In 1995, Ira Glass co-founded the weekly public-radio show and podcast “This American Life.” The show has had the same essential format for 28 years and more than 800 episodes. “It was instrumental in creating a genre of audio journalism that has flourished in recent decades,” Sarah Larson writes. “This American Life” has trained a generation of talented people, and Glass’s three-act structures, chatty cadences, and mixture of analysis and whimsy are now so familiar as to seem unremarkable. “At the time, I was trying to think about, like, How can you make a compelling story about everyday life? And so I put that into place in interviews,” Glass said. “I still use that. That’s the structure of the show. It was just completely fundamental.” Read Larson’s full interview with Glass: https://lnkd.in/gMac4q6M
never gets old (and so, he never gets old, does he...) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91FQKciKfHI
Enjoyed v much
Ira Glass on a bicycle. My life is officially complete 🚲✨✨✨
Fabulous! Thank you for this story.
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2wThe New Yorker, Ira Glass's journey with "This American Life" is nothing short of inspirational. Over 28 years and 800 episodes, he's shaped a new era of storytelling, blending everyday life with profound insights. His knack for three-act structures and a mix of analysis and whimsy has not only captivated audiences but also nurtured a generation of talented storytellers. Glass's vision, as shared in Sarah Larson's interview, underscores the power of turning ordinary stories into compelling narratives. It's a testament to how embracing the nuances of human experience can resonate deeply, reminding us all of the beauty in our own stories waiting to be told.