'Look Alive Out There:' A collection of funny essays

May. 22, 2018

Humorist Sloane Crosley talks about her new collection of essays -- including her attempt to scale a mountain in Ecuador, despite having zero climbing experience and no equipment.

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Credits

Guest:

Sloane Crosley - author of the new collection of essays “Look Alive Out There” - @askanyone

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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