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Torg Stories Podcast May 2026
Hosted by Bill Torgerson · EN
From the Hollywood sign in LA where Anne lives to the mountains near Boone, North Carolina where Bill lives, come hang out and talk sports and pop culture. Listeners can count on learning something and at least a couple of laughs each episode.
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“Why We Travel” by Pico Iyer and Anne is Headed for Bad Bunny in Poland
1w ago01:02:38Tap to summarizeIf you travel, why do you go where you go? I’ll bet your reasons are different from Pico Iyer’s, as explained in his essay “Why We Travel.” We pick out some lines for discussion below as well as look toward Anne’s trip to Poland that will include attending a Bad Bunny concert in Warsaw. “Why … Continue reading "“Why We Travel” by Pico Iyer and Anne is Headed for Bad Bunny in Poland"
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Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (with Particular Reference to Doughnut Plant Doughnuts)
2w ago01:14:50Tap to summarizeMy sister Anne spells it donuts and I use doughnuts. We both went out and ate some for this post, and we had a good time discussing Geoff Dyer’s essay “Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (with Particular Reference to Doughnut Plant Doughnuts” as the catalyst for this week’s conversion. Sometimes donuts are trash (sometimes … Continue reading "Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (with Particular Reference to Doughnut Plant Doughnuts)"
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Untold Epstein Story, San Antonio Love Triangle, World Cup Mbappe, Widow’s Bay, and Three Billboards
3w ago00:42:34Tap to summarizeAnne and I share the stories we read or watched on this week’s Torg Stories Podcast. Check out the links to some of the stories below: Stories Anne Read or Watched the Week of June 15, 2026 “The Infamous San Antonio Love Triangle That Ended in Murder” by Katy Vine  Kylian Mbappe is Scoring All … Continue reading "Untold Epstein Story, San Antonio Love Triangle, World Cup Mbappe, Widow’s Bay, and Three Billboards"
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Knicks Win NBA Finals, MVP Brunson, Wemby as a Villain, Matricide, Office Romance and Other Stories We Read or Watched
Jun 1401:22:41Tap to summarizeWe discuss the stories we read and watched including articles about the Knicks winning the NBA Title, the essay “Matricide,” the film Office Romance, and the Apple tv show Widow Bay. (Check out video podcast near the end of this post) Stories Bill Read or Watched the Week of June 8, 2026 “The New York … Continue reading "Knicks Win NBA Finals, MVP Brunson, Wemby as a Villain, Matricide, Office Romance and Other Stories We Read or Watched"
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Stories We Read and Watched: Knicks and Spurs, University GenAI, Caitlin Clark, Castaway and Obama Library
Jun 701:03:49Tap to summarizeWe read or watched stories related to the NBA Finals, the billionaires who charter jets to the games, Spike Lee, University GenAI, Contagion, Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White, Castaway, The Bourne Ultimatum, Yellowstone, and the new Obama Library in Chicago. Stories Bill Read or Watched the Week of June 1, 2026… NBA Story: “2026 NBA … Continue reading "Stories We Read and Watched: Knicks and Spurs, University GenAI, Caitlin Clark, Castaway and Obama Library"
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It’s the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals
May 3101:08:08Tap to summarizeThe NBA Finals are set: it will be the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Wemby and the Spurs vanquished the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder in an exciting game 7. Also, at the bottom of this post check out the stories I read or watched this week. At the bottom of the … Continue reading "It’s the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals"
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Best and Worst Work Stories and NYC to LA Bagel Testing: Inspired by Thomas Beller’s “Portrait of the Bagel as a Young Man”
May 2401:19:25Tap to summarizeWhat’s the craziest stuff that’s ever happened to you at work? Any weird interview stories? Anne and I use Thomas Beller’s piece about working at H&H Bagels at 80th and Broadway in NYC to spark our own work-themed conversation. He also inspired us to go out an have local bagels: mine in Boone, NC at … Continue reading "Best and Worst Work Stories and NYC to LA Bagel Testing: Inspired by Thomas Beller’s “Portrait of the Bagel as a Young Man”"
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Project Hail Mary Movie Review: Ryan Gosling and Andy Weir
May 1801:44:52Tap to summarizeWe dive deep into Ryan Gosling’s performance in the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Dr. Ryland Grace. He’s a molecular biologist who wakes up from a coma on a space ship. What grade do I give the film? Why?  My Expectations Leading Up seeing … Continue reading "Project Hail Mary Movie Review: Ryan Gosling and Andy Weir"
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Richard Ford’s story “Rock Springs”
May 1101:11:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. On this episode, Anne and I discuss Richard Ford’s short story, “Rock Springs.” Anne, you went to Rock Springs, Wyoming with Earl, Edna, Cheryl, and Little Duke. What did you think? Things could always be worse. You could go to the electric chair tomorrow. -Edna in “Rock Springs” Plot … Continue reading "Richard Ford’s story “Rock Springs”"
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The Art of the Music Playlist: Bill’s for a Mountain Run and Anne’s for a Los Angeles Walk
May 401:07:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. On this episode, Anne and I share the principles that guide us as we make playlists for our respective runs and walks. We also hope to try and bring to life for y’all where it is that we run and walk. Anne, what walk did you choose for this … Continue reading "The Art of the Music Playlist: Bill’s for a Mountain Run and Anne’s for a Los Angeles Walk"
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