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The Moth Radio Hour: All In - Live from London

2025/3/18
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Kate Oliver recounts her paintball experience, which triggers memories of her teenage years and helps her confront old fears.
  • Kate Oliver was invited to paintball for a friend's birthday.
  • The paintball experience brought back fears of being bullied as a teenager.
  • Kate worked in the London Zoo Schools Outreach Programme, using animals like cockroaches to educate children.
  • A teenage boy recognized her from a past educational visit, which changed her paintball experience.
  • The encounter helped Kate overcome her fears, earning her unexpected allies during the paintball game.
  • Kate Oliver is now involved in environmental education and promotes the importance of rest.

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This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from a Mainstage show in London. Stories of going "All In" — in a new town, in an icy lake, and on the paintball course. This live show is hosted by Tiff Stevenson with additional hosting by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kate Oliver remembers what it was like to be a "weird, androgynous, nerdy" teenager. 

Navied Mahdavian and his wife try to build a community in a new town. 

A difficult period leads Catherine Joy White back to a childhood passion. 

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