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Nails is the first in a speculative series of stories blending fact with fiction to explore the many traits, habits, flaws and idiosyncratic behaviors that make us human.
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S1E2 A Literary Ending – Chapter Two - The Secret
What would you do if a desperate phone call to your mother transformed a routine medical worry into a multi-generational death sentence?In this episode, Jerry Halpern confronts his mother, Dorothy,…
S1E1 A Literary Ending - Chapter One - A Summer Holiday
Jerry Halpern is a 48-year-old literary agent from Radnor, Pennsylvania, trying to preserve a stable, comfortable life for his wife and two teenage daughters. As the family prepares for their annual…
S1E16 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Sixteen
Episode 16, set on April 5, 2298, marks the 250th anniversary of the Perpetual Canopy Foundation (PCF). The episode features a historic speech by "Oracle Prime," a non-human holographic avatar and…
S1E15 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Fifteen
In Episode Fifteen of If I Live to Be 100, we explore the 250th anniversary of the Perpetual Canopy Foundation, a groundbreaking initiative that transformed humanity's future. Led by the Oracle…
S1E15 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Fourteen
Episode 14, set on March 15, 2098, commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Perpetual Canopy Foundation (PCF) with a pivotal meeting at the PCF Orbiting Nexus, a zero-gravity research and governance…
S1E14 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Thirteen
In Episode 13, we delve into the inspiring keynote speech delivered by Dr. Kenji Almasi, the youngest President and Executive Director of the Perpetual Canopy Foundation (PCF), at The Global Climate…
S1E13 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Twelve
Wayd reflects on their his life’s journey, the legacy of his stepfather, and the ongoing impact of the 500-Year Legacy Program, now renamed The Perpetual Canopy Foundation. The story delves into…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Eleven
In this episode the narrator (Wayd) reflects on his decision to resign from his role as an advisor to the board of the 500-Year Legacy Foundation. While he continues to support the project's…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Ten
Wayd reflects on his involvement in supporting Melanie's efforts to establish the 500-Year Legacy Foundation, a global initiative aimed at combating climate change and ensuring the planet's long-term…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Nine
In this episode, Wayd reflects on the passing of his stepfather and the profound legacy he left behind through the ambitious 500-Year Project. Wayd shares intimate moments from his stepfather's…
S1E9 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Eight
In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the reflections of a 99-year-old artist and writer as he approaches his centennial year. From battling health challenges to achieving long-awaited…
S1E7 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Seven
In this chapter, the narrator recounts a pivotal meeting with Juan Carlos López at NASA's Arlington campus, where they discuss the ambitious "500-Year Project" aimed at preserving sentient life and…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Six
George reflects on his journey from an unknown writer to a public figure advocating for global change. Following his recent interview with Emma Chamberlain, George discusses his ambitious 500-Year…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Five
In this heartfelt fifth episode of "If I Live to Be 100," the narrator reflects on his 98th birthday celebration, a milestone that intertwines personal triumphs, family dynamics, and the bittersweet…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Four
In Episode Four of If I Live to Be 100, the narrator reflects on his transition to life at Dunwoody Village after leaving the cherished home he shared with his late wife, Louise. He recounts the…
S1E3 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Three
In Episode 3, the narrator reflects on the profound loss of his wife, Louise, who passed away in her sleep earlier that year. Through vivid memories and raw emotions, he recounts their final…
S1E1 If I Live to Be 100 - Episode One
In Episode One, listeners are taken on a nostalgic journey through George Stanbelt’s formative years, from childhood dreams of owning a bike and navigating young love to his struggles with academics…
If I Live to Be 100 - Episode Two
In this podcast episode, we dive into the narrator's heartfelt journey through childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. From his dreams of owning a better bike and navigating young love to…
S1E1 If I Live to Be 100 - Prologue
The prologue introduces George Stanbelt, a 78-year-old man reflecting on his life, health challenges, and concerns about aging. Despite surviving a near-fatal medical emergency at 36 and dealing…
Not So Innocent
"Not So Innocent" is a gripping tale of Loren Grayley, a passionate yet unfulfilled filmmaker nearing 60, who has spent decades balancing family, work, and his unrelenting dream of creating…
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Human Frailties has published 36 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Fiction.
Human Frailties is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 11m.
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