The Moth Baseball and Community: The Moth Podcast
Oct 24, 2025
Join baseball writer Manish Jain, who dives into the emotional connections of October baseball and how it unites fans. Bridget Flaherty shares a heartwarming tale of taking her son to a Reds practice, highlighting a groundskeeper's kindness. Rob Warren, a former coach, reflects on valuable lessons in teamwork and integrity from youth baseball, emphasizing the importance of respect over competition. Together, they celebrate the magic of the game and its power to create lasting memories and community bonds.
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Baseball As A Social Shortcut
- Manish Jain says baseball instantly connects strangers through shared symbols like team logos.
- He argues that the sport creates immediate social bonds even without personal familiarity.
Toddler's Dream: Running The Big-League Bases
- Bridget took her toddler Ian to a Cincinnati Reds spring training practice and watched his love for baseball bloom into obsession.
- A groundskeeper gave Ian a tour and let him run the bases, creating a memory Bridget says will last forever.
Kindness Outshines Fame
- Bridget believes stories connect people, joy sustains us, and kindness makes life worth living.
- The episode uses her story to show small acts of kindness can be more dazzling than fame.