UnFictional
What Keeps Us Apart
Between meet-cute and final embrace, every love story has an obstacle keeping our lovers from a shared destiny. (Repeat)
By Bob Carlson • • 29m ListenThree stories about the obstacles that come between us and those we love. It might be great distance, maybe global politics, or even our own idealistic expectations.
Note: This episode originally aired on February 13, 2015.
Photo: Roger
In this episode
3 storiesThe Joseph and Hun Show
A story about a couple in a remote Canadian village who have no idea that their long-distance relationship is captivating the entire town.
Read the story6 minLove across the Iron Curtain
In 1985 Gabriele was hitchhiking in East Germany, where she lived. By chance she was given a ride by a visiting American named Mark. They fell in love, but these were the days when the Berlin Wall was still standing. Mark and Gabriele continued their relationship and the only thing standing between them was an iron curtain.
Read the story12 minA Real Girl
Moulty played in a 60s garage group called The Barbarians. He was notable for the fact that he played drums despite having a hook for a left hand. One of the band's best known songs was named for Moulty himself. In the song, he speaks about wanting to find his one true love, "a girl, A REAL girl."
Read the story11 min