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Bill Dempsey

Bill Dempsey circa 2007.

Mike Wang

Mike and his wife at their wedding.

Mike and his family before the Chinese Wedding Ceremony.

Mike, his wife, and his family at their Chinese wedding ceremony.

Mike, his wife, and their families at their Hindu Wedding Ceremony.

The first time Mike and his father hugged.

6 Mikes Wifes Dad Hugging Mikes Dad In A Hindu Ritual Called The Milni In Which The Families Meet For The First Time And Compete For Who Can Give The Bigger Hug

Mike's wife's dad hugging Mike's dad in a Hindu ritual called The Milni in which the families meet for the first time and compete for who can give the bigger hug.

Richard Westcott

Sharon Zegen

Sharon and her husband aka "the cute guy."

Sharon, her husband, and their children.

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Not as They Seem

by Moth Radio Hour

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- 10/31/23 ---

In this episode, stories of hidden truths, white lies, and defied expectations—on dates, at a wake, and on the dance floor. 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.

Sharon Zegen learns the meaning of the phrase "be careful what you wish for."

Bill Dempsey is unsure how to handle a case of mistaken identity.

Isamula Elika Malesi steps out of her comfort zone and goes on a date.

Mike Wang struggles with how to express his love for his father.

Richard Westcott falls in love with dancing.

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