EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 33 MIN
The Empty Chair
from Spooked · host KQED and Snap Studios
Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone.This story deals with grief and mental health struggles, please take care while listening.Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with us.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Elizabeth Z. Pardue, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone.
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