Series for Margaret Poethig

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9 Pieces

Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, Margaret's 95-year-old dad Richard was cheerfully riding it out in his senior living residence. But things change. This podcast captures the voice of a father and his five children, as they cherish their time together on earth.

Caption: Artwork by Richard Creps
26 Pieces

Richard Paul Poethig was born in 1925 and grew up in the tenements of Yorkville in Manhattan. In 26 episodes, Richard tells the story of his journey from his working-class roots to his ordination as a Presbyterian minister. The recordings of Richard reading his memoir are mixed with music that punctuates the humor and drama of his story.