Would you give a kidney to your spouse? That’s the question that this week’s guest, Michael Small, answered.

We originally connected around his podcast I Couldn’t Throw it Out. Michael has performed in the NYC storytelling show “Tale”, and his plays have been presented in the “New York International Theater Festival” and “The HOWL Festival”. On each episode of I Couldn’t Throw It Out, Michael tells the story behind one of the treasures he has saved since he was 6 — including 15 years of interview tapes from his days as a reporter for People Magazine (Tupac being one of them!). It’s  a great, energetic conversation that spans his fondness for the late folk singer Melanie and his dedication to his immune-compromised wife. Enjoy this highly entertaining and tender episode. Check out his website: https://www.throwitoutpodcast.com/

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Nicole Christina is the host of the multi-award winning Zestful Aging Podcast, an interview show heard in 103 countries. It's approaching its fifth year, with more than 300 interviews. She is also the author of “Not Just Chatting; How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer”. Nicole’s guests are change makers from a variety of disciplines; filmmakers, writers, advocates, poets, musicians, scientists, athletes and entrepreneurs, many of whom are top experts in their fields. The Show has a humanitarian focus, and looks at the importance of leaving your own legacy. Leaving a legacy is a way of contributing to the common good, which has shown to have a significant impact on aging well.