Sunday, April 14, 2013

Episode 17: Hearts and Minds: How a Vietnam Medic Finally Heals Himself

Greg with Gina's sister Ann, shortly after returning home.
Heart surgery propels Greg Holbrook to face down the war that did more than shatter his jaw.  He also describes a deadly fight some black soldiers faced before they could even leave the US; then talks about the newest veterans he's met.

Direct download: Episode_17_20130414.mp3

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Episode 16: Everyone and Their Sister/Aunt Mikki!

Christmas with Aunt Mikki was awesome!
Except she forgot to bring a couple front teeth...and a hairbrush...
Custom Barbie dress.
After a hiatus the show makes a triumphant return with its only listener: Gina's ("much, much, much, much older") sister and Sam's aunt, the wonderful Mikki Tague!

Gina is envious of Mikki's ability to do things.  Learn how to carry chickens, how to dress in the 1960's, and how being blind makes reading awesome.  If only that were something Levar Burton had suggested...

Direct download: Episode_16_20130407.mp3