For the Ages
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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.
Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.
Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.
Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.
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Stories in this Episode
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.
The music in this story
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Trombone Shorty - Tripped Out Slim
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Matchstick Piano Man - You've Got a Friend in Me
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Steve Fawcett - Sunny Days Forever
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John Scofield - Dub-Dub
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RjD2 - Tin Flower
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Duke Levine - RIFF (Soft Jazzy)