The Moth The Moth Podcast: Football!
Jan 31, 2025
Dame Wilburn, a skilled storyteller and Moth main stage host, shares a humorous tale from her tackle football days. Tina Moore connects with her son through the thrills of fantasy football, illustrating the beauty of family bonds. Adam Bottner reminisces about a life-changing encounter with a sports icon in an unexpected location. These heartfelt stories intertwine football with themes of love, nostalgia, and the joy of connection, celebrating how the sport shapes lives and relationships.
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Dame's Tackle Football Experience
- Dame Wilburn, despite not being an athlete, played tackle football with a group of college friends known as the Klingons.
- She was tackled hard by a large teammate named Buddha, but impressed everyone by walking away.
Fantasy Football and Family Bonding
- Tina Moore bonded with her son by joining his fantasy football league, despite knowing nothing about the sport.
- This led to a memorable trip to a Seahawks game and strengthened their relationship.
A Lifelong Steelers Fan
- As a child, Adam Bottner idolized Steelers player Franco Harris.
- Years later, he unexpectedly encountered Harris at a friend's funeral, a moment that rekindled his childhood admiration.