What happens when unadventurous people end up in adventurous situations. Like an astronaut who goes to places no one has gone before, even though he’s not really into outer space.
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Note: The internet version of this episode contains un-beeped curse words. BEEPED VERSION.
So Over The Moon
Producer David Kestenbaum tells the story of an astronaut who returns with a very unexpected view of the great beyond. (21 ½ minutes)
Traveling Violation
One of Jared Marcelle’s oldest friends is about to embark on a trip overseas to play basketball — a trip he may not be able to return home from. (13 ½ minutes)
Joel Wright (left) and Jared Marcel
A Fly On the Call
A man tries something he’s never done before and discovers a new passion. A work of short fiction written by Neil Drumming and read by actor Dorian Missick. Neil and Dorian also made a movie together, Big Words. (10 minutes)
Act Four
We end our show with a true story in the form of a song — “Rabies," by the rapper Aesop Rock. A few years ago he moved into the country, into an actual barn, to make music. The song is from his album The Impossible Kid. (2 minutes)
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Act Four: Sleep
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