I Will Be Your Father Figure Extras

I Will Be Your Father Figure

In this special episode of The Moth, we listen to five stories about fathers — from embarrassing jokes to tender moments shared on the road. The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, interviews the fathers in her own family. And we hear two pitches from Moth listeners Bob Barin and Eric Wenger. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Adriane McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital.

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

Blessing Digha fears she has fallen short of her father’s expectations.

Harwood Taylor reaches for a father who is out of touch.

Elana Duffy

After graduating from Cornell University with a BS and MEng in Operations Research Engineering, Elana “Lana” Duffy  worked for a year in civil engineering before enlisting in the Army as an Intelligence Collector, Interrogator, and Counterintelligence Investigator. During her 10 years of active service, she was assigned around the world including deployments to both Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. After a roadside bomb and several surgeries, she was ultimately awarded a Purple Heart and medically retired in 2012. She then returned to NYC to build www.pathfinder.vet, a platform using artificial intelligence to assist fellow Veterans and Families reintegrating after service through giving them the ability to share their experiences with local support resources. Elana is an alumna of The Moth’s Community Program after participating in a workshop through NYC Veterans Alliance. Most of her hobbies include her cats, mountain climbing, and racking up crazy stories to share.

Lost & Found

by Nathan Englander

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.

Home

by Alistair Bane

While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

Operation Bruin Escape and Rescue (BEAR)

by Elana Duffy

Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 

More Kindness of Strangers Extras

More Kindness of Strangers

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRXPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 6/27/23 ---

In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Read the transcript here.

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 
While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

Tomas Davila

In Aug of 1977, Tomas Davila was born to a proud Mexican-American family in Littlefield, TX. The oldest of three boys, he and his brothers grew up working the animal farms of Northeast, TX. At age 18, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served on board four warships, a training command, and with an Army Special Forces Unit in Balad, Iraq. He ultimately retired honorably after 23 years of military service as an Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer. Following his lifelong dream of becoming a physician, he recently completed the Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical program at Columbia University and will be applying to medical school in 2024.

Ingrid Ebbesen

When it's All Been Said

by Tomas Davila

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

Crushed at the Dance

by Ingrid Ebbesen

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

Finding Pride Extras

Finding Pride: Tomas Davila and Ingrid Ebbesen

We find our pride through stories. This episode is hosted by Travis Coxson.

If you’d like to see a photo of Tomas Davila looking fabulous as he told his story at the Moth Ball, check out themoth.org/extras

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

The Moth

by Amanda Johnston

Moth Playlist: Pride

New Orleans StorySLAM Swing Producer

The Ties That Bind Extras

The Moth's Education Program

The Moth Education Program creates spaces where young storytellers listen, celebrate each other’s voices, and tell their own stories. Through crafting and sharing true, personal narratives, participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their peers, their community and the world around them.

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Lori Syverson

At age 10, LORI SYVERSON was a nerd, and a wallflower, didn't like working in groups and never considered herself a team player. Fifty years later, she may still be a nerd but now works to bring communities closer together as president of a Twin Cities chamber of commerce and visitors bureau. A life-long learner, Lori doesn’t sit still and thrives on challenge. She’s dabbled in community television as a show host and was featured as a TEDx speaker. For the last 10 years, she’s worked with leading researchers, and innovators in the field of happiness and purpose to helps guide individuals and entire communities to a happier, and more purposeful life. She feels most fulfilled when “leaving fingerprints,” touching as many lives as possible in big and small ways.