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(Cooking Captain Book)
Daily Show writer and performer Bob Wiltfong looks back to the days when he tried to be himself and be a news anchor. Joanne Karpowitz weighs the pros and cons of corrective surgery after having adjusted, over a lifetime, to severely impaired hearing. Also in this show we meet an emerging writer, and an angry mother (created by Ian Frazier and channeled by comedian Mary Purdy). This week’s musical guest is pianist Jeremy Denk.
Cooking Captain Book
Seven-year-old author (and CEO) Eric McCormick introduces his version of the age-old pirate’s tale. Produced by Julie Subrin.
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Not Just Another Bob
Old Penn Station
Not Hearing
When Joanne Karpowitz was growing up, there were few resources available for the severely hearing impaired. So she learned to make do, to the point where now she is often able to “pass” as hearing, though in fact she can barely hear at all. But as she’s learned, passing comes ...
Blowing Steam
Sometimes the most ordinary activities can give rise to very strong feelings. Like, say, preparing a pot of chili. "The Cursing Mommy Cookbook" was written by Ian Frazier for the R.B.S. Gazette. It was adapted for radio and produced by Curtis Fox, and performed by Mary Purdy.
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