EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 10 MIN
EXTRA: Sound Portraits - Kipperman’s Pawn Shop
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Kipperman’s Pawn Shop in Houston, Texas was the only combination pawn shop/wedding chapel on the planet (according to its owner). In 1993, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay decided to find out how it came to be.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected] pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Kipperman’s Pawn Shop in Houston, Texas was the only combination pawn shop/wedding chapel on the planet (according to its owner). In 1993, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay decided to find out how it came to be.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or...
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