In Control, Or Not - Dame Wilburn

“My father died the sophomore year that I was in college. And this made me the sole focus of my mother, the dragon.”

In Control, Or Not

In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) 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.

Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath.
Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders. 
Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver.
Nimisha Ladva appreciates her father's calm command in troubling times.

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13:59
Dragon Wings

by Dame Wilburn

Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath.

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07:49
The Long Way Home

by Tod Kelly

Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver.

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05:59
Mystery Goop

by Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi

Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders. 

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13:49
Badass Lessons

by Nimisha Ladva

Nimisha Ladva appreciates her father's calm command in troubling times.

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Extras From This Episode

In Control, Or Not

Dame Wilburn

Dame Wilburns Dragon Tattoo

Dame Wilburn's dragon tattoo.

Dames Mother At Her Wedding In 1970  The Bride Wore Pants

Dame's mother at her wedding in 1970. The bride wore pants.

Miss Alberta

Miss Alberta.

Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi

Gabriel And His Office Space  He Says 22 Nobody But Me Is Allowed To Touch It My Pen Or Pencil Havent Gone Missing In Months Bliss22

Gabriel and his office space. He says "Nobody but me is allowed to touch it. My pen or pencil haven't gone missing in months. Bliss."

Nimisha Ladva

Nimisha Ladva And Her Father

Nimisha and her father.

Nimisha And Her Family Family At Their Home In England—The House They Lived In When Her Father Confronted The Skinheads

Nimisha and her family at their home in England. The house they lived in when her father confronted the skinheads.

Nimishas Mom And Dad Enjoying The Poppy Fields In California

Nimisha's mom and dad enjoying the poppy fields in California.