Out of Step, Out of Place - John Elder Robison

“It didn't matter if I couldn't talk to girls if I could talk to guitars that was good enough.”

Photo by Andrew Propp

Out of Step, Out of Place

--- 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 1/16/2023.

In this hour, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than people, a young girl encounters a teacher who doesn't understand her, and a man becomes an unwilling participant on his father's hunting trip. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

John Elder Robison is an adult when he is diagnosed with Asperger's.

Renee Watson and her classmates band together to take on their teacher. 

Jon Bennett, a vegetarian, goes on a hunting trip with his father.

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Stories in this Episode

14:46
A Complete Correct Human

by John Elder Robison

John Elder Robison is an adult when he is diagnosed with Asperger's.

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11:13
A Time to Speak

by Renee Watson

Renee Watson and her classmates band together to take on their teacher. 

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11:37
Curses!

by Jon Bennett

Jon Bennett, a vegetarian, goes on a hunting trip with his father.

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The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Kiss - Love Gun
  • Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
  • Kevin Hayes + Lionel Loueke - Hope
  • Ry Cooder - Crow Black Chicken