Matters of the Heart: The Moth Radio Hour
Summary
This episode of The Moth Radio Hour features four stories centered on love and loss. Christy Hawkins recounts a humiliating 8th-grade prank that ironically led to her marriage, while Kemp Powers shares his journey from a failed father to a close bond with his daughter. Neil Ashdown reflects on his lifelong passion for birds and the grief of losing his father, and Esther McManus describes her dream of baking croissants for Julia Child.
Topics discussed
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Christy Hawkins: Dating, divorce, and a 13-year-old crush
Host commentary on Christy's story
Kemp Powers: A difficult fatherhood and reconciliation
Moth Radio Hour transition and bird teaser
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Neil Ashdown: Birds, his father, and loss
Host commentary and story pitching info
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Esther: Croissants and Julia Child
Episode wrap-up and credits
Production credits and website info
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