Walking the Walk
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In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.
Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.
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Stories in this Episode
06:18
Return To Sender
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection
08:22
Break Out of My Mind & Sit With You
by Kaya Jarvis
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.
07:04
In the Eye of the Beholden
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
06:06
Mrs. Hoblitt
by Annē Linn
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.
Extras From This Episode
Walking the Walk Extras
Evie O'Reilly

Evie as a pineapple.

Evie painted like the Irish flag.

Evie (left) painted as a butterfly.

A close up of Evie painted as a peacock.
Annē Linn

A close up of Annē and her mom from the kid's parents page.

Belgrade high school kids and parents.

Mrs. Hoblitt featured for her role as yearbook editor.

Annē and her future husband.
Kaya Jarvis



Kristin Lee


Sam at a gala for a pediatric oncology charity called Solving Kids Cancer where he gave a talk.
Sam in his lab in 2006.

Sam during the time of his residency.

Sam "hamming it up" with some of the children with cancer who were being recognized at Solving Kids Cancer.