In this hour, we explore What Went Wrong: a dad gets chummy with a rock star and causes havoc, a childhood trauma shapes a super model’s outlook and The Big Apple Circus imports communist acrobats..at the height of the cold war. Hosted by The Moth’s Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi is internationally known as an author, entrepreneur and food expert. She recently wrapped her 12th season as host and executive producer of Bravo’s Emmy award-winning series Top Chef. Lakshmi has authored two cookbooks, the award-winning “Easy Exotic,” “Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet,” and The New York Times best-selling memoir, “Love, Loss and What We Ate.”
In 2009, Lakshmi co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America. She is a member of the Creative Advisory Council for Emily’s List, and is a Global Ambassador for Keep a Child Alive.
Street juggler, talent booker for Merv Griffin, floor manager for Julia Child, “Sesame Street” regular, and founder of the Big Apple Circus—has lived and worked with the finest circus artists from around the globe. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Paul trained with the San Francisco Mime Troupe before travelling across Europe as a street juggler. He returned to New York with the dream to create a theatrically excellent, yet artistically intimate American circus, and in 1977, the Big Apple Circus was born. In July of 2009, Paul “stepped out of the ring,” but he continues to work with the Big Apple Circus as a senior adviser. The New York Landmarks Conservancy has designated him a “Living Landmark.” For more information, visit PaulBinderCircus.com.
Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm.
by Paul Binder
Paul Binder, Founder of The Big Apple Circus, imports some amazing acrobats from communist China during turbulent times.
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In this hour, stories from Los Angeles. A divorced woman does a complete makeover on her lifestyle, an Air Force veteran describes what its like to be a member of The Honor Guard, a mourning woman looks for solace in swing dancing, a computer hacker messes with the algorithms of OKCupid. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Carol Leifer is put in a panic when her "signature scent" is discontinued.
Adrian Estrada, an Air Force veteran, describes what it's like to be a member of The Honor Guard.
Vicki Juditz seeks distraction but finds so much more in a swing dancing community.
Chris McKinlay uses his computing skills to hack into the dating site, OkCupid.
Vicki Juditz still dances to swing and rockabilly music at Joe’s in Burbank.
by Vicki Juditz
Vicki Juditz seeks distraction but finds so much more in a swing dancing community.
Adrian Estrada is a veteran living in Los Angeles, and he writes about identity, mental health, and the connection between nature and humanity.
Adrian Estrada, an Air Force veteran, describes what it's like to be a member of The Honor Guard.
Carol Leifer is a stand up comic and award winning TV writer, who some believe is the real-life inspiration for the character of “Elaine” from Seinfeld.”
by Carol Leifer
Carol Leifer is put in a panic when her "signature scent" is discontinued.
Chris McKinlay a self-professed geek -- and Graduate of UCLA with a PhD in Applied Mathematics. He was also the ‘hacking consultant’ for Michael Mann’s film Blackhat.
Chris McKinlay uses his computing skills to find a date on OkCupid.
In this hour, four stories of lessons learned. Lessons of sharing, flirting, parenting and religious texts. Hosted by Meg Bowles, Senior Producer. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Jane Green is the author of seventeen novels - sixteen of which were NY Times Bestsellers including her latest, Summer Secrets. She lives in Westport, Connecticut with her husband and their blended family.
Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Umar Al-Qadri is the Founding Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council, an NGO promoting Peace and Integration in Ireland. He is a firm believer in interfaith relations - as a Sunni Muslim scholar he has organized and been part of events with leaders from the Shia Muslim community.
Ashok Ramasubramanian is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College in Schenectady, NY. His interests include biking, barefoot running, and storytelling. He also loves spending time with family and friends.
Cybele Abbett is a mother, grandmother, artist and humanist. When she first heard Cybele’s story on the Moth Pitchline, Senior Producer Meg Bowles said was,
"struck by her honesty and willingness to share something that other parents might find difficult to talk about, especially given the current lack of understanding by many about the transgender community."
If you or someone you know is the parent of a transgender child and would like to talk to Cybele, she would be happy to share her experience with you. You can reach out to us at info@themoth.org and we will put you in touch with her. Cybele also recommends the book The Transgender Child, A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper.