In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end—figuratively and literally. Leaving the "nest," reptilian co-workers, and a school swimathon. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.
Storytellers:
Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu realizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers.
Gary Sizer cares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis.
During lockdown, Mytrang Nguyen has to share her office with two lizards.
While participating in a swimathon, Clare Wallder follows the adage "slow and steady wins the race."
College-bound Ianna Banfield practices being away from her mother.
Podcast # 967
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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.

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