Now and again, I get temporarily obsessed with one thing or another. I was really into graphic novels a couple years ago, then I was really into France, then I became totally fixated on my bike (which is pretty awesome, I have to admit).

Right now, my slow burning obsession is This American Life, the unbelievably awesome radio show.

This American Life is so brilliant that there have been a few times recently where I’ve been walking down the street by myself and can’t help cracking up like a crazy person. At one point, I even hoped (just for a split second) that the elevator would get stuck so that I could keep listening to an episode before having to go into the office.

The ten best episodes that will change your life:
Superpowers
Telephone
Notes on Camp
My Experimental Phase
Time to Save the World
Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Detectives
Americans in Paris
Act V

Download them immediately. You will love them. Trust me.