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If the Shoe Fits
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 3/1/2022
In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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.
Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.
Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.
Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.
Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.
Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.
Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.
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10:44
Shoestring Budget
Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.
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04:45
Shoeless in the City
Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.
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05:33
American Shoes and Jesus
Sufian Zhemukhov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.
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If the Shoe Fits Extras
Edgar Ruiz Jr
Edgar and his father when Edgar was 13.
Edgar's son's first pair of Nikes. His favorite color is red.
A recent photo of Edgar and his father.
Satori Shakoor
Satori Shakoor.
Satori in her leopard print pumps.
Stacey Miller
Stacey Miller and her daughter Bella.
Stacey and Bella in their tiaras.
Sufian Zhemukhov
Sufian Zhemukhov and Margarita Rozenfeld
Sufian playing guitar.
Sufian and Charles King
Munjen Ng
Munjen Ng (on the right) and Evan.
Munjen and pro skater Bob Burnquist.
Soldiers testing out Munjen's new military design.
Munjen testing footwear at Camp Pendleton.