Mama Bear
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/13/25 --
In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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.
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Muneesh Jain
Muneesh and his mom on the field. (2013)
Muneesh's mom in the dugout. (2013)
Donald Harrison
Donald and his mom right after he told this story for the first time.
Luanne Sims

Captain Broccoli hugging Eddie.

The broccoli piñata.

Eddie hitting the broccoli piñata.

Luanne and The Captain.