Reaching Out

by Futuro Media

Hailed by Ira Glass as the “best new show I’ve heard in years,” and winner of the Audio Memoir Award of the Tribeca Film Festival, Reaching Out is a story about fathers, sons, and the distance between. The story begins on the eve of twin brothers’ Sayre and Connor’s 30th birthday, when they set out to find the biological father who abandoned them before they were born. Their search pulls them through desert raves, drunken nightclubs, and across borders of time and language, forcing the brothers to confront the truths they’ve hidden from each other and themselves. And it’s not long before the twins discover that their father is closer than they ever could have imagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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Chapter 6: Anabasis

On the eve of his departure from Los Angeles Sayre makes one last, consequential visit. This episode also contains: Mormons, jazz, and light rain. Want to support our in

Oct 21
43 min

Chapter 5: MDWIMD

Sayre is forced to confront the omissions of the story he has told. This episode also contains: the I-Ching, the power of film, and sharks. Want to support our independe

Oct 14
39 min

Chapter 4: Revelations

The twins learn that there are several versions of their origin story. This episode also contains: mirrors, poor signal, and God. Want to support our independent journal

Oct 7
40 min

Chapter 3: Between the Acts

The twins ambush their birth father and a waiting game ensues. This episode also contains: pollution sunsets, kind baristas, and forgotten stars of old Hollywood. Want t

Sep 30
25 min

Chapter 2: Blue Boy

After discovering their father’s whereabouts, the twins set out to get in contact with him. This episode also contains: tinder dates, 7/11 bean burritos, and BMW drivers.

Sep 23
40 min

Chapter 1: Katabasis

Sayre’s twin brother, Connor, asks if he wants to look for their birth father who they’ve never met. This episode also contains: strippers, distracted therapists, and wil

Sep 16
38 min

Introducing: Reaching Out

Ira Glass calls Reaching Out “something new in podcasting” and “it’s incredible…a breath of fresh air.” Reaching Out, winner of the Audio Memoir Award at the Tribeca Film

Jun 10
2 min

What listeners say

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Images cut through quickly, giving you an unsparing sense of scene. The writing feels like you’re living in a movie of Sayre’s life, the filter on the lens is just so. You are the protagonist with him, so you don’t mind delaying the main plot to linger on a detail or two, to eat a pomegranate from his yard as seasons change. The sound of this show is unique and intimate. Highly recommend!

Flyawayfarm · Sep 2026

Listened to the first episode on a walk around my neighborhood and can’t wait to spend more time with this show. Already hooked to this story Sayre’s telling. Sounds like nothing out there right now, in all the best ways.

sagsun1991 · Sep 2026

an absolutely perfect show that brings an new kind of honestly to the genre. i love when a project makes use of its form and every minute of listening to this story feels special.

angvaj · Sep 2026

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