From Etgar Keret's story of a bus driver who's a stickler for rules, to a woman who performs in a room full of tough guys at a maximum security prison, to cartoonist Dave Collier on re-enlisting in the army in his 40s. 

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Ever get the feeling that it's all been done? That every possibility has been exhausted? That there really is nothing new under the sun?

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Adoption is all the rage amongst the rich and famous so Gregor encourages Jonathan to start a brood of his own. Plus, Josh gets betrothed, a young couple argues about what to expect when they're expecting, and Scott Kravitz on living with a mother who hates silence. [Original Broadcast: Season 8]

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WireTap made waves (or at least a few ripples) in the UK this week, thanks to Fiona Sturges and her great review of the show in The Independent.

Why do awkward situations make us so uncomfortable? We speak with an expert on the subject for tips on how to deal with discomforting situations, and a story from writer Lydia Davis about navigating one of life's more awkward moments.  

Plus, Jonathan is thrown out of his comfort zone when Howard shows up in the studio with a CBC tour group to observe Jon's every more. 

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