Some episodes go smoothly. This is not one of them.

In this episode of Landline, Inga Headland battles through technical difficulties while setting the stage for a conversation about bad dates, embarrassing moments, and the unexpected lessons that come from them.

Featuring real voicemails from listeners, personal reflections, and an open-ended discussion on audience engagement and future topics, this episode proves that sometimes the best stories come from improvised moments and shared experiences.

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Episode Takeaways:

Technical issues? They happen. Roll with it.

Some of life’s best (and worst) moments make for the best stories.

Bad dates = great entertainment (in hindsight).

Connecting with listeners through voicemails makes this show.

Artists & creators are their own worst critics.

Future episodes depend on YOUR participation—so call in!

Memorable Moments:

"Voicemail roulette: let’s see what we got."

"This is officially the worst date I’ve ever been on."

"When in doubt, tell a better story."

"Everything is broken, but we’re making it work."

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