When podcast hosts Benny and Joy start a survival-story-themed podcast, they have no idea it will become a massive hit. Their lives are busy with tours, captivated audiences and new episodes when one day, Joy and her husband, Xander, go missing. Benny is the main suspect, and he'll do anything to prove his innocence. He begins a whirlwind investigation to find out what happened to his best friend. This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum has the standard trappings of a thriller, but it's also a surprisingly warm treatise on friendship and found family. — Producer Hafsa Fathima
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As you prepare for America's 250th birthday, you should consider blasting Meg Stalter's hit single (to me) "Prettiest Girl in America" everywhere you go. She may be under arrest for being so pretty, but Meg continues to be a charming comedic force in every format I've seen her in. You should check out her performance of the song at the recent Las Culturistas Culture Awards or her music video with VNLLA. I love seeing her crowd work, and I'm both jealous and excited for anyone seeing her upcoming debut in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. — Producer Liz Metzger
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