Episode
796: What Lies Beneath
1:02:05
Published: Sun Apr 16 2023
Description
Summoning up stuff that’s usually hidden down deep.
Chapters
Bob's sister, who is actually a minion drawing, became a major distraction in class until the narrator takes it away to refocus the students on math class.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
Bob's sister, who is actually a minion drawing, became a major distraction in class until the narrator takes it away to refocus the students on math class.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
Bob's Sister was a gender-unspecified figurine that lived on a bookshelf.
01:32 - 04:55 (03:23)
Summary
Bob's Sister was a gender-unspecified figurine that lived on a bookshelf. Part of its appeal was its open interpretation among elementary school students, leading to its disappearance becoming a topic of discussion.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker recalls a class discussion where they talked about what to say at a funeral to make someone cry and how a student suggested having a funeral for a classmate's sister.
04:55 - 08:48 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker recalls a class discussion where they talked about what to say at a funeral to make someone cry and how a student suggested having a funeral for a classmate's sister.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The use of a therapeutic tool meant to bring a third-grade class together leads to unexpected and overwhelming emotions for the students, but ultimately helps them process their grief.
08:48 - 12:50 (04:02)
Summary
The use of a therapeutic tool meant to bring a third-grade class together leads to unexpected and overwhelming emotions for the students, but ultimately helps them process their grief.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The host shares a personal anecdote about the unexpected deeper meaning behind a seemingly mundane purchase of coconut water, emphasizing the importance of rituals and how they can unlock hidden emotions.
12:50 - 15:49 (02:59)
Summary
The host shares a personal anecdote about the unexpected deeper meaning behind a seemingly mundane purchase of coconut water, emphasizing the importance of rituals and how they can unlock hidden emotions.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
This episode discusses the repetition and monotony experienced by performers in the show business industry.
15:49 - 20:49 (04:59)
Summary
This episode discusses the repetition and monotony experienced by performers in the show business industry. The host shares anecdotes of encounters with individuals who have grown tired of the daily routine and lack of spontaneity in their work.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The pit musicians of Phantom of the Opera discuss how they find meaning in the repetitive nature of their performances and some of the unique challenges they face.
20:49 - 26:51 (06:02)
Summary
The pit musicians of Phantom of the Opera discuss how they find meaning in the repetitive nature of their performances and some of the unique challenges they face.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The life of a musician in a pit orchestra can be monotonous and mundane, with thousands of hours spent not actually playing music.
26:51 - 29:51 (03:00)
Summary
The life of a musician in a pit orchestra can be monotonous and mundane, with thousands of hours spent not actually playing music.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker reflects on how commuting used to be boring and frustrating, but now finds enjoyment in the routine of it all, specifically in playing music.
29:51 - 34:24 (04:33)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how commuting used to be boring and frustrating, but now finds enjoyment in the routine of it all, specifically in playing music.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
A musician who worked for 20 something years for the same show admits to never have seeing the play, gets emotional as the show ends and reminiscences the time when he would spend around 9 hours at the theatre on account of his performance.
34:24 - 41:52 (07:28)
Summary
A musician who worked for 20 something years for the same show admits to never have seeing the play, gets emotional as the show ends and reminiscences the time when he would spend around 9 hours at the theatre on account of his performance.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
A man discovers that his mom had sent a secret email to warn family and friends about his participation in a show, and later finds out about how his mother had gone undercover to send him an urgent message.
41:52 - 46:10 (04:18)
Summary
A man discovers that his mom had sent a secret email to warn family and friends about his participation in a show, and later finds out about how his mother had gone undercover to send him an urgent message.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
This podcast episode explores the lasting impact of online comments on one's self-perception and asks why people choose to write hurtful comments on the internet.
46:10 - 49:41 (03:31)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the lasting impact of online comments on one's self-perception and asks why people choose to write hurtful comments on the internet. The host shares personal experiences with negative comments and questions why anonymity leads to such toxicity online.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
49:41 - 53:13 (03:32)
Summary
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
A woman discusses how she was not aware of the painful experiences her mother had with drinking and how it affected their family.
53:13 - 56:07 (02:54)
Summary
A woman discusses how she was not aware of the painful experiences her mother had with drinking and how it affected their family.
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker shares a personal experience of drunk dialing their ex from the stage and breaking down in tears in front of the audience, highlighting the dangers of irresponsible drinking.
56:07 - 59:55 (03:48)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal experience of drunk dialing their ex from the stage and breaking down in tears in front of the audience, highlighting the dangers of irresponsible drinking.