Keep Calm and Carry On - Shaun Leonardo Photo By Omari Spears

“In 2010, I'm standing in this grimy little gym in Oaxaca, Mexico, finally watching La Lucha Libre.”

Photo by Omari Spears

Keep Calm and Carry On

--- 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 3/29/2022

In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for. 

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job. 

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador. 


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06:23
The Death of Nano-Puppy

by Sara Jonnson

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for. 

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06:26
High Above Ground

by Mike Maloch

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job. 

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06:35
The Hardest Climb

by Beth Bradley

Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

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06:12
Collide

by Samira Sahebi

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

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13:24
El Conquistador

by Shaun Leonardo

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador. 

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Keep Calm and Carry On Extras

Mike And His Cat Henry

Mike and his cat Henry.

Mike On A Bike Ride

Mike on a bike ride.

Mike Inspecting A Bridge

Mike inspecting a bridge.