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The Gatherings
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 9/17/24 ---
Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together-- in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.
Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.
Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.
Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.
After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community.
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Stories in this Episode
06:26
My Almost Immaculate Bar Mitzvah Reception
by Adam Bottner
Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.
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10:10
It’s Not What You Wear
Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.
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05:01
A Painful Period
Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.
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09:22
A Love Letter to My People
After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community.
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Extras From This Episode
The Gatherings Extras
Bonnie Levison
Spencer Tunick, Nantucket, 2018. Bonnie's first photo. Without Bonnie. (She was cropped out)
Spencer Tunick, Nantucket, 2019. Second time in she made it! Well, barely (pun intended) She's the speck on the very last table, in the way way back.
Adam Bottner
Kate and Franco
Franco Telegram
Adam Bottner (right) with Franco Harris.
Sister Laurena Alflen
Laurena Alflen at her 1st Communion.
Sr Laurena Alflen directing the choir.
Laurena Alflen in her habit c. 1955
Oleeta Fogden
Oleeta and her parents in traditional dress.
Oleeta and her parents in traditional dress.
Mary Shaughnessy
Listen to Birthday love for Mary stops the show
Mary's people in the backyard they built for her.
Matt and Mary on their wedding day.
Mary and family on Maui.
Mary with some of her girlies on Bodega Bay.
Mary boogie boarding in SoCal.
Mary on Moth GrandSLAM stage.
Mary surrounded by friends after the GrandSLAM.