We’re all storytellers. And over time, these stories we tell become our personal myth. They shape our opinions, give us new perspectives and a shared sense of history, and they also give meaning and color to our lives. They connect us and bring us together.
As a documentary filmmaker, I’ve noticed that there’s a special kind of story that we share — colorful stories that reflect who we are and who we choose to be. As we spin them and toss them around, they evolve and get embellished.
I’ve always kept a keen ear for these stories, but a lot of them end up falling through the cracks. Radio Cut is my new home for some of them.
GEORGE
The Throw Out Expert
Have a beef with somebody? George has a solution — and it just might involve a few broken bones, black eyes and some busted teeth. At 85 years old, he’s never been shy about throwing his weight around and has no plans to let up any time soon.
SAMMY
Sweet, Sweet Revenge
Frontman for NYC’s garage rock band The Mooney Suzuki and Grammy-winning producer and composer, Sammy James Jr recounts his high school dreams of one day winning the annual battle of the bands competition.
DORIS
It’s You, Isn’t It?
What happens in the afterlife? Heavenly, pearly gates? A return to cosmic wonder? Lights go out? For over 40 years, Doris has worked as a funeral home director and faces this question every day. Turns out she has some ideas about it all.
NICK
You Win Some, You Lose Some
New York native Nick grew up a Mets fan. For him that means a lifetime of heartache, fiascos and defeat. Thankfully, the Church of Shea provided some life lessons along the way
ERICA
Tom Cruise You Are So Cool
Twenty-something Erica wrestles with her attraction to the good boys and bad boys.
ERIC
Dickhead Steve
Life for Coco got more interesting when she realized her own clairvoyance. Years later she got a message from an unexpected visitor.
COCO
Save the Family
Life for Coco got more interesting when she realized her own clairvoyance. Years later she got a message from an unexpected visitor.