Meet Ira Glass, the voice behind This American Life, the renowned public radio show and podcast that has shaped narrative non-fiction since 1995. Glass is celebrated for his compelling spoken storytelling, thoughtful interviews, and hallmark radio journalism. While TAL is the flagship project, Glass also performs live stage shows—sharing narrative-driven storytelling that engages audiences beyond the airwaves. His work has earned major awards, including Peabody Awards and a groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting in 2020 for the episode The Out Crowd, produced with partners from the Los Angeles Times and Vice News.
Glass’s live appearances deliver the intimate, carefully crafted storytelling you expect from TAL, with a focus on narrative craft, human experience, and current events. He performs at a variety of venues across the United States, providing an insightful look into how radio journalism meets live performance. For fans of true storytelling, this is a chance to see a master at work in person.
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Upcoming Ira Glass performances bring his distinctive narrative voice to stages nationwide. Dates and venues are listed individually, with each show treated as a standalone event. If you’re looking to secure your seats, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss access to tickets. Track all the latest appearances for 2025 and beyond, including stops in Milwaukee, Tarrytown, Stowe, Peekskill, and Santa Rosa. For additional context on Glass’s work, explore his long-running role with This American Life and his occasional collaborations in music-related projects, such as the 2010 guest vocal credit on Lucy Wainwright Roche’s track Say Yes.
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