act One: Save the Drama for your Grandmama
Sometimes, a lore drop comes when you least expect it. That happened to Jake Cornell and his grandmother.
Act One: A House Divided
In every house, behind every closed door, a private drama is unfolding.
Act Two: A Few Hundred of My Favorite Things
Heavyweight host Jonathan Goldstein leaps in to help a family, who are not entirely sure they want or need his help, get rid of their stuff. (31 minutes)This story originally aired on the Heavyweight podcast.
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