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This American Lab

   Posted by: Drey   in Television

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I’ve been listening to Radio Lab and This American Life (available in podcast and radio flavors) and I’ve decided that they are the gold standard when measuring what a slice of life, short form documentary program ought to be. Beyond just superb sound design, the shows are edifying in a way that makes me feel better about the world in general. Also, if Ira Glass and Jad Abumrad interviewed each other, my mind would explode.

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Jeff
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When I was driving to the local game store on Sundays, I loved listening to This American Life. Each show was really mesmerizing.

I’ve checked out the podcasts since then but, unfortunately, I seem to have a hard time listening to radio outside of a car setting.

February 5th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Beth
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I listen to TAL every week, and have the podcast on my iPod, so I can listen again.. :) RadioLab is new to me, but I really like it too.. it’s a little more.. something. Comical? Theatrical? Not sure how to articulate it. When I hear these shows though, it makes me wish that I had continued or pursued radio. I always love finding that perfect song for the situation…

February 6th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Drey
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Radio Lab definitely has more of a “produced” quality to it, edited like a music video or short film.

February 11th, 2010 at 2:51 pm

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