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Ira Glass hosts an episode of the radio program, in front of a live audience...and records it for those who couldn’t attend to hear. The show is performed onstage by some of our favorite contributors: Dan Savage, Starlee Kine, and Mike Birbiglia tell stories. Plus a very special appearance by Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Prologue.There’s a town in Florida where if you shoplift, and get caught, a judge will send you back to the scene of your crime to stand in front of the store, with a large sign that reads “I stole from this store.” Ira and producer Lisa Pollak talk to one such teenager who was caught stealing from a convenience store, her supervisor while serving out her punishment, and the judge who sends her there. (9 minutes)
Act One. D-U-Why?!
Mike Birbiglia recalls being in a car accident with a hit and run drunk driver. In the weeks that follow, Mike’s brush with death turns into a full blown nightmare when the police report is so poorly filled out that somehow Mike, winds up owing the drunk driver 12 thousand dollars…not because it’s fair, but because he can’t get anyone to listen to him. (15 minutes)
Act Two. Return to the Scene of the Scene.
Ira invites Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon to perform a song from his Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog DVD extra commentary, which is a musical satire that pokes fun at the idea of DVD commentary. (10 minutes)
Act Three. Our Man of Perpetual Sorrow.
Dan Savage points a finger at the Catholic Church for being the kind of criminal organization that drives him to atheism—despite the fact that he still wants to believe he’ll see his mom in heaven someday. (15 minutes)