Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour
3/24/202654 min
In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination.
Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals.
Madeline Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air.
Liz Mills is her daring...
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First 90 secondsChloe Salmon0:00
Hey, it's Chloe Salmon from The Moth. As a story director, I talk to a lot of people who say they want to tell a story, but don't know where to start. A tip I give them, get specific. What's a moment that meant something to you? Your first home run, that road trip with your dad, the time you bombed at the talent show. Start there, then build on that foundation. You can find tips to help you identify those moments along with prompts to inspire them in The Moth's new guided journal, My Life in Stories. Whether you want to find your own story, reflect on your life, or even give it as a gift, you can order your copy at themoth.org/mylifeinstories. That's themoth.org/mylifeinstories.
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Chloe Salmon0:57
This is The Moth Radio Hour. I'm your host, Kate Tellers. The other night, I was walking home from the subway with my two children, ages eight and 10. We had just crossed an intersection when we heard squealing tires immediately followed by the crunch of metal. When we turned around, there were two people lying in the street next to a