Against the Grain - Jamar Pond photo by Kenji Fukudome

“My eyes are locked on a flyer on the wall. The flyer has a microphone on it, and in big, black, bold letters, it says, Sign up for the Dumb Whack Talent Show.”

Photo by Kenji Fukudome

Against the Grain

--- 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 11/6/24 ---

In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college. 

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

6 foot 11-year-old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. 

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother. 

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11:11
Cheeseburger

by Jameer Pond

Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college. 

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07:29
My Mother’s Drive

by Shristi Karki

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

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06:48
Big

by Shannan Scarselletta

6 foot 11 year old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. 

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13:50
Life Cycles

by Gina Belafonte

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother. 

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Against the Grain Extras

Jameer Pond.

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Jameer Pond.

Shristi Karki

Shristi and her mother

Shristi and her mother.

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Shristi and her mother 2.

Gina Belafonte

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Gina and her mom.