Episode
765: Off Course
1:06:19
Published: Sun Apr 02 2023
Description
Three people, and one animal, who know the path their lives will take until, suddenly, they don’t.
Chapters
Yibing describes the physical hardships of growing up in the Gobi Desert in China in the 1970s and how her father pushed her towards learning to play an instrument to avoid manual labor.
00:00 - 01:20 (01:20)
Summary
Yibing describes the physical hardships of growing up in the Gobi Desert in China in the 1970s and how her father pushed her towards learning to play an instrument to avoid manual labor.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A musician discusses his early inspirations for classical music, including his father's love of Western classical music and his own experience with beginner etudes.
01:20 - 04:23 (03:03)
Summary
A musician discusses his early inspirations for classical music, including his father's love of Western classical music and his own experience with beginner etudes.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
Yibing Jiang's father prepares her for years to audition for the conservatory in Xi'an, China.
04:23 - 08:07 (03:44)
Summary
Yibing Jiang's father prepares her for years to audition for the conservatory in Xi'an, China. When the opportunity finally comes, she must leave her family to pursue her musical aspirations.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A musician shares her experience of auditioning at a noisy hotel close to a conservatory, where parents and kids filled the space with the sounds of their instruments.
08:07 - 12:49 (04:41)
Summary
A musician shares her experience of auditioning at a noisy hotel close to a conservatory, where parents and kids filled the space with the sounds of their instruments. She also recounts the story of her father being amazed at seeing a printed music book for the first time.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
Two individuals have a conversation about musical notes, with one making a reference to his uncle's location.
12:52 - 17:32 (04:39)
Summary
Two individuals have a conversation about musical notes, with one making a reference to his uncle's location. The other person seems confused about the topic.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A conversation about the lengths fathers go to protect and secure their daughters' futures.
17:32 - 23:41 (06:08)
Summary
A conversation about the lengths fathers go to protect and secure their daughters' futures.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A man tells the story of spotting a lost baby whale and being instructed to stay with it until help arrived; the baby whale swam towards an oil rig before eventually being rescued.
23:41 - 32:29 (08:47)
Summary
A man tells the story of spotting a lost baby whale and being instructed to stay with it until help arrived; the baby whale swam towards an oil rig before eventually being rescued.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
Lynn recalls the moment when she swam out too far into the ocean and came across a baby whale who had lost its way.
32:29 - 40:35 (08:06)
Summary
Lynn recalls the moment when she swam out too far into the ocean and came across a baby whale who had lost its way. She not only helped the whale but also took necessary precautions to ensure her own safety and informed the authorities of the whale's location.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A daughter shares memories of her dad, who was a passionate photographer and perfectionist, including his insistence on re-recording her eulogy and love for taking countless photos.
40:35 - 46:00 (05:24)
Summary
A daughter shares memories of her dad, who was a passionate photographer and perfectionist, including his insistence on re-recording her eulogy and love for taking countless photos.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker shares the story of his father's unusual approach to coping with grief, which involved hosting elaborate parties for the deceased and wallpapering the living room with wrapping paper.
46:00 - 51:09 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker shares the story of his father's unusual approach to coping with grief, which involved hosting elaborate parties for the deceased and wallpapering the living room with wrapping paper.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
The podcast explores the phases of grief and how certain events can trigger mania in people who are grieving.
51:09 - 56:56 (05:47)
Summary
The podcast explores the phases of grief and how certain events can trigger mania in people who are grieving. The speaker discusses how it is important to find ways to cope with grief without attempting to erase the memory of the departed loved one.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
Hear from Sarah Koenig about sleeping in her closet for over a year and going through her twin sister's datebook after her tragic death.
56:58 - 1:02:06 (05:08)
Summary
Hear from Sarah Koenig about sleeping in her closet for over a year and going through her twin sister's datebook after her tragic death.
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
Lee runs the One Music Project, a group of musicians from around the world trying to bring chamber music to a bigger audience.
1:02:06 - 1:04:12 (02:06)
Summary
Lee runs the One Music Project, a group of musicians from around the world trying to bring chamber music to a bigger audience.