Who's Got Your Back? Extras

Ryan Roe

Ryan his mom and his dad after the Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer

Ryan his mom and his dad after the Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer

Ryan and his dad after he told his story at The Moths Philadelphia Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer

Ryan and his dad after he told his story at The Moths Philadelphia Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer

Ryans dad playing trombone

Ryans dad playing trombone

Ryan and his dad circa the time the story took place

Ryan and his dad circa the time the story took place

Eldon with San TT and his two boys

Eldon with San TT and his two boys

Silke Nied

Silke leaning against a pillar of the Brandenburg Gate her dream of one day walking through the Brandenburg Gate finally came true

Silke leaning against a pillar of the Brandenburg Gate her dream of one day walking through the Brandenburg Gate finally came true.

Silke enjoying a day trip to Berlin with her family visiting the Brandenburg Gate

Silke enjoying a day trip to Berlin with her family visiting the Brandenburg Gate

Bryn Durgin

Joe Durgin’s Obituary: https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/06/25/joseph-f-durgin-iii-74-formerly-watertown/

Joe Durgin in Theater

Joe Durgin in Theater.

Bryn and Joe apple picking

Bryn and Joe apple picking.

Joe picking blueberries

Joe picking blueberries.

Byrn and Joe at the Antique Boat Museum

Byrn and Joe at the Antique Boat Museum.

Bryn and Joe at the Zoo

Bryn and Joe at the Zoo.

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Who's Got Your Back?

by Moth Radio Hour

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/28/25 --

In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. 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.

Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.

Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids. 

Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany. 

Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver. 

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