You Can't Go Back - Ivan Mc Clellan Photo By Kathie Tam

“The neighborhood I grew up in had many sides. It was urban and country at the same time.”

Photo by Kathie Tam

You Can't Go Back

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In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man discovers the rodeo, and an adult is cast in a high school play. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Ivan McClellan discovers the Black Rodeo.


Rachel McCormick attempts to understand her immigrant husband's past. 


Steve Peebles is offered a role in a high school play, despite being an adult. 


Kimberly Reed confronts her past, and future, when she is forced to make a trip to her hometown.

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Stories in this Episode

11:41
Finding My Place

by Ivan McClellan

Ivan McClellan discovers the Black Rodeo.

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07:40
The Desert Between Us

by Rachel McCormick

Rachel McCormick  attempts to understand her immigrant husband's past. 

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04:59
Role of a Lifetime

by Steve Peebles

Steve Peebles is offered a role in a high school play, despite being an adult. 

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14:07
Life Flight

by Kimberly Reed

A woman confronts her past, and future, when she is forced to make a trip to her hometown.

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Extras From This Episode

You Can't Go Back Extras

Ivan McClellan

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Ivan McClellan at the Black Rodeo.

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Rachel McCormick

Rachel

Rachel

Rachel Irvi And Their Daughters

Rachel, Irvi, and their daughters.

Rachel And Irvis Daughters
Rachel And Irvis Daughter Holding A Sign In Support Of Her Father

Rachel and Irvi's daughter holding a sign in support of her father.

Steve Peebles

Steve Peebles

Steve Peebles.

Steve In Spamalot

Steve in Spamalot.

Kim Reed

Prior to her Moth story, Kim made the critically-acclaimed documentary Prodigal Sons about her experience as she attempts to reconcile with her long-estranged brother Marc, who has seen her as a rival since childhood. We highly recommend that listeners interested in Kim’s story check out her amazing documentary for themselves.