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When Nora McInerny's dad died, she lost his stories — the ones that she’s not sure she can quite remember right, and the ones she never knew ... like the stories from his time as a Recon Marine in Vietnam.
Nora decides to look up some of the men he serv ... Show More
Oct 6
It Feels Like Too Much Because It Is Too Much: Women on the Brink with Lyz Lenz
Something is in the air, because Nora has been contemplating getting bangs again. Oh, and the meaning of life, passage of time, etc. etc. Whatever you’re having multiple small crises about, one thing is for sure: everyone is on the brink right now. It would be amazing if there wa ... Show More
1h 52m
Oct 2
461. Grief Stays the Same Size, but You Keep Growing
These days, daily life can feel unpredictable. Every moment, many of us are bracing for impact or expecting to be pushed back into the pit of despair – but there is always a bright spot of OK. Today, Nora’s finding that for you and encouraging you to lower the bar. The thing that ... Show More
48m 41s
Sep 29
That Was Someone’s Baby: Losing A Person To Opioid Overdose with Steph Wittels Wachs
Losing someone you love is never easy – but there’s something uniquely painful and incredibly misunderstood about losing someone to opioid addiction and overdose. Today, friend of the pod, host, and author Steph Wittels Wachs is back to talk about her newest book, Last Day, and s ... Show More
1h 14m
Sep 2023
EXTRA: Why I'm On This Earth
As StoryCorps' 20th anniversary approaches, we'll be looking back at important moments both in our history and the country's. This week — one more short story from our Military Voices Initiative. Sergeant Ocean Subiono tells his father, Russell Subiono, about what happened when h ... Show More
5m 28s
Jun 2024
Introducing: Wartime Stories
From Ballen Studios, and hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. New episodes every Monda ... Show More
2m 59s