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Who is Breakmaster Cylinder? How did you guys start working with him/her?

Thanks for introducing me to his/her music by the way - I have been loving it. And not just for doing this to the All Things Considered theme song.

I love your show and, while I wish you all the success in the world, am sincerely hopeful that you are still un-famous enough that I might have a chance to get my question answered.

I find the internet to be full of fascinating, bizarre and often moving stories. What makes one that is worth airing on your podcast? I am generally curious how - for an episode that was not pitched to you by someone else - you come across something that you decide is worth investigating and doing for the show? What are the top 5 (or however many) ingredients that make for a good story to put on the air?

I'm also curious what makes for a story that you don't think is worth airing? Can you describe what makes something a bad fit?

Please feel free to use real examples, if any come to mind!

Thanks for all you guys do - I look forward to your show every week :)