The Deep End: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end—figuratively and literally. Leaving the "nest," reptilian co-workers, and a school swimathon. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytellers:

Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu realizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers. 

Gary Sizer cares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis.

During lockdown, Mytrang Nguyen has to share her office with two lizards.

While participating in a swimathon, Clare Wallder follows the adage "slow and steady wins the race."

College-bound Ianna Banfield practices being away from her mother. 

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Stories in this Episode

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She’s Still in There

by Gary Sizer

Gary Sizer cares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis.
 

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Always Picked Last

by Clare Wallder

While participating in a swimathon, Clare Wallder follows the adage "slow and steady wins the race."
 

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Blessings in Disguise

by Mytrang Nguyen

During lockdown, Mytrang Nguyen has to share her office with two lizards.
 

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The Overnight Trip

by Ianna Banfield

College-bound Ianna Banfield practices being away from her mother. 

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Trials & Tribulations: A Science Story

by Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu

Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu realizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers. 
 

Extras From This Episode

The Deep End Extras

Claire

Claire.

Gary and his mom Doreen at the 2018 North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Gary and his mom Doreen at the 2018 North Carolina Mountain State Fair.

1970 Harbor Heights Gary and Doreen

1970 Harbor Heights Gary and Doreen.

1987 New Castle Prom Gary and Doreen

1987 New Castle Prom Gary and Doreen.

Mytrang and her pandemic officemate

Mytrang and her pandemic office mate.

22 Mealworms and Martinis22

"Mealworms and Martinis"

Onyx sunning in the garden the day before she passed

Onyx sunning in the garden the day before she passed.

Mytrangs mom looking for butterflies

Mytrang's mom looking for butterflies.

Victorious with mom eating her third Vietnamese crepe

Victorious with mom eating her third Vietnamese crepe.