The Moth Making Everything Possible: The Moth Podcast
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Nov 28, 2025 Join Callie Toll, a credentialed veterinary technician and storytelling enthusiast, as she recounts her wild encounter with a 1,500-pound Brahma cow that nearly turned her into a pancake while handling cattle. Meanwhile, Tom Rich, a storyteller from Massachusetts, shares his poignant journey of overcoming a stutter, highlighting the vital support from family and the empowering role of community. Together, they explore the themes of resilience and the transformative power of storytelling, guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings.
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Treasure Hunt, A Knife, And A Scar
- Peter Aguero recounts a childhood treasure-hunt that ends with a family heirloom and a knife injury.
- The missing knife becomes a small mystery while the scar remains as a lasting memory of his uncle Gregory.
Thrown By A Brahma Cow
- Callie Toll describes being tossed and trampled by a 1,500-pound Brahma cow during a cattle certification class.
- She survives without broken bones but with severe bruising and a new respect for heeding warnings about animals.
Listeners Are The Heart Of The Moth
- Peter Aguero emphasizes that listeners are the 'moth' who gather around stories and create community.
- He argues that storytelling fosters empathy and that audience participation sustains The Moth's work.
