Podcast: The Necessary Show

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Robert Benchley on MY GREAT TEACHER/ Beowulf with belly laughs: “I had a similar experience growing up in nearby Wellesley, Mass. The chair of the English Department, who taught honors…”

W. George Scarlett on My neighbor Thoreau: “Interesting that Morgan brings up the possibility of Thoreau “being on the spectrum” — given that today’s most famous and…”

bethhorning on Eight seconds with Buster Keaton: “Really enjoyed this, and now I am convinced–I gotta check out some of these Buster Keaton movies! Looking forward to…”

robauthier on Eight seconds with Buster Keaton: “Wonderful memory of such a classic silent film star. Thank you for allowing us to relive that special 8 seconds…”

Lee Allen Kreindel on ALL HANDS / News & reflections: Jobim’s Waters: “The Susan McCorkle version is pure. Faithful to Jobim’s original with some wonderful brief jazz improvisation.”