Part 1: Discomfort
Why do awkward situations make us so uncomfortable? We speak with an expert on the subject for tips on how to deal with discomforting situations, and a story from writer Lydia Davis about navigating one of life's more awkward moments.
Plus, Jonathan is thrown out of his comfort zone when Howard shows up in the studio with a CBC tour group to observe Jon's every more.
Featuring Jason Mantzoukas and Samantha Scholfield. Lydia Davis' story 'Passing Wind' is from The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis, available from Farrar, Straus & Giroux in the U.S.
This episode is not available for on-demand listening, but you can purchase it on iTunes. 
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