Date While You Wait
For five years, a man set up a table and chairs in the New York City Subway System and asked harried commuters to chat or play a game while waiting for their train. It turns out a conversation can change the world!
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You Can Change the World
Thomas learns how to rip a deck of cards with his bare hands! A commuter writes a song about “Date While You Wait.”
Who You Gonna Call
Thomas is helped by a real Ghostbuster! A commuter picks a card and shares personal thoughts. Discover a special map to navigate the subway.
Pour it On
Thomas goes inside the world-famous McSorley's Old Ale House. Meet the author who wrote the book on positive affirmations.
From Subway to Song
See the full-length music video about “Date While You Wait.” Poetry to the next level. Shocking tips to get ahead in life!
Something’s Nutty
Meet the owner of New York’s famous nut carts! Allergy advise. Classic saxophone sounds from a real subway performer!
We Can All Use a Good Laugh
Thomas is invited off the platform to the famous New York Comedy Club! He takes a break to enjoy some much-needed laughs!
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Artist draws commuters as they wait for their train! A drummer bangs it out. A guy who gets smashed with a folding chair!
Out of the Rain
Ex-NBC weatherman explains how he lost his wife to cancer and his job predicting the weather. Sneaker-head. Dice master.
Holy Cannoli
Thomas bumps into the owner of Little Italy's world-famous café! Special cards reveal interesting facts about a commuter.
I’m With the Band
A folksy duo plays their love letter of a song to New York! A commuter who used his time on lockdown to bring beauty to the world!
Comic Relief
Meet a commuter who has created his own comic universe. Meet Dr. Laser and see him play with light waves.
A Little off the Top
Thomas meets a unique hairdresser. Thomas becomes a game show host. A balloon artist sculpts some latex.
All Aboard
Thomas bumps into the guy who wrote the book on the subway! Advice from a commuter who says, "What's the worst that can happen?"