Hosted by Ira Glass and produced for Public Radio International by WBEZ/Chicago, the award-winning This American Life program is heard by millions around the nation on more than 300 stations. Focusing on a different theme each week, the producers tie together fascinating documentary stories, original fiction, and other creative writing. Lies, Sissies & Fiascoes: The Best Of This American Life is a two-CD/cassette collection gathering the best pieces from the show’s first two years on the air. Features segments from David Sedaris, as well as TAL regulars Sandra Tsing Loh, Sarah Vowell, Scott Carrier, David Rakoff, and even Dishwater Pete. More than 150 minutes in all!

Track Listing:

Disc 1 – “We Laughed”

1. Peter Pan – an interview with Mr. Jack Hitt
2. Drama Bug – by Mr. David Sedaris
3. Letterman! Cookies! – by Mr. Dishwasher Pete
4. Mr. Loh’s Not Afraid To Be Naked – by Ms. Sandra Tsing Loh
5. Teen Getaway – by Ms. Cheryl Trykv
6. Shooting Dad – by Ms. Sarah Vowell

Disc 2 – “We Wept”

1. Get Over It! – by Mr. Ira Glass
2. Hands On A Hard Body – an interview by Mr. Rob Bindler
3. The Test – by Mr. Scott Carrier
4. Christmas Freud – by Mr. David Rakoff
5. Apology Line – an interview with Ms. Marissa Bridge