The Moth Radio Hour
Moth GrandSLAM: Life and Death
GrandSLAM stories from around the country: a subway altercation, a child’s view on love and war, an awkward first-year teacher, a widow at the Grand Canyon, a sixth-grade clown and the loved ones left behind after a tragedy.
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GrandSLAM stories from around the country, hosted by The Moth's senior producer, Jenifer Hixson.
Jeff Simmermon has a run in with a grouchy strap hanger on the subway.
Sofija Stefanovic has a deep crush on a boy whose family is on the opposing side during the Yugoslavian wars.
Tim Manley is failing as an awkward high school english teacher until the school talent show helps him find his voice.
Neshama Franklin visits the Grand Canyon with her sister shortly after the death of her husband of 35 years.
Colin Ryan is outed in 6th grade as a member of a bible clown group.
Suzanne Barakat (pictured) explains how her brother, his wife and her sister were murdered by their neighbor.
Photo: Ian Tervet