Taking Risks

In this hour, stories of diving in head first and putting it all on the line. Unconventional gifts, apex predators, and stock car racing. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Andrew McGill learns more about his father than he bargained for. 
Aspiring primate veterinarian Estella Z Jones has a shift in perspective about her own life after seeing animals in the wild.
Ashamed of not knowing how to ride a bike, Francesca Hays attempts to learn in secret. 
Michael Corso enters a stock car race for blind drivers.


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07:55
Unexpected Gifts

by Andrew McGill

Andrew McGill learns more about his father than he bargained for. 

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11:19
Polished Admiral Shoes

by Estella Jones

Aspiring primate veterinarian Estella Z Jones has a shift in perspective about her own life after seeing animals in the wild.

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06:05
The Mettle to the Pedal

by Francesca Hays

Ashamed of not knowing how to ride a bike, Francesca Hays attempts to learn in secret. 

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15:41
Fun-raiser

by Michael Corso

Michael Corso enters a stock car race for blind drivers.

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Francesca Hays

Francesca Hays And Her Bike Right After She Told This Story

Francesca and her bike right after she told this story.