Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.

Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.

Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins. 

Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting.

A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting. 


Air date: 11/16/2021

All The World's a Stage

The Flying Chairs

The Flying Chairs - Phil Wang

Phil Wang Left As Mr Banks In 22 Mary Poppins 22

Phil Wang left as Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins.

Phil And His Classmates On The Extensive Set Of 22 Mary Poppins 22

Phil Wang and his classmates on the extensive set of Mary Poppins.

Phil Wang Right As Mr Banks

Phil Wang right as Mr. Banks.

Jason Mesches Doing What He Does Best Still Playing Music

Jason Mesches doing what he does best still playing music.

Laura

Laura Hitchcock

Laura Hitchcock Around The Age At Which She Clogged The Trumpet

Laura Hitchcock around the age at which she clogged the trumpet.

A Diagram By Laura Of The Trumpet Clog And Attempted Solutions

A diagram by Laura of the Trumpet clog and attempted solutions.

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Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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