Ski, Poe, Spa, and Towers - Bobby Stoddard

“I don't believe that God does anything without a purpose and I believe God put you here today to catch my son.”

Photo by Erin Zindle

Ski, Poe, Spa, and Towers

An avid skier saves the day, a caretaker gets caught up in the life of a famous 19th Century poet, a woman vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa, and a daughter tries to surprise her mom at the World Trade Center one September morning. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Bobby Stoddard catches a run-away baby on a ski slope.

Matthew Mercier is the live-in caretaker for The Edgar Allen Poe Cottage in the Bronx.

Jennifer Kohnhorst learns to love her body during a trip to Santa Fe.

Earlyne Alexander searches for her mother after trying to surprise her on the morning of September 11th.

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Stories in this Episode

11:46
Flight

by Bobby Stoddard

An avid skier saves the day

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14:15
Poe and I

by Matthew Mercier

A caretaker gets caught up in the life of a famous 19th Century poet

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05:44
The Goddesses of Santa Fe

by Jennifer Kohnhorst

A woman vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa.

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11:08
The Cup of Coffee

by Earlyne Alexander

A daughter tries to surprise her mom at the World Trade Center one September morning.

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Extras From This Episode

Ski, Poe, Spa, and Towers extras

Bobby Stoddard

MRH1509 Bobby Stoddard Extra 1

Bobby with his wife, his son Milo and his daughter Hazel.

Matthew Mercier

MRH1509 Matt Mercier Extra 1

Matthew Mercier and Poe.

Learn more about Matthew, here.

Earlyne Alexander

MRH1509 ​Earlyne Alexander Extra 1

Earlyne Alexander with her mother.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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  • Tin Hat Trio - Rubies, Pearls and Emeralds
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  • Freddi Price - Willful
  • Dave Matthews - Proudest Monkey
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  • Lawless Music - Thursday Evening Lumens
  • Lawless Music - Through a Braided Orchard