Stepchild, Big Brother and Mug Shot - Tig Notaro

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“I know my mother would give anything in the world to be able to come back to talk to me... There would be zero fighting. It would be only I love you’s and I’m sorry’s from both of us.”

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Stepchild, Big Brother and Mug Shot

Comic Tig Notaro details her complicated relationship with her step-father; a New York City cop on a bust discovers the value of a mug shot; and a teenager rebels after her brother is disowned. Hosted by The Moth’s Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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15:07
R2 Where Are You

by Tig Notaro

A comedian must build a new relationship with her stepfather after her mother's sudden death.

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13:20
Mug Shot

by Steve Osborne

An NYPD detective gets a surprise while hunting for the city's most wanted felons.

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09:04
So Far to Fall

by Shewit Zerai

A teenager rebels after her brother is disowned. 

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Extras From This Episode

Tig Notaro

Comedian Tig Notaro speaks with The Moth's Producing Director Sarah Austin Jenness.

Tig Notaro Live

Tig’s story is available as a bonus track on her album Live, which can be purchased here!

Steve Osborne

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Steve Osborne and a friend during his time as a cop.

Shewit Zerai

The Moth Community Program graduate Shewit Zerai talks about the process with The Moth's Producing Director Sarah Austin Jenness

You can learn more about The MothSHOP Community Education Program and our other outreach programs here!

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