In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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.

Donald Harrison plays piano at a gay bar.

Luann Sims throws a broccoli-themed party. 

Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.

Xochitl Gonzalez is a wedding planner tempted to take sides.

Mama Bear Extras

Muneesh Jain

Muneesh and his mom on the field 2013

Muneesh and his mom on the field. (2013)

Muneeshs mom in the dugout 2013

Muneesh's mom in the dugout. (2013)

Donald Harrison

Donald and his mom right after he told this story for the first time

Donald and his mom right after he told this story for the first time.

Luanne Sims

Captain Broccoli hugging Eddie

Captain Broccoli hugging Eddie.

The Broccoli pinata

The broccoli piñata.

Eddie hitting the broccoli pinata

Eddie hitting the broccoli piñata.

Luanne and The Captain

Luanne and The Captain.

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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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.

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