

The Best of Secret Stories #2
Mar 27, 2025
Tara Clancy, author of "The Clancy's of Queens," and storyteller Kevin B dive into captivating narratives filled with secrets and personal experiences. They discuss a harrowing family's escape from cartel violence in Mexico and the emotional complexities of border activism. Clancy shares humorous childhood memories from a bar owned by her uncle, revealing unexpected insights into familiar faces. They also touch on the importance of therapy and personal growth, emphasizing the power of connection in difficult times.
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
- Don't judge people based on appearances or assumptions.
- Tara Clancy learned a valuable lesson about not underestimating people from Joe Bird's unexpected story.
The Pigeon Mogul
- Tara Clancy shares a story about Joe Bird, a regular at her family's bar.
- Joe, initially perceived as a simple working-class man, surprised her with his fluent Chinese and secret pigeon-selling business.