2008 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

October 25, 2008: Two Superman Stories in "This American Life" Podcast

"This American Life" is a podcast released by Chicago Public Radio. Back in late 2001 the radio network aired an episode titled "How to Win Friends and Influence People". Thirty minutes into the program (in Act Three) the first of two Superman stories is told.

    Act Three. People Like You If You Put a Lot of Time Into Your Appearance.

    To prove this simple point - a familiar one to readers of any women's magazines - we have this true story of moral instruction, told by Luke Burbank in Seattle, about a guy he met on a plane who was dressed in a hand-sewn Superman costume. (13 minutes)

    Act Four. Just Be Yourself.

    Former TAL producer Jonathan Goldstein with a story about what it's like to date Lois Lane when she's on the rebound from Superman. Jonathan Goldstein is currently the host of CBC's Wiretap, and the author of the novel Lenny Bruce is Dead. (13 minutes)

The program has now been released online as a free podcast.



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