Snowsuits, Swordfights, Swindles - Jonathan Ames

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Snowsuits, Swordfights, Swindles

Jonathan Ames ("Bored to Death") details an epic fencing match, a wallflower teaches herself the slide and ends up in the spotlight, a flight attendant contends with a passenger on his final flight, and a good Samaritan regrets a seemingly good deed.

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11:53
The Duel

by Jonathan Ames

Ames is eager to defeat his “inner loser” and strives to win a high-stakes fencing match.

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11:42
Lil' Mama

by Audrey Pleasant

A wallflower teaches herself the slide and ends up in the spotlight.

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05:37
Baggage Claim

by Christine Blackburn

A flight attendant reveals the old-school way of dealing with in-flight disruptions.

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04:25
Taken For A Ride

by James Foster

A Detroit native learns the danger of trusting others.

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Jonathan in full fencing gear. Photo courtesy Jonathan Ames.

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Audrey telling her story at The Moth. Photo by Sarah Stacke.

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