One Beauty Pageant. 12 contestants. 1000 rattlesnakes. And a story from a young girl who is confronted with the opportunity every kid at the orphanage dreamed of. Plus, the legendary Xiao Xiao.
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Been There Better Than That
Glynn witnesses a lady show what real class looks like.
12 Pageant Queens, 1000 Snakes
One Beauty Pageant. 12 contestants. 1000 rattlesnakes.
Produced by Anna Sussman
A Hard Knock Life
Sharon Skolnick was nine years old and an orphan in the Murrow Indian Orphanage, when she was confronted with the opportunity every girl at the orphanage dreamed of. Find out more about artist Sharon Skolnick at here.
Sound Design by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anna Sussman
Xiao Xiao
When Cindy adopted a four year old girl from China, there was a lot the two didn’t understand about each other.
Find out about Cindy’s story (and her books) at CindyChampnella.com.
Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller, produced by Anna Sussman
Art by Teo Ducot
Season 14 - Episode 51
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The Hot Dog King of New York
Seeking Shizuko
Rooty The Pig - Snap Classic
The Real Fleetwood Mac
Nevermore - Spooked
Inside Out - Spooked
The Promise - Snap Classic
Head Games - Snap Classic
Quagmire
Blood Oath - Snap Classic
Senior Year Mixtape - Snap Classic
The Medicine Man
Campfire Tales X
Shut Up Rick
Batwoman
The Loophole - Snap Classic
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TED Radio Hour
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A Princess of Mars
Planet Money
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