Heartbreak Stories: The Other Side of Valentines Day

Series produced by University of Montana Journalism

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Advanced Audio students at the University of Montana take a darker approach to radio valentines.

Mostly, these are clever voxpops. You'll want a drink after a listen.


10 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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You know how when someone dies and someone trying to be helpful mentions the "Seven Stages of Grief"? Heartbreak's just not that different.

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  • Added: Feb 14, 2014
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 1
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The past is passed. A longer look back at heartbreak. Sometimes, the pain is temporary. Sometimes it stays fresh for a long, long time.

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  • Added: Feb 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:49
  • Purchases: 1
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Heartbreak comes in many forms, as does its cures. Some may find productive ways of coping, others turn to the bottle.

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  • Added: Feb 14, 2014
  • Length: 02:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Somebody's doing the breaking and somebody's doing the hurting, but can that somebody be the same person?

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  • Added: Feb 14, 2014
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Dr. Marcos Puiggari
When Chuck’s health declined, Marcos didn’t see any other option: It was time for Chuck to be euthanized. As a veterinarian, Marcos helps many owne...

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  • Added: Feb 12, 2014
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: This image will make sense when you listen.
The average Joe's short answers of what heartbreak is, what it does and what it has to do with one man's video game.

  • Added: Feb 12, 2014
  • Length: 01:26
Caption: Your lover called.
Keep it short and sweet this Valentines Day. XOXO says so much! But what does it really mean?

  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 01:49
Caption: Buy the sale candy. Eat it yoself.
What is Single's Awareness Day? Or what *should* it be? A day where people mope about being alone while others are making Valentine kissyface? Or a...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 01:11
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Heartbreak is a universal disease with no cure. Three men share the musical prescriptions that got them over the one who got away.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2014
  • Length: 02:46
Caption: Gina Brown, right, and her daughter., Credit: contributed photo
"Heartbreak feels like a punch to the stomach." In 2010, Gina Brown's daughter suffered a seizure and died. Two weeks later, she went on a run. Wha...

  • Added: Feb 06, 2014
  • Length: 02:43