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For the Love of Spam

From: Rene Gutel
Length: 00:04:06

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Piece Description

In relationships, there may be a moment when you realize that you don't really know the other person. They'll do something unexpected and you feel as though they're a complete stranger. Radio producer Rene Gutel had this realization recently with her newlywed husband, John Tynan.

Broadcast History

This story first aired on KJZZ Public Radio in Phoenix on February 25, 2007. It later was picked up and broadcast by The Splendid Table on March 23, 2007.

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In relationships, there may be a moment when you realize that you don't really know the other person. They'll do something unexpected and you feel as though they're a complete stranger. Radio producer Rene Gutel [guh-TELL] had this realization recently with her newlywed husband, John Tynan.