Far From Home
Cell Phone Santa
Take Santa Claus. Then ditch the red suit and the flying reindeer, and you’ve got a guy who’s all about giving. On this last episode of my third season, I tell the story of the time my dad tried out the role and got more than he bargained for!
This story originally aired many years ago on NPR’s Day to Day. Thanks to my editor Russell Lewis.
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On Far From Home, award-winning public radio journalist Scott Gurian documents fascinating stories from far-flung places like Iran, Chernobyl, and Mongolia. For more info, visit farfromhomepodcast.org
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Far From Home: Season 1 Trailer
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01: Getting Started
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01a: Bonus Episode
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02: What Kind of Car Do You Drive to Mongolia?
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03: What Will We Eat?
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04: Final Preparations Before the Big Day
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