Vic Vela:
Hey, it s Vic, with a quick note. This episode contains strong language and discussion of suicide. Please be advised.
In three, two, one.
A lot of times when we re making “Back from Broken,” we look for lighter moments, you know, funny stories, because we deal with some really heavy stuff on this show. And today s guest is a great example of this.
You re a comedian. What s the funniest thing about agoraphobia?
Sara Benincasa:
The funniest thing about agoraphobia for me is that I have spent much of my adult life traveling internationally and domestically to speak about a fear of travel and strangers. That s ridiculous. It s beautifully ridiculous.
Anyway. Let me just remind everyone of why people love Andrew Zimmern.
Andrew Zimmern :
We re preparing a
lawar, a traditional feast to feed about 160 people. First, the pig is blessed by a local priest and carried outside to be dispatched. The blood that s spilled will be incorporated into several of the dishes that are being prepared.
Vic Vela:
My sponsor is a big fan of yours. So before we get super serious, what s the last weird thing you ate?
Andrew Zimmern:
Last weird thing that I ate. probably this summer with my kid. We found some little crustaceans and I just pop those in my mouth just to amuse him. He still finds that interesting.
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Portland Ovations recently announced the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International.
Performances include outdoor pop-up shows at The Rink at Thompson’s Point and at venues around the City of Portland. All attendees are asked to dress warmly, to wear masks and practice social distancing. The event is weather dependent with a rain date of Feb. 7.
“You asked for it and we’re bringing it,” said Portland Ovations’ Executive and Artistic Director Aimée M. Petrin in a news release. “We’re determined to continue to find new and innovative ways to bring you live programming during these challenging times, and one of these is our partnership with the City to bring short, unexpected performances to our Parks.”
UpdatedThu, Jan 14, 2021 at 8:29 pm ET
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Press release from IDI:
Jan. 14, 2021
At a time when most live entertainment has been canceled due to the pandemic, a nonprofit professional ice dancing company is providing free, safe, outdoor entertainment for the public this winter. Ice Dance International (IDI) has brought together a group of world class skaters who have arrived in Portsmouth to begin a month long program that will involve NH schools and outdoor pop-up performances at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, located in the heart of Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.