Full episode 511: The Seven Things You’re Not Supposed to Talk About Prologue Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Transcript Sarah's mom, Mrs. Matthiessen, doubts that the staff of This American Life can find great stories about her conversational no-nos. (7 minutes) More in MothersView all 828: Minor Crimes Division Apr. 5, 2024 Act One: Harriot Vs Harriot Writer Michael Harriot reexamines the DIY criminal justice system his mom invented to deal with his bad behavior as a child. (20 minutes) 808: The Rest of the Story Aug. 18, 2023 Act Two: Oh Mother Where Art Thou? Contributor Samuel James thought he knew what happened to his mother. 796: What Lies Beneath Apr. 14, 2023 Act Two: How I Met My Mother Producer Elna Baker’s mom doles out some very harsh feedback for her daughter, which goes unnoticed for ten years. (15 minutes) Staff RecommendationsView all 186 June 8, 2001 Prom While the seniors danced at Prom Night 2001 in Hoisington, Kansas—a town of about 3,000—a tornado hit the town. 589 June 17, 2016 Tell Me I’m Fat Maybe it’s time to rethink the way we see being fat.
828: Minor Crimes Division Apr. 5, 2024 Act One: Harriot Vs Harriot Writer Michael Harriot reexamines the DIY criminal justice system his mom invented to deal with his bad behavior as a child. (20 minutes)
808: The Rest of the Story Aug. 18, 2023 Act Two: Oh Mother Where Art Thou? Contributor Samuel James thought he knew what happened to his mother.
796: What Lies Beneath Apr. 14, 2023 Act Two: How I Met My Mother Producer Elna Baker’s mom doles out some very harsh feedback for her daughter, which goes unnoticed for ten years. (15 minutes)
186 June 8, 2001 Prom While the seniors danced at Prom Night 2001 in Hoisington, Kansas—a town of about 3,000—a tornado hit the town.