Rollerskates and Legacy: The Moth Podcast
Summary
Hosted by Jermaine Archer, this episode features two stories from The Moth’s Justice Initiative. Dolores Canales recounts crafting homemade roller skates for an incarcerated friend to celebrate her birthday, highlighting hope and community within prison walls. Christopher Blackwell shares his journey of overcoming toxic masculinity and anger linked to his family’s Philadelphia Eagles fandom, finding healing through vulnerability and advocacy.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Alma Therapy and Mint Mobile
Intro: Jermaine Archer and The Moth Justice Initiative
Dolores Canales: Making Roller Skates in Prison
Outro: Dolores Canales and Storytelling Power
Sponsors: Smile Generation and Quince
Christopher Blackwell: Eagles, Anger, and Toxic Masculinity
Q&A: Christopher Blackwell on Vulnerability and Love
Host Reflection: RTA Performance and Community
Credits and Sponsors: Vistaprint and Children's Miracle Network
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