Nick Ullett came to America in the 60s as half of a comedy team. They played everywhere, did endless TV including six Ed Sullivan Shows, and had a ball. In the 70s he went into advertising and ended up as Creative Director of J. Walter Thompson in LA. He wrote his way back into show business and created the role of Gerald in the musical Me and My Girl. On TV he has run the gamut from Thornton Wilder's Infancy on PBS to Golden Girls, The Practice, Home Improvement, Big Bang Theory and Call Me Kat. He is happiest in the theatre appearing in over one hundred shows. His one-man show Dying is Easy. Comedy is Hard garnered rave reviews at the Matrix Theatre in LA. On film, you can see him in Smooch, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Hook and a new indie, Geezas. He has just published a novel that can be purchased on Amazon: The Unlikely Adventure of Blaggard and Bliss. He is married and has three children and five grandchildren. America, he feels, has been good to him.
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by Nick Ullett
Nick Ullett describes his (mis)adventures on the path towards adoption.
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by Kevin McDonnell
Altar boy Kevin McDonnell idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man.
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This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from the Union Chapel in London. Stories of holding on and letting go. Adventures in low-stakes crime, military training, and family trees. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
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Altar boy Kevin McDonnell idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man.
Jon Goode must take a swim test to become a marine.
Runa Qureshi takes a journey into her family history.
Nick Ullett describes his (mis)adventures on the path towards adoption.
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Julia grew up in Ontario, Canada and now lives in Troy, NY with her two children, her dog Bean, and her cat Sparrow. Julia is a preschool teacher who loves connecting with children through play, songs, and stories. Her interest in storytelling started at a young age listening to family and friends tell tales around the bonfire. Julia is a co-host of Front Parlor, a monthly live storytelling event in Troy, NY.
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José Faus is a visual artist, writer, performer, and independent teacher/mentor with an interest in the role of artists as catalysts for community building. A native of Bogota Colombia, he is a long-time Kansas City area resident. His chapbook This Town Like That was released by Spartan Press. His second book of poetry The Life and Times of Jose Calderon was published by West 39 Press. He maintains Caridostudio (a fine art studio) in downtown KCK. He sits on the boards of the Full Frame Initiative, Board of Governors of UMKC Alumni Assn, and serves as President of the Board of Charlotte Street.
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by Julia Cadieux
Julia Cadieux's college bartending job isn't what she expected.
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by José Fausm
When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.
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by Harwood Taylor
At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team.
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In this hour, stories of finding your people—on the basketball court, behind the bar, or on the street. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team.
Julia Cadieux's college bartending job isn't what she expected.
Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.
When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.
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On this episode, we share two stories, one meta, and one about a mountain music festival.
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Host: Gabriel Szajnert
Storytellers:
Liza Cooper tells a story… about telling a moth story.
Jim Winship finds healing at a mountain-music festival.
If YOU’D like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events
The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback
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SARA SWEET RABIDOUX-KELSEY grew up on Cape Cod and has lived in Boston for nearly twenty years. Sara has an MFA in Choreography and Dance History from Smith College and was the Founder and Artistic Director of hoi polloi, a modern dance company based in Central Square for many years. She is a former member of Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans and a founding member of the band, Heloise and the Savoir Faire. Sara is a Moth GrandSLAM champion and a featured teller with Fugitive Stories. She is the Co-Founder of Blind Tiger Tellers and once ruined the perfect chance to meet her idol, Billy Joel. Currently working on her first book, Sara lives in Winthrop with her husband, Steff, and their dog, Pretzel.
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Archy Jamjun is the co-curator of Outspoken LBGTQ Stories at Sidetrack in Chicago. He is a two-time winner of the Moth GrandSLAM and has appeared on the podcasts RISK!, Wild and Sublime, and Story Jam. He is also a storytelling coach, cat dad, and works in hospitality.
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