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#23 Alex
Dec 13, 2018
Gimlet Media CEO and founder, Alex Blumberg reflects on a promise he didn't keep. They discuss friendship, collaboration, podcast preferences, and their shared journey through Gimlet Media. The episode concludes with the announcement of the end of the season and a request for listener stories.
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- The documentary showcases the transformative power of love and the enduring bond between Lars and Kitty.
- Alex's journey to create the wedding audio demonstrates his deep remorse and commitment to his friends.
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The Unfinished Wedding Audio
Alex Bloomberg, CEO of Gimlet Media, had made a promise to his friends Lars and Kitty to create a wedding audio for them. Sixteen years later, Alex finally embarks on fulfilling that promise. He gathers hours of unedited audio from their wedding and works with his team to create a heartfelt and nostalgic documentary. Lars and Kitty, along with their children, Nora and Oscar, are surprised and emotionally moved as they listen to the long-awaited wedding audio. The experience rekindles the bond between Alex and his friends and reaffirms the enduring love and connection they share.
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