The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth
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Dec 10, 2024 Usra Ghazi, a storyteller with a flair for the dramatic, reminisces about her rebellious teenage camping escapade filled with laughter and lessons. Nadia Hakim hilariously shares a cringe-worthy childhood mishap involving depilatory cream, highlighting the absurdities of adolescent beauty standards. Their tales dive into the humor and chaos of youth, reflecting on friendship, insecurity, and the journey of growing up, all while capturing the spirit of exploration and self-discovery.
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Lost in a Cave
- Trevor Nourse, Jamie, and Terry explored a cave, with Trevor leading.
- Jamie threw a rock at bats, causing chaos and darkness when the flashlight was dropped.
Unexpected Triumph and Defeat
- Susan Rohde, usually last picked for sports, hit a surprising double in wiffle ball.
- She then caught a fly ball but was out because she stepped off base.
Trial by Fire
- Martha Cooney, eager to win Rookie of the Year at camp, was chosen to carry the Olympic torch.
- The torch was a gasoline-soaked branch, which set her hand on fire.