Reaching Out
Reaching Out is a story about fathers, sons, and the distance between them. On the eve of twin brothers Sayre and Connor’s 30th birthday, they set out to find the biological father who abandoned them before they were born. Their search takes them through desert raves, drunken nightclubs, and across borders of time and language. Along the way, the brothers must confront truths they have hidden from each other and themselves, and they discover their father is closer than they ever imagined.
Episodes
Chapter 5: MDWIMD
Sayre is forced to confront the omissions of the story he has told. This episode also contains: the I-Ching, the power of film, and sharks.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind “Reaching Out” and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
Chapter 4: Revelations
The twins learn that there are several versions of their origin story. This episode also contains: mirrors, poor signal, and God.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind “Reaching Out” and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform
Chapter 3: Between the Acts
The twins ambush their birth father and a waiting game ensues. This episode also contains: pollution sunsets, kind baristas, and forgotten stars of old Hollywood.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind “Reaching Out” and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See
Chapter 2: Blue Boy
After discovering their father’s whereabouts, the twins set out to get in contact with him. This episode also contains: tinder dates, 7/11 bean burritos, and BMW drivers.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind “Reaching Out” and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Aca
Chapter 1: Katabasis
Sayre’s twin brother, Connor, asks if he wants to look for their birth father who they’ve never met. This episode also contains: strippers, distracted therapists, and wildfires.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind “Reaching Out” and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted
Introducing: Reaching Out
Ira Glass calls Reaching Out “something new in podcasting” and “it’s incredible…a breath of fresh air.” Reaching Out, winner of the Audio Memoir Award at the Tribeca Film Festival, is a story about fathers, sons, and the distance between them, from documentarian Sayre Quevedo. It comes to your ears on September 16th.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, ea
