233: Starting From Scratch

This American Life, hosted by Ira Glass, presents a series of stories under the theme "starting from scratch." The episode includes Jorge Just's account of realizing a Bachelorette contestant lived in his apartment, Molly FitzSimons' story about her father's attempt to create the "Puppy Channel," and Mary Beth Kirchner's profile of a Las Vegas limo driver and gambler named Joe who starts each day with very little and either wins big or loses everything. Additionally, Jonathan Goldstein shares a humorous retelling of the story of Adam and Eve. The podcast explores themes of new beginnings, vulnerability, and the human condition through diverse narratives.