Mary Ahern
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mary Ahern has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jul 2025). Central figure in the replayed 2017 essay: Ira’s close friend who died at 89; her relationship with Ira anchors the episode’s emotional core and reflections on grief and…
Retired telephone switchboard operator/supervisor (as described in episode) specializing in Telephone switchboard operations (historical), Caregiving (family caretaker, as described).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | Retired telephone switchboard operator/supervisor (as described in episode) |
Who talks about Mary Ahern on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up Mary Ahern; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on This American Life.
- Bonus: Nancy's Deep Cuts on This American Life (Jul 2025) — Ira Glass