StoryCorps The Taste of Summer
Jul 15, 2025
Reflecting on the tastes of summer, the podcast dives into powerful food memories linked to ice cream and competitive eating. Listeners hear from a nostalgic ice cream vendor and lifeguard, sharing joyful experiences that embody summer fun. A poignant reunion between two friends at a hot dog stand reveals the impact of culinary connections. The journey of a family-run pizza business during tough times highlights resilience. Heartfelt childhood stories evoke joy intertwined with bittersweet moments, inviting reflection on personal food memories.
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Don Lerman's Eating Triumph
- Don Lerman found fame and joy by breaking a matzo ball eating record.
- He cherished eating as his unique talent and source of happiness.
Alan Gantz's Ice Cream Legacy
- Alan Gantz worked decades in the ice cream truck business, becoming a local icon in Peabody, Massachusetts.
- His family's legacy and welcoming approach created beloved community memories.
Reggie Jones' Hot Dog Story
- Lifeguard Reggie Jones vividly remembers waiting decades for a friend to return with a hot dog.
- The reunion after 40 years brought back joy and humor amid their long shared past.