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    The Moth Radio Hour 901

    A wild goose chase for a left-handed bat-stretcher, a family spies on its idols, a comedian’s ultimate heartbreak, and a drill sergeant who faints at the sight of blood.

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    By Lea Thau • Feb 17, 2013 • 1 min read

    New York Yankees' batboy Matt McGough goes on a wild goose chase for a left-handed bat-stretcher. Michaela Murphy (photo) recounts her Irish-Catholic family's obsession with the Kennedys and their dedication to a summer of spying on their idols. Comedian Anthony Griffith earns his living as a clown while suffering ultimate heartbreak. And Ed Gavagan, the child of a tough drill sergeant who faints at the sight of blood, is injured on a Texas military base in the early 1970's. Hosted by Lea Thau.

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      Lea Thau

      Independent Producer, Creator of Strangers

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