The podcast explores seven different people's post-9/11 stories.[1] The show is produced on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.[2] The first episode explores the story of 56 people who participated in a reality TV show that involved living on a boat out at sea.[3] The second episode discusses how the September 11 attacks affected comedy—specifically George Carlin and The Onion.[4][5] The third episode discusses a Pakistani man and how the events of September 11 affected American Muslims.[6] Episode number four discusses 9/11 conspiracy theories.[7] Daniel Herskedal composed the music for the show.[8]
Reception
Reggie Ugwu wrote in The New York Times that the podcast was "a striking listening experience."[9] Sarah Larson wrote in The New Yorker that the host's delivery has "conversational patness" but that the overall effect is "utterly terrific."[10] Eliana Dockterman wrote in Time Magazine that the podcast was Taberski's "best show yet."[11] Vince Mancini wrote in Uproxx that the Taberski's podcasts have had "ups and downs" but that this podcast is "his best yet."[12] The show won podcast of the year at the 2022 Ambies Awards.[13][14][15] The show was also included on lists of the best podcasts of 2021 published by Financial Times, The Week, Mashable, CBC Radio, and Esquire.[16][17][18][19][20]
