The Truth Miracle on the L Train
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Mar 9, 2017 Joanna Hausmann, a comedian known for her character-driven performances, plays Alice, while T.J. Mannix, a talented voice and stage actor, portrays God. The podcast unfolds with Alice's witty subway observations before a surreal encounter with God, who warns her of an impending tunnel collapse. Their comedic yet tense dialogue explores disbelief and the quest for a miracle amidst chaos. As time slips away, Alice resorts to extreme measures, causing a passenger shutdown that ultimately saves everyone, blending humor and drama in a delightful ride.
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God Claims On A Subway Ride
- Joanna McGuire (Alice) is approached by a stranger who claims to be God and tells her the tunnel will collapse in minutes.
- She tests the claim, attempts miracles, and eventually tries to warn passengers using increasingly desperate tactics.
Information As Divine Intervention
- The stranger (God) insists information alone is the chosen intervention rather than direct intervention.
- That frames responsibility onto Alice to act, revealing a theme about action versus passive knowledge.
Personal Change Drives Public Action
- Alice recognizes her own judgmental thoughts as the moral failing the voice urged her to correct.
- The episode ties personal change to public responsibility, suggesting self-awareness can trigger action.