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“Now, I had every intention of keeping my word. The promise that I made to my husband we made this wedding plan was that I would not do a bait and switch when it was my turn to move”

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Live From Anchorage

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This week, a special episode of The Moth Radio Hour—featuring a live Mainstage show from Anchorage, Alaska. Family ties, king salmon, and cheese. Hosted by Jacoby Cochran with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

On a whim, Lamar Sloss becomes the owner of a cheese shop in Alaska.

Dasha Kelly Hamilton, the Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, moves to Anchorage, undercover.

After the death of her brother, Monica Woo returns to Anchorage.


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11:46
Cheese, Crepes and Kids

by Lamar Sloss

On a whim, Lamar Sloss becomes the owner of a cheese shop in Alaska.

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12:26
Fishtail of Two Cities

by Dasha Kelly

Dasha Kelly Hamilton, the Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, moves to Anchorage, undercover.

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15:36
Arctic Rifts

by Monica Woo

After the death of her brother, Monica Woo returns to Anchorage.

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Extras From This Episode

Live from Anchorage Extras

Lamar Sloss

Lamar In His Shop

Lamar in his shop.

Lamar With His Kids In The Shop

Lamar with his kids in the shop.

Lamars Family

Lamar's family.

A Costco Trip

A Costco trip.

Monica Woo

The Bracelet From Joe

The bracelet from Joe.

Monicas Parents 1970S

Monica's parents in the 1970s.

Monicas Mother Joe His Wife And Jeanne

Monica's mother, Joe, his wife, and Jeanne.

Monicas Father Cooking At The Chinese Kitchen

Monica's father cooking at The Chinese Kitchen.

Monica Her Mother Anna Her Brother Victor And Her Father Walter In Anchorage 1977

Monica, her mother Anna, her brother Victor, and her father Walter in Anchorage 1977.

Monica And Her Mother In The Chinese Kitchen 1978

Monica and her mother in The Chinese Kitchen 1978.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Regina Carter - Up South
  • Galt McDermot - Duffer in F
  • Phil Cook - Brothers