The Moth : Before the birth of the podcast in 2008, it started off as a story-telling nonprofit organization. Participants came together in a number of cities in the US in open-mic events to share their experiences, thoughts, and various life stories armed with nothing but their words, a theme, and five minutes’ time, the tellers then formed a community of entertainment and enlightenment.

The Family Car : In an episode released in late July, host and Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers introduces the stories of Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa who walk us through the unexpected theme of the family vehicle. From experiencing invaluable loss after purchasing a family van to weaponizing the odometer to keep your teenage daughter’s escapades in check, the stories are endearing, relatable, and — more than anything — constitute a refreshing look at a seemingly banal object after being bestowed with great meaning and importance when perceived through the lens of connection, family love, and a “vehicle” for being.

WHERE TO LISTEN- The show is the perfect commute companion thanks to the episodes short and entertaining stories. You can listen to it on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and TheMoth.org

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