One beauty pageant. 12 contestants. 1000 rattlesnakes. And a story from a young girl who is confronted with the opportunity every kid at the orphanage dreamed of. Plus, the legendary Xiao Xiao.

STORIES

Been There Better Than That

Glynn witnesses a lady show what real class looks like.

12 Pageant Queens, 1000 Snakes

One beauty pageant. 12 contestants. 1000 rattlesnakes.

Produced by Anna Sussman

A Hard Knock Life

Sharon Skolnick was nine years old and an orphan in the Murrow Indian Orphanage, when she was confronted with the opportunity every girl at the orphanage dreamed of. Find out more about artist Sharon Skolnick at here.

Sound Design by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anna Sussman

Xiao Xiao

When Cindy adopted a four year old girl from China, there was a lot the two didn’t understand about each other.

Find out about Cindy’s story (and her books) at CindyChampnella.com.

Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-Miller, produced by Anna Sussman

Art by Teo Ducot

Season 14 - Episode 51