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Moth Radio Hour 103

Stories about one man's unsatisfied hope for understanding when coming out to his parents, a parent learning the hidden meaning of instant messages, the thrill and complications of first love, plus and a transatlantic pen pal adventure...

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Aug 8, 2010 • 1 min read

Stories about one man's unsatisfied hope for understanding when coming out to his parents, a parent learning the hidden meaning of instant messages, the thrill and complications of first love, plus and a transatlantic pen pal adventure, hosted by The Moth's Executive and Creative Director, Lea Thau.

Jeffery Rudell: “Under the Influence”

Adam Gopnik: “LOL”

Janice Bartley: “Italian Stallion”

Boris Timanovsky: “Pen Pal”

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