Everything's Bigger in Texas - Christopher Scott

“Sundays in my home were like this. We washed cars, we washed clothes, and also we watched the Dallas Cowboys play.”

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Everything's Bigger in Texas

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In this hour, stories live on Moth stages around the Lone Star State - Everything’s Bigger in Texas. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Alyssa Ladd attempts to be the "best Christian" at her Evangelical summer camp.

Chris Gorman adopts a dog that's been marked "unwanted."

At 12 years old, Robert Holguin infiltrates a NASA press conference. 

Christopher Scott's life is changed forever when he answers a friend’s call for help.

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Stories in this Episode

05:49
Busted at Jesus Camp

by Alyssa Ladd

Alyssa Ladd attempts to be the "best Christian" at her Evangelical summer camp.

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05:26
Last Trip To The Beach

by Chris Gorman

Chris Gorman adopts a dog that's been marked "unwanted."

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10:16
White Sands and Space

by Robert Holguin

At 12 years old, Robert Holguin infiltrates a NASA press conference. 

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17:22
Moral Redemption

by Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott's life is changed forever when he answers a friend’s call for help.

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Extras From This Episode

Everything's Bigger in Texas Extras

Alyssa Lad

This Was From The Summer We Were 13 We Are The Two On The Right

This was from the summer we were 13. We are the two on the right.

This Picture Is From A Country Themed Party Night At Camp The Dance Where We Were Spotted Holding Hands

This picture is from a country themed party night at camp. The dance where we were spotted holding hands.

These Were From The Summer We Were 17 And Were Leaders Of The Camp

These were from the summer we were 17 and were leaders of the camp.

These Were From The Summer We Were 17 And Were Leaders Of The Camp 2

Chris Gorman

Chris And Bigboi

Chris and Bigboi

Chris And Bigboi On The Beach

Chris and Bigboi on the beach.

Bigboi

Bigboi.

Christopher Scott's Extra

Chrisxsam James Edit V2

Robert Holguin

Robert Standing In Front Of The Columbia As A Kid When It Landed In White Sands And As An Adult As A Tv Reporter Standing In Front Of The Endeavor Shuttle When It Made Its Way Through Los Angeles

Robert standing in front of The Columbia as a kid when it landed in white sands. Also pictured is Robert, older as a TV reporter standing in front of the Endeavor Shuttle when it made its way through Los Angeles.