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Also, there were way too many radio shows.

Landry wrote:
The radio critics task is complicated by the stupendous range of radio programs.
It is not enough to specialize in radio drama.
Oddly enough, I find comfort in the similarities.

Its nice to know that at least some of these issues arent new.
Anyway, lets get to it.
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Dan Taberskis latest project kicks off with a dash of the uncanny.

Big swings and long views are staples forThroughline, perhaps the boldest production in NPRs vast podcast portfolio.
They have the kind of ambition that makes you turn your head and go, Holy shit.
(Final tally: 43 episodes in 19 days.)

But something just clicked for me over the past few weeks.
Or maybe Ive just been in an apocalyptic mood.
(Not quite as a flex, but notnotas a flex, you know?)

That doesnt mean the episodes are inaccessible, however.
Wherever you may be in the journey of your interests, the episodes will always be there.
(Womp womp.)

The hook forLove Is a Crimeinvolves a shocking act of violence.
Her movie career never quite recovered after the scandal, while Wanger barely paid a price.
Heresthe Los AngelesTimespiece on the matter.
A Spanish-language version ofSong Exploderis currently being developed by Adonde Media.
It will be hosted by Martina Castro, and theyre looking at a release date sometime next year.
This is super cool!
Imagine the further possibilities!
A Korean version, maybe?
Happy ten years toScriptnotes!
And thats a wrap for1.5x Speed!
Hope you enjoyed it.