This is a two-disc compilation album featuring stories from the award-winning NPR radio show This American Life.

It includes contributions from host Ira Glass, humorist David Sedaris, and author Sarah Vowell, among others.

The album was released in 2003 by Shout! Factory and features stories centered around themes of "Crimebusters" and "Crossed Wires".

It offers a collection of true tales about crimefighters, investigators, and real-life adventures in miscommunication.