Squirrel Cop - A Police Officer Somewhere on the East Coast
Loser - fiction by Aimee Bender, read by Matt Malloy
Flight vs. Invisibility
Watching the Detective
The Greatest Phone Message of All Time
Track Listings (5) - Disc #2
Jesus Shaves
Say It to Me in Guy Language
When the Wall Came Tumbling Down - A Teenager and His Dad
Everyone Speaks Elton John
Music Lessons
Crimebusters and Crossed Wires is a collection of ten stories, with true tales of (sometimes hapless) crimefighters and investigators of all sorts on one CD, and real-life adventures in miscommunication on the other. From ... more »a bungling, squirrel-chasing cop who burns, bloodies, and tears apart a new house in pursuit of the rogue rodent, to a father who resorts to tapping his drug-using teen?s phone, Crimebusters and Crossed Wires offers comical and poignant insight. Among the storytellers featured are best-selling writers David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell.« less
Crimebusters and Crossed Wires is a collection of ten stories, with true tales of (sometimes hapless) crimefighters and investigators of all sorts on one CD, and real-life adventures in miscommunication on the other. From a bungling, squirrel-chasing cop who burns, bloodies, and tears apart a new house in pursuit of the rogue rodent, to a father who resorts to tapping his drug-using teen?s phone, Crimebusters and Crossed Wires offers comical and poignant insight. Among the storytellers featured are best-selling writers David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell.
WARNING: Don't listen to this one with a full bladder!
K. Corn | Indianapolis,, IN United States | 11/28/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"THe first story alone (about an unfortunate incident involving a squirrel and a couple of rookie policemen) had my husband and I laughing SO hard we collapsed onto the nearest chairs. The rest of the excerpts from THis American Life are equally fun to listen to, but we still think the squirrel story is the topper. If you're taking a road trip, this will definitely keep you awake and its a nice choice for a snowy or rainy afternoon, when you just want to veg out. Excellent!"
Take a moment...listen to a story or two...
earlymorningsun | Los Angeles, CA United States | 12/12/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I you're familiar with the radio show This American Life, then you know the vibe of this CD. If you're not familiar, you're in for a treat. These stories give you the perfect excuse to turn off the TV, unplug the phone, and do something that we never really do anymore in this fast-paced world: listen to stories. Being a musician, I love the story about forming a band from the classified ads. Tragic and hilarious...been there! Get this CD, you'll really enjoy it."
This American Life Rocks!
Miles Price | Bloomington, IL USA | 12/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This second volume of "the best" of "This American Life" is another gem! Each of these stories is amazing in its own right, and each is a perfect example of what a phenomenal show TAL really is.
Most of these stories are on the humorous side, which is really just one side of the show; however, it's still a well-rounded collection. If you are trying to turn someone on to the show, this is an excellent CD to introduce them to it.
The only thing that I didn't like about the CD was the time between Vols. 1 & 2. Come on, TAL...give us more of the best!"
Truly the best of TAM!
Zus Gah Izdahn | Colorado Rocky Mtn High | 12/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a regular and avid listener of This American Life (TAM) and have loved Squirrel Cop since I first heard it on the radio. Then when they paired that amazing, anonymous confession of rookie cop bravado with the equally hilarious essay of language barriers by David Sedaris...I knew I had to have this CD set.
Since receiving them, I have listened to all the stories several times (and a few range into dozens of times). Each and every story is worth listening to more than once. The son and father who work out a drug problem by simple "spying on your kid", the lessons learned by being a band geek, and the newest, greatest party/dinner question of all time - it's a collection of stories that are diverse yet centric to life as a 21st century human.
The stories never get old, as I find more in them each time I listen, like petals opening in a blooming flower. I play them while I travel, at work in my office, at home while cleaning and for anyone who has never heard of TAM.
It has now become a topic of office discussion and I've had to buy more copies to give as gifts. In fact, at a recent gift exchange, it was the most sought after present there.
You have to get these CDs! If you're life if full of stress, involves a long commute or you just need a diversion from your everyday life - then here's the CD set you need!"
Good thoughts and worth every dime!
MR Smith..(really) | CALIFORNIA , USA | 04/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recieved this CD when I bellied up to the bar so to speak and became a member of KPCC(public Radio)in California. I paid 120.00 for my member ship and recieved this cd as a thank you...It was worth every dime and I would do it every year if they had one! So at what ever this site is charging..it's a DEAL! But, Join public radio any way!"