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Afraid to Look: The Moth Radio Hour

Nov 18, 2025 · 50 min · 72.4 MB
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This episode originally aired on October 19, 2021.

In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Amanda Stern reaches a breaking point with her anxiety.

Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically. 

Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions. 

Cheryl Murfin forgets something important in the parking lot of the grocery story. 

Devan Sandiford finds the courage to talk to his mother about the family's past.

Podcast # 735


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