Unexpected Community - Harwood Taylor

“I love basketball, and I've loved it since I was 13 and I was a St. Anne's Fighting Shamrock”

Unexpected Community

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In this hour, stories of finding your people—on the basketball court, behind the bar, or on the street. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team. 

Julia Cadieux's college bartending job isn't what she expected. 

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.


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Stories in this Episode

05:28
We’re Not Just Playing Basketball

by Harwood Taylor

At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team. 

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14:00
Martinis with Margaret

by Julia Cadieux

Julia Cadieux's college bartending job isn't what she expected. 

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06:25
Maman

by Sandra Kwawu

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

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13:02
Nobody Ever Did That For Us

by José Fausm

When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.

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Extras From This Episode

Unexpected Community Extras

Harwood Taylor

Harwood Front And The Team In Action

Harwood front and the team in action.

Sandra Kwawu

A Picture Of Sandra Kwawu And Gloria On Glorias 30Th Birthday

A picture of Sandra and Gloria on Gloria's 30th birthday.

José Faus 

Josés Mural Before It Was Painted Over

José's mural before it was painted over.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Tuba Skinny - Minor Fret
  • Cory Wong, Jon Battiste - Home
  • Henry Mancini - Brief and Breezy
  • Dickie Nolan - Happy Birthday
  • Victor Wooten - The Lesson