Cringeworthy - Gbenga Akinnagbe

“I have a meeting at Warner Brothers Studios that I'm very excited about. And I check my GPS, and it says 40 minutes to get there, no problem. I jump on my bike and I head out...”

Cringeworthy

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The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." 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.

Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense. 

Azhar Bande-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.

On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.

Jo Richards has trouble saying "no."

Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."



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06:05
Surprise at My Dissertation Defense

by Marissa

Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense. 

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06:52
Doubt the Doubt

by Azhar Bande-Ali

Azhar Bande-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail

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08:15
Wrong Way Up

by Gbenga Akinnagbe

On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.

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07:01
End of the Line

by Jo Richards

Jo Richards has trouble saying "no."

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12:09
The Eulogy

by Wendy Suzuki

Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."

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Extras From This Episode

Cringeworthy Extras

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Gbenga And His Bike

Gbenga and his bike.

Azhar Bawde-Ali

1  The Original Photo Of Azhar

The original photo of Azhar.

2  Azhar In The Titanic

Azhar in the "Titanic."

3  Azhar In 22 Wrecking Ball22

Azhar in "Wrecking Ball."

4  Azhar In The Lion King

Azhar in "The Lion King."

5  Poster For Azhars Show Curry Catharsis

Poster for Azhar's show "Curry Catharsis."

Wendy Suzuki

1  Wendy And Her Father

Wendy and her father.

2  Wendys Brother David

Wendy's brother David.

3  Wendys Father

Wendy's father.

4  Wendy And David As Kids

Wendy and David as kids.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Chet Atkins - Jam Man
  • Herbie Hancock - Fat Mamma
  • The Blind Boys of Alabama - Way Down in The Hole
  • Guthrie Trapp - Huevos al Gusto
  • Yusef Lateef - The Plum Blossom