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Jun 2024
41m 54s

Sam - Boy Wanted

APOSTROPHE PODCAST NETWORK
About this episode

“It was Sam’s first year in high school. And it was not going well.”

 

Sam’s turn this week: We have a story about Sam’s first job and about finding his passion. Plus, an essay from Stuart McLean about his first jobs. Including his life-changing experience at summer camp.

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