Who's Got Your Back?
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/28/25 --
In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.
Extras From This Episode
Who's Got Your Back? Extras
Ryan Roe
Ryan his mom and his dad after the Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer
Ryan and his dad after he told his story at The Moths Philadelphia Mainstage Credit Eric Schaeffer
Ryans dad playing trombone
Ryan and his dad circa the time the story took place
Eldon with San TT and his two boys
Silke Nied
Silke leaning against a pillar of the Brandenburg Gate her dream of one day walking through the Brandenburg Gate finally came true.
Silke enjoying a day trip to Berlin with her family visiting the Brandenburg Gate
Bryn Durgin
Joe Durgin’s Obituary: https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/06/25/joseph-f-durgin-iii-74-formerly-watertown/
Joe Durgin in Theater.
Bryn and Joe apple picking.
Joe picking blueberries.
Byrn and Joe at the Antique Boat Museum.
Bryn and Joe at the Zoo.