With an estimated 100,000 tourists heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, we’re exploring a classic American pastime: the tailgate. Most people think of tailgating as a time for sharing beers and team spirit. But in this episode, we find out why tailgating motivates so many people to travel — and get to the heart of its culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
This American Gibberish brings you the latest in the weird, quirky, and esoteric. Join host Ira Glass as he brings you the story inside the story. Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1195454426 or Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihsi25pjajxyhofblcbxuxkd4li?t=This_American_Gibberish
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In this episode, Ira speaks with Herb Prescott, aka Serious Herbert. Herb is a rapper that gained notoriety on the internet by making every song a diss-track, but he's not dissing other rappers.Από τον This American Gibberish
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In an exclusive deal with Serious Herbert, This American Gibberish is proud to present his latest single "igotfriendsbutidontneedum".Από τον This American Gibberish
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In this episode, Ira meets Jefferson McMichael, CEO of Doggle and inventor of the world's first ever dog translator. Ira takes the prototype to a Donald Trump protest to hear what humans and dogs have to say.Από τον This American Gibberish
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In this episode, Ira meets a man with an interesting occupation. Bill Johnson, of Johnson Reams & Gobbler, consults with businesses that are very normal in every way, except for one.Από τον This American Gibberish
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As technology has improved, recordings have become more and more lifelike. But that's not a great thing to everyone. In this episode, Ira explores Distance Music, a movement that aims to put the listener further away from the sound.Tomas Luis de Victoria - O vos omnes by The Tudor Consort is licensed under a Attribution License. http://freemusicarc…
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What happens when people get just a little too involved with their books? In this episode, we meet Franklin, who finds himself in the middle of the wizarding world of Harry Potter.Από τον This American Gibberish
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