Not as They Seem - Bill Dempsey Photo By Jason Falchook

“I didn't sign the card, and it wasn't a conscious choice. I wasn't avoiding the card. I didn't know the card existed. It never made its way to my desk.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

Not as They Seem

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In this episode, stories of hidden truths, white lies, and defied expectations—on dates, at a wake, and on the dance floor. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Sharon Zegen learns the meaning of the phrase "be careful what you wish for."

Bill Dempsey is unsure how to handle a case of mistaken identity.

Isamula Elika Malesi steps out of her comfort zone and goes on a date.

Mike Wang struggles with how to express his love for his father. 

Richard Westcott falls in love with dancing. 

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Stories in this Episode

06:03
Living The Dream

by Sharon Zegen

Sharon Zegen learns the meaning of the phrase "be careful what you wish for."

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05:44
Sympathy Card Plagiarist

by Bill Dempsey

Bill Dempsey is unsure how to handle a case of mistaken identity.

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09:35
Lessons From A First Date

by Elike Malesi Isamula

Elika Malesi Isamula steps out of her comfort zone and goes on a date.

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06:22
Love Between the Lines

by Mike Wang

Mike Wang struggles with how to express his love for his father. 

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12:28
Dancing in the Dark

by Richard Westcott

Richard Westcott falls in love with dancing. 

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Extras From This Episode

Not as They Seem Extras

Bill Dempsey

Bill Dempsey Circa 2007

Bill Dempsey circa 2007.

Mike Wang

1 Mike And His Wife At Their Wedding

Mike and his wife at their wedding.

2 Mike And His Family Before The Chinese Wedding Ceremony

Mike and his family before the Chinese Wedding Ceremony.

3 Mike His Wife And His Family At Their Chinese Wedding Ceremony

Mike, his wife, and his family at their Chinese wedding ceremony.

4 Mike His Wife And Their Families At Their Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Mike, his wife, and their families at their Hindu Wedding Ceremony.

5 The First Time Mike And His Father Hugged

The first time Mike and his father hugged.

6 Mikes Wifes Dad Hugging Mikes Dad In A Hindu Ritual Called The Milni In Which The Families Meet For The First Time And Compete For Who Can Give The Bigger Hug

Mike's wife's dad hugging Mike's dad in a Hindu ritual called The Milni in which the families meet for the first time and compete for who can give the bigger hug.

Richard Westcott

Richard Westcott

Sharon Zegen

1 Sharon And Her Husband Aka The Cute Guy

Sharon and her husband aka "the cute guy."

2 Sharon Her Husband And Their Children

Sharon, her husband, and their children.