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Minisode 16: My Breasts, a Natural History
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Storyteller Neshama Franklin indulges in a short reminiscence about her breasts. From schoolgirl to showgirl to grandmother, she describes how her shape and her feelings about her breasts have changed over the years.
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Minisode 17: Dark Honeymoon over Missouri
13:31At the suggestion of his mother, B. takes his bride on a roadtrip honeymoon from California to his family's farm in Missouri. But the trip turns nightmarish when his wife falls very ill and they arrive at the family house only to find it flooded with muddy water and inhabited by a strange, large, swimming creature. Desperate, B. calls the only person he can think of for help, the only man you would ever want to call for underwater monster hunting.Minisode 15: Oh, Those Sexy Breads
05:38At his first job in Chicago, N. had it pretty easy as a busboy, but he could see that waiters made more money. He asked his manager for a promotion, confident that he could charm customers with his knowledge of food and wine. But N's hopes of becoming a server were sabotaged one night by a sexy woman, his wandering eyes, and a basket of bread.Minisode 14: Miss Unshakeable
05:32In the mid 80's, S. wins a talent contest with her standup comedy routine. The prize is a long-term gig at a Dallas club, The Old Plantation. She puts on her best Madonna outfit and heads to her first night, unsure about where her place is among all the famous Dallas drag queens. She is quickly initiated into the backstage camaraderie with something much more intimate than a hello and firm handshake.Episode 13: Bodice and Soul
07:30Connecting spirit with the flesh is no problem for Amber Belldene - she is an Episcopalian priest by day who writes romance novels by night and proudly wears her passion for Jesus on her chest. In this episode, Amber explains the flames peeking out of her shirt, how desire is divine, and the importance of the happily ever after.12. Minisode 12: The Flip Side
01:43Caution: L first heard this joke in 1962. It features two things you don't bring up in "polite: company - religion and lady parts - and the punchline has a surprising rebellion.Minisode 11: A Big Misunderstanding
06:41A Canadian voice actor and producer grew up in Edmonton, hanging out with their famous pro football team. While working on a TV series about Canadian football, she knew she was especially well-equipped to do the Edmonton interviews. But she didn’t quite understand how well-equipped. Field Producer: @sahearne Music: www.thecflsessions.caEpisode 10: Making a Beauty Mark
14:52Sasha Merritt is a 3D tattoo artist in San Francisco. Sasha tattoos breasts. Or to be precise, areolas and nipples. She works with breast cancer survivors, women who want the final touches on reconstruction after a mastectomy. "My little world is so compact...this little three-inch space of skin is where I exist," she says. This special edition B story reveals how these small, private tattoos have a profound effect on women's lives. Music: Many thank yous to https://soundcloud.com/theshesmusic and No Sé - a collaboration of members of https://soundcloud.com/bellsatlas, https://soundcloud.com/waterstridermusic, and https://soundcloud.com/theseshenMinisode 9: Detroit is The Hot Spot
03:24Summertime in Detroit. And 12-year-old B gets the privilege of hanging out with his older brother and friends while they “go to see Misty.” But this touching rite of passage for young B turns out to involve much more agony than ecstasy. More at bstories.com Intro music: The She's Funk guitar: Timbre Light My Fire cover: GoGoBoots