A Place at the Family Table - Swapna Kakani Photoby Jeff White

“I have a wall that's a mural of a farm, and my bed is filled with stuffed animals. And I think, 'Is this what it means to come of age? To feel like my room is not fit for a woman?'”

Photo by Jeff White

A Place at the Family Table

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 2/1/2022

In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.


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13:43
Coming of Age

by Swapna Kakani

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

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04:55
Swing, Lo!

by Zellia Enjoli Tatiana

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

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11:40
Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

by Roz Chast

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

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12:10
Another Saturday Night at the Clam King

by Adam Wade

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

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Extras From This Episode

A Place at the Family Table Extras

Swapna Kakani

Swapna At Her Sari Ceremony

Swapna at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna An Her Family At Her Sari Ceremony

Swapna and her family at her Sari Ceremony.

Swapna And Her Family At The Debutante Ball

Swapna and her family at the Debuntante Ball.

Swapna At The Debutante Ball

Swapna at the Debutante Ball.

Zellia Fossett

Zees Sister Around The Time Of Her Swing Accident

Zee's sister around the time of her swing accident.

Roz Chast

The Cover Of Rozs Book Cant We Talk About Something More Pleasant

The cover of Roz's book, 'Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?'

Adam Wade

Adam Yia Yia And Great Aunt Arety

Adam, Yia Yia, and Great Aunt Arety.

Adam And His Niece Meghan

Adam and his niece Meghan.