Adolescence and Agony - Adam Wade

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Adolescence and Agony

A teenage boy has a standing Saturday night date with his grandma, a quest for a perfect first kiss, a young woman worries when her mother intercepts a romantic letter, a teen faces a wild buck in the woods and a middle school mystery involving a treasured pencil case.

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12:24
Another Saturday Night at The Clam King

by Adam Wade

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

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05:24
First Kiss

by Eve Engel

Eve Engel hopes to get her first kiss while on a Jewish heritage trip. 

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04:12
The Secret Letter

by Paola Ayala

Paola is worried about her family's reaction when they find out she is gay.

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07:25
Is Your Dad Single?

by Erin Barker

A teenager adjusts to life with new step-siblings.

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04:32
The Deer & I

by Morgan Laketa

Morgan Laketa is alone and on a barefoot nature walk when she happens upon a buck.

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06:34
The Case of the Pencil Case

by Steve Zimmer

Steve Zimmer investigates the disappearance of a pencil case with nerdy, teenage vigor. 

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Extras From This Episode

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Adam Wade with his grandmother and great-aunt.

Eve Engel Radio Exra

Eve Engel (L) and a friend at camp on her birthday.

Eve Engel Radio Extra 2

Eve Engel on her birthday in the gazebo.

Paola Ayala Radio Extra

Paola Ayala (back row) and her family.

Paola Ayala Radio Extra 2

Paola and the girl in Europe.

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