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Oct 2019
3m 33s

Introducing Scattered

Wnyc Studios
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Chris Garcia’s dad had one dying wish: That his family scatter his ashes off the coast of Cuba -- the country he was born in, and the country that would break him. Chris’s mom? She doesn’t give a crap about dying wishes. She’s vowed to never go back to Cuba again.  So for now, the ashes are sitting on a shelf in a closet, between a Paul McCartney record and ... Show More
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1. Soy Andres, a Tus Pies
Chris’s dad was a classy guy. Whenever he met one of his son’s girlfriends, he’d extend his hand, give her a firm handshake and say, “Soy Andrés, a tus pies.” Which means, “I’m Andres, I serve at your feet.” Andres carried his wife’s purse when they went out, taught Chris to thro ... Show More
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