In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him.

Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding.

Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce.

Trystan Reese must deal with the world’s reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

Something Borrowed, Something New Extras

Omar Qureshi

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The sign commemorating Omar's record breaking time!

Donna Otter

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Donna wearing the rooster hat.

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Donna and the man she met that night... who she ended up dating.

Trystan Reese

Trystan is the author of How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood. You can find his book here

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A pregnant Trystan and his partner Biff. (Photo by Kevin Truong)

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Trystan showing off his baby bump. (Photo by Shanna Sturgell)

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Trystan, Biff and baby Leo. (Photo by Sommessa Photography)

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Trystan and baby Leo, who "could have been a monster" and Trystan "would have loved him just the same." (Photo by Erin Schedler)

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The whole family: Trystan, Biff, Haley, Riley, and baby Leo.

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Something Borrowed, Something New

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In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him.

Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding.

Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce.

Trystan Reese must deal with the world’s reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

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