Dancing Through Life

by Diana Thompson

Diana Thompson ’finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence. 

Baggage Claims

by Beau Davis

At the age of 24, Beau Davis prepares himself for his first airplane journey. 

Best Laid Plans Extras

Best Laid Plans

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To err is human—and in this hour, we explore humanity in all its imperfections. Lost baggage, Kool Aid mishaps, and not eating enough fruit. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

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Maxie Jones gives in to peer pressure and faces the wrath of his mother.  
Kate Oliver's determination to impress her partner's family backfires and leaves her in distress.
James Fitzgerald is hell bent on watching Power Rangers. 
At the age of 24, Beau Davis prepares himself for his first airplane journey. 
Matt Storrs receives an unexpected medical diagnosis. 
Diana Thompson ’finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence. 

Imogen Wall

Heather Rae

Strangers of the Santa Ana Winds

by Heather Rae

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

Worlds Collide

by Imogen Wall

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

Hair Ties Extra

Hair Ties: Imogen Wall and Heather Rae

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On this episode, we share two stories all about how hair can connect us. As a note, Imogen Wall’s story talks about someone experiencing the suicide of a loved one, if that subject is difficult for you, you might want to skip that story. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 in the US for free and confidential support.

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Host: Marc Sollinger

Storytellers:

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #64

Opposing Forces Transcript

Stephanie Wittels Wach

Houston-based Stephanie Wittels Wachs is the author of best-selling book Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love, and Loss, described by Booklist as a "harrowing, heartbreaking, cathartic memoir," and called "a powerful debut" by Kirkus. She co-created Lemonada Media, a podcast network that shares the unfiltered version of the human experience, and currently serves as Chief Creative Officer. Stephanie hosts the popular podcast Last Day. She is also a theater director and well-known voice actor (appearing in countless anime series and movies), and has a decade of experience as an arts educator. Wittels Wachs now sits on the Board of Directors of Rec Room Arts, a reputable performance space and national artist-residency program that she co-founded in memory of her late brother, Parks & Recreation comedian-writer-producer Harris Wittels.

Wes Hazard

Sufian Zhemokov

Brigette Jones

Brigette Janea Jones is the Director of Equitable Partnerships for Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery in Nashville, Tennessee and founder of Bridge Builders Historical Consulting, LLC. Her work includes the preservation and interpretation of the vast social histories of the many diverse cultures that inhabit the state of Tennessee, including but not limited to, African American history, Latino history, and Middle Eastern history; as well as fostering the types of partnerships with community institutions that will aid in the enhancement of their quality of life. Ms. Jones is a Memphis native and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Historically Black, Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2019, she gained certification through the National Association of Interpretation and the Smithsonian Institute: National Museum of African American History and Culture to become an official interpreter of the African American experience. Most recently, she served as Curator of Social History for the Tennessee State Museum and Director of African American Studies for the Belle Meade Plantation Museum in Nashville, where her academic focus was primarily on the lasting legacy of American chattel enslavement on Tennessee and surrounding areas.

Life Goals For 1,000, Please

by Wes Hazard

Wes Hazard takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy!

Blueberry Diplomacy

by Sufian Zhemukhov

Introvert Sufian Zhemukhov has strict rules about talking to strangers.

Battling Twitter

by Stephanie Wittels Wach

Stephanie Wittels Wach tries to understand her brother's struggle

Standing as 10,000

by Brigette Jones

Brigette Jones is determined to become a tour guide at Belle Meade Plantation.