In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end — figuratively and literally. Leaving the “nest,” reptilian co-workers, and a school swimathon.
Storytellers
Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu realizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers.
Gary Sizer cares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis.
During lockdown, Mytrang Nguyen has to share her office with two lizards.
While participating in a swimathon, Clare Wallder follows the adage “slow and steady wins the race.” College-bound Ianna Banfield practices being away from her mother.
Hosted by
Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour