Caught Off Guard - Patience Carter

“I heard gunshots. They were firing over the music, and it sounded like they were coming from another room in the club.”

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Caught Off Guard

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In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART

Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.

Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition. 

Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.

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12:16
Balancing Act

by Aaron Pang

Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART.

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05:56
It’s Always 25 on the Island

by Joel Brady

Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.

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06:18
Sister Rivalry

by Michelle Robertson

Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.

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11:16
Survive Then Live

by Patience Murray

Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.

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Extras From This Episode

Caught Off Guard extras

Joel Brady

Mrh2105 ​ Joel Brady​ Extra 1

Joel and his wife in high school.

Mrh2105 ​ Joel Brady​ Extra 2

Joe's wife, Peg, skating.

Mrh2105 ​ Joel Brady​ Extra 3

Joel on his roller skating date.

Patience Carter

Mrh2105 ​ Patience Carter​ Extra 1

Patience and her husband holding a shirt for WOW Ice, their frozen treats company.

Mrh2105 ​ Patience Carter​ Extra 2

Patience's NYC Graduation Picture.

Mrh2105 ​ Patience Carter​ Extra 3

Cover art for SincerelyPatience, the docuseries about Patience's wedding.

Storyteller Samuel James interviews Patience Carter