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Becoming Indian
by Ash Bhardwaj
Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.
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In this hour, four stories on saying farewell to family, the past, or sometimes the very earth we stand on. Hosted by Meg Bowles, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This hour is funded by Home Advisor.
Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.
Courtney Antonioli questions her marriage, but not her love.
Becca Stevens loses her son’s childhood and childhood pet to time.
Michael Such plans for his last moment.
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Ash Bhardwaj
Ash wearing a kurta, preparing to perform the ritual, Tarpan.
Ash and his younger sister throwing pedals into River Ganges.
One of the hundreds of scrolls documenting all the rituals done in Haridwar.
Courtney Antonioli
Courtney and Peter doing a Tough Mudder together in 2014.
Courtney doing a Tough Mudder years later without Peter.
Michael Such
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Freddi Price - Willful
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Michael Hayes Quartet - The Boy in the Gap
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The Batteries Duo - Parking Lot
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Bill Frisell - Lost Night
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Bill Frisell - Peter Miller's Discovery
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Bill Frisell + Thomas Morgan - Small Town
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