Reality TV, an Egg Timer, and a Burglary - Diana Spechler

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“Everything is great. Everything’s perfect... except the CBS people keep calling.”

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Reality TV, an Egg Timer, and a Burglary

True romance is put in jeopardy by a reality TV show, a speechwriter has an explosive showdown with Bill Clinton, a woman flies cross country to help the aging father she hasn't seen in 18 years, and a father's courage is put to the test in his own home. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Diana Spechler doesn’t want her boyfriend to find his bride on television.

Mark Katz writes a speech for Bill Clinton that hinges upon an egg timer.

Tamara Jenkins cares for her ailing, estranged father.
 
David Ullendorf is terrorized during a burglary.

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06:11
Real Love

by Diana Spechler

An off-screen romance hopes to make it to primetime.

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20:21
President Clinton and the Egg Timer

by Mark Katz

A political speechwriter risks his job for a joke.

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12:50
Aloha

by Tamara Jenkins

A woman flies cross country to help the aging father she hasn't seen in 18 years.

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12:31
Frozen Fear

by David Ullendorff

A father's courage is put to the test in his own home.

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Extras From This Episode

Diana Spechler

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Diana and her boyfriend.

Mark Katz

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The note from President Clinton.

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Bill Clinton and Mark in less contentious times.

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When Mark originally told this story, he brought the infamous egg timer with him on stage.

David Ullendorff

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David’s old house, where the story takes place.

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