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You Only Live Once

Powerful stories can bring people together despite impossible differences and tumultuous times. From Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, the executive producers & co-creators of WORLD Channel's STORIES FROM THE STAGE, welcome to THE PODCAST. This audio series features the most memorable stories and in some cases, the ‘next chapter’ - what happened after storytellers exited the stage.

You Only Live Once

Stories from the Stage: The Podcast | Season 1 Episode 4 | 26m 24s | CC

Is a life worth living when one takes chances? Gianmarco Soresi goes on a harrowing skydiving trip and realizes that sometimes in love we jump too late; at 15, Brendyn Schneider’s dream of a first kiss finally comes true; and Alison Tocci defies the law and fulfills her colorful dad’s last wish to have his wake in the family tavern.

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