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Forever is a Long Time

Ian Coss

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When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced: parents, grandparents, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides — some of them twice. Today, he has questions: What is the value of a lifetime commitment? Are we doomed to recycle the patterns of behavior we get from our ancestors? Are we all just better off alone? Forever is a Long Time is a five episode series that weaves reflection and original music through Ian’s conversations with his wife and divorced family members — a look at love with people who have made mistakes.

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Part 1: My Parents, Ellen and Tom

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08/05/21 • 31 min

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My parents divorced when I was eight years old — young enough that I don’t have a lot of clear memories of it, but old enough that I was definitely watching, listening, and learning. So I asked them both to tell me what happened, and got two pretty different stories.

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08/05/21 • 31 min

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Part 5: Aunt Rari

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08/05/21 • 32 min

My aunt Rari divorced her husband so completely and so long ago that I don’t even know the man’s name. She tells me that story and about the life she built without him. It makes me contemplate the value of a life spent alone — but also of lifelong companionship.

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08/05/21 • 32 min

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Part 2: My Grandmother, Marianne

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08/05/21 • 35 min

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My grandmother never sent presents for birthdays or holidays, and didn't expect us to either. She seemed to resist anything that felt like authority, convention and tradition; which is why it's so strange that she was once married to my grandfather — a Harvard-educated lawyer.

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08/05/21 • 35 min

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Forever is a Long Time -- LIVE

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11/18/22 • 1 min

I’m doing a live show based on this series — complete with visuals, music and sound design. I’ll be in New York and Boston, details and ticket links below:

Dec 8th @ 6:30 PM, The PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, MA

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forever-is-a-long-time-with-ian-coss-tickets-465291939717

Dec 14th @ 7:00 PM, The Green Space at WNYC

https://thegreenespace.org/event/forever-is-a-long-time/

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Part 4: Uncle Eric

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08/05/21 • 29 min

Most divorces in my family bring some sense of relief. It may take three years to get there, or it may take thirty years, but once it’s over, it feels pretty clear that this is for the best. But it’s not so clear for my Uncle Eric’s relationship.

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08/05/21 • 29 min

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Trailer: "Forever is a Long Time"

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07/26/21 • 3 min

When I decided to get married, every living member of my family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced. Apparently, I thought my marriage would end differently.

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07/26/21 • 3 min

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My next podcast...

Forever is a Long Time

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06/16/22 • 6 min

Hear a taste of my next audio project, it's about as different as possible from this one.

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06/16/22 • 6 min

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Part 3: Aunt Mia and Uncle Paul

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08/05/21 • 32 min

The idea of a lifetime commitment can feel impossible, when it can still fall apart in year 20, or year 30, or 35. My own parents’ marriage never made it that far, but some of my aunts and uncles did, only to find that after all those years, they too were better off apart.

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How many episodes does Forever is a Long Time have?

Forever is a Long Time currently has 8 episodes available.

What topics does Forever is a Long Time cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Forever is a Long Time?

The episode title 'Part 1: My Parents, Ellen and Tom' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Forever is a Long Time?

The average episode length on Forever is a Long Time is 22 minutes.

When was the first episode of Forever is a Long Time?

The first episode of Forever is a Long Time was released on Jul 26, 2021.

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