4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”
Jun 22, 2020
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Mike Birbiglia is joined by Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, and J. Hope Stein for a creative double date. They discuss the challenges of collaborating as married couples, the frustrations of medical misdiagnoses, the consequences of sharing personal information, the dreamlike quality of Ronald Reagan Dreaming, and the importance of kindness and nonprofit projects.
Collaborating as married couples in writing can be complex, involving debates, challenges, and emotional exploration.
Finding the right doctor and sharing personal stories can enhance trust and confidence in medical care.
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In this episode, Mike Brabiglia is joined by a wife and husband lyrical duo, Matt Berninger and Corinne Besser, as well as his wife Jen. They discuss the complexities of collaborating on writing as married couples, exploring the challenges, debates, and emotions that arise when working together. They share personal experiences and debates over songwriting, book writing, and even their own anniversary date. They also touch on how collaboration between partners can lead to new artistic discoveries and perspectives.
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Mike Brabiglia shares a personal story about his wife Jen's misdiagnosis and ultimate surgery to remove her gallbladder. He recounts the various doctors' visits, including an encounter with a doctor who suggested a breast reduction before addressing the gallbladder issue. Through this story, Brabiglia highlights the importance of finding the right doctor and the trust and confidence that can come from sharing personal stories and experiences.
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Jen reads a poem titled 'We Typed Our Words' that delves into the impact of social media and the way it allows us to broadcast our thoughts, feelings, and personal information to the world. The poem explores the contradictions and vulnerabilities of online sharing, reflecting on the loss of privacy, the interconnectedness of personal and public lives, and the complex dynamics between data and identity.
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Corinne reads a poem titled 'Ronald Reagan Dreaming' which delves into the realm of dreams and the attempt to describe a mind that is not fully present. The poem captures the dreamlike quality of fragmented thoughts and imagery, navigating through landscapes, memories, and emotions associated with Ronald Reagan. It explores themes of perception, identity, and the desire to understand the complexities of someone else's mind.
Mike celebrates the publication of "The New One, Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad” with his co-writer and co-wife J. Hope Stein. They are joined by Matt Berninger, the lead singer of Mike’s favorite band "The National” as well as Matt’s co-writer and co-wife Carin Besser. This creative double date goes deep as the two married couples open up about creative marriages, actual marriages, and how writing poetry can feel like knitting. Please consider supporting: 7-Inches For Planned Parenthood
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