Episode
794: So Close and Yet So Far
1:03:43
Published: Sun Mar 26 2023
Description
People so close to each other, in extremely intimate situations, who are also a million miles apart.
Chapters
Valerie, a producer, shares an uncomfortable encounter she had on a subway train with someone she knew.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
Valerie, a producer, shares an uncomfortable encounter she had on a subway train with someone she knew. She felt nervous about approaching them but when she finally decided to say something, the person immediately looked down at their phone, making the interaction awkward.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
A person describes a situation in which they accidentally make physical contact with a stranger on the subway and try to pretend it didn't happen.
01:09 - 05:17 (04:08)
Summary
A person describes a situation in which they accidentally make physical contact with a stranger on the subway and try to pretend it didn't happen.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
Midian Tignitaro shares a story about feeling emotionally distant from somebody who is physically close to her.
05:17 - 09:03 (03:46)
Summary
Midian Tignitaro shares a story about feeling emotionally distant from somebody who is physically close to her.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
In this episode, the host talks about how music can connect people from different cultures and backgrounds, sharing stories from his own experience with friends from overseas and members of his local community.
09:03 - 14:29 (05:26)
Summary
In this episode, the host talks about how music can connect people from different cultures and backgrounds, sharing stories from his own experience with friends from overseas and members of his local community.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
The podcast explores the seven components of love according to Belle Hooks.
14:29 - 19:20 (04:50)
Summary
The podcast explores the seven components of love according to Belle Hooks. The hosts also discuss Belle Hooks' experiences and thoughts on marriage, family pressure, and the societal views of marriage.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
A man from West Africa searched for love in a different continent due to his financial status.
19:20 - 26:20 (07:00)
Summary
A man from West Africa searched for love in a different continent due to his financial status. While he did not find a long-distance relationship, he remained open to new friendships.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
The relationship between Lottie and Mark raises concerns due to their differences in age, experience, and distance, with no face-to-face interaction, and Mark having to stand outside to talk to her.
26:20 - 30:34 (04:13)
Summary
The relationship between Lottie and Mark raises concerns due to their differences in age, experience, and distance, with no face-to-face interaction, and Mark having to stand outside to talk to her.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
A story about a woman named Lottie who had a violent fight with her adult child and was convicted of child abuse, raises concerns about the care facility for the elderly where she resides.
30:34 - 38:00 (07:25)
Summary
A story about a woman named Lottie who had a violent fight with her adult child and was convicted of child abuse, raises concerns about the care facility for the elderly where she resides.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
Mark discusses the difficulty of obtaining a visitor's visa to the US for those without a job or permanent residence and the desire to support family members during difficult times.
38:00 - 42:25 (04:24)
Summary
Mark discusses the difficulty of obtaining a visitor's visa to the US for those without a job or permanent residence and the desire to support family members during difficult times.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
The struggle of two Black people from different cultures and generations to find love highlights the difficulties faced by Black folks in the modern world.
42:25 - 46:52 (04:27)
Summary
The struggle of two Black people from different cultures and generations to find love highlights the difficulties faced by Black folks in the modern world. The guest speaker believes that it is not their place to judge whether two people love each other or not.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker describes how children's screams in New York sound like they went through a trap door to underground New York, and how he wants his audience to scream as loud as they want.
46:52 - 50:02 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker describes how children's screams in New York sound like they went through a trap door to underground New York, and how he wants his audience to scream as loud as they want.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
A conversation about a painful experience involving walking and popcorn.
50:02 - 55:08 (05:06)
Summary
A conversation about a painful experience involving walking and popcorn.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
A woman shares her unexpected attraction to a fireman who visited her house during a musical performance and how she was caught off guard by her feelings towards him.
55:08 - 59:48 (04:40)
Summary
A woman shares her unexpected attraction to a fireman who visited her house during a musical performance and how she was caught off guard by her feelings towards him.
Episode794: So Close and Yet So Far
PodcastThis American Life
An announcement of credits for the podcast, This American Life, is made, where the hosts encourage the audience to visit their website and check out their archive of episodes, videos and lists of favorite shows.
59:58 - 1:01:36 (01:38)
Summary
An announcement of credits for the podcast, This American Life, is made, where the hosts encourage the audience to visit their website and check out their archive of episodes, videos and lists of favorite shows.