The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Best Laid Plans
Feb 20, 2024
Guests on this podcast share stories of peer pressure, impressing partner's family, watching Power Rangers, and preparing for an airplane journey. The episode explores humanity's imperfections through humorous tales of mishaps and challenges.
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Maxie's Cigarette
- Maxie Jones, at age 10, succumbed to peer pressure and smoked a cigarette.
- His mother outsmarted him, making him believe she'd punish him even as an adult if she ever caught him smoking again.
13 Courses of Pain
- Kate Oliver, anxious to impress her partner's family, ate 13 courses of food, even though she was painfully full.
- She later learned that clearing your plate in their culture meant wanting more food.
Kool-Aid Confession
- James Fitzgerald, desperate to watch Power Rangers, threw Kool-Aid at his brother when he changed the channel.
- Years later, he confessed to the Kool-Aid incident, strengthening their bond.