Thanks For Asking
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Thanks For Asking episodes

  • A Way of Seeing The World

    "Stronger Than Hate" is what everyone said in response to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. But what does that mean? In this third and final episode in our series from Pittsburgh, we talk to all types of people about who and what is Stronger Than Hate.

    You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

    You can order Nora's new book -- No Happy Endings -- from her website at noraborealis.com/book.

    TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate

    And check out our sponsors this week:

    Talkspace -- talkspace.com with code TTFA

    For Hers -- forhers.com/thanks

    Ritual -- ritual.com/thanks

    57 min
  • A Way of Seeing The World

    "Stronger Than Hate" is what everyone said in response to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. But what does that mean? In this third and final episode in our series from Pittsburgh, we talk to all types of people about who and what is Stronger Than Hate.

    You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

    You can order Nora's new book -- No Happy Endings -- from her website at noraborealis.com/book.

    TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate

    And check out our sponsors this week:

    Talkspace -- talkspace.com with code TTFA

    For Hers -- forhers.com/thanks

    Ritual -- ritual.com/thanks

    57 min
  • Their Day
    October 27, 2018 was a big day for a lot of people in Pittsburgh for a lot of different reasons. For Nate, it was the day of his bar mitzvah. For Matthew and Adam, it was the day of the naming ceremony for their two little girls. For many others, it was the day a mass shooter changed their lives forever.
    This is our second of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA.
    Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
    Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
    Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
    Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
    59 min
  • Their Day

    October 27, 2018 was a big day for a lot of people in Pittsburgh for a lot of different reasons. For Nate, it was the day of his bar mitzvah. For Matthew and Adam, it was the day of the naming ceremony for their two little girls. For many others, it was the day a mass shooter changed their lives forever. This is our second of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA.

    —

    Sign up today for TTFA Premium! For $7.99 a month, you get access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes *and* the knowledge that you’re keeping our show afloat! Visit TTFA.org/Premium to get started.

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    When you shop our Bookshop.org store, you support the author, independent bookstores AND our show! Shop here. You can purchase Nora’s books here.

    Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com.

    —

    And check out our sponsors this week:

    Talkspace -- talkspace.com with code TTFA

    Third Love -- thirdlove.com/terrible

    Calm -- calm.com/thanks

    55 min
  • Episode #67: Their Day
    Days can be significant for many reasons. For many people. At the same time.
    In our second of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA, two stories of parallel lives on a big day.
    You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
    You can order Nora's new book -- No Happy Endings -- from her website at noraborealis.com/book
    TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate
    And check out our sponsors this week:
    Talkspace -- talkspace.com with code TTFA
    Third Love -- thirdlove.com/terrible
    Calm -- calm.com/thanks
    55 min
  • Their Day

    October 27, 2018 was a big day for a lot of people in Pittsburgh for a lot of different reasons. For Nate, it was the day of his bar mitzvah. For Matthew and Adam, it was the day of the naming ceremony for their two little girls. For many others, it was the day a mass shooter changed their lives forever. This is our second of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA.

    You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

    Can’t get enough TTFA? Sign up for TTFA Premium for $7.99 a month. You’ll get access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes, extended guest interviews and more! Visit TTFA.org/Premium to get started.

    Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com.

    TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate.

    And check out our sponsors this week:

    Talkspace -- talkspace.com with code TTFA

    Third Love -- thirdlove.com/terrible

    Calm -- calm.com/thanks

    55 min
  • Concentric Circles
    Six weeks after 11 people were murdered by a mass shooter at the Tree of Life mass shooting in Pittsburgh, we traveled to Pennsylvania to hear from folks in the community. In the first of three episodes from Pittsburgh, we talk with three women about how the ripple effects from a shared public tragedy have affected their lives.
    Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
    Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
    Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
    Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
    55 min
  • Concentric Circles

    Six weeks after 11 people were murdered by a mass shooter at the Tree of Life mass shooting in Pittsburgh, we traveled to Pennsylvania to hear from folks in the community. In the first of three episodes from Pittsburgh, we talk with three women about how the ripple effects from a shared public tragedy have affected their lives.

    Can’t get enough TTFA? Sign up for TTFA Premium for $7.99 a month. You’ll get access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes, extended guest interviews and more! Visit TTFA.org/Premium to get started.

    Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com.

    You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

    TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate.

    And check out our sponsors this week:

    • Rothy's -- rothys.com with code TERRIBLE

    • Flamingo - shopflamingo.com/thanks

    • 50 min
    • Episode #66: Concentric Circles
      In the first of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA, we talk with three women about how the ripple effects from a shared public tragedy have affected their lives.
      You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
      You can pre-order Nora's new book - No Happy Endings - from her website at noraborealis.com/book
      TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate
      And check out our sponsors this week:
      Rothy's -- rothys.com with code TERRIBLE
      Flamingo - shopflamingo.com/thanks
      50 min
    • Concentric Circles

      Six weeks after 11 people were murdered by a mass shooter at the Tree of Life mass shooting in Pittsburgh, we traveled to Pennsylvania to hear from folks in the community. In the first of three episodes from Pittsburgh, we talk with three women about how the ripple effects from a shared public tragedy have affected their lives.

      Can’t get enough TTFA? Sign up for TTFA Premium for $7.99 a month. You’ll get access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes, extended guest interviews and more! Visit TTFA.org/Premium to get started.

      Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com.

      You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

      TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate.

      And check out our sponsors this week:

      • Rothy's -- rothys.com with code TERRIBLE

      • Flamingo - shopflamingo.com/thanks

      • 50 min

      About Thanks For Asking

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      A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls.

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