The Moth Folgen

In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip to Disney World, with three stories all about the magic kingdom, and the complex emotions that arise when we visit a place of fantasy and forced wonder.Host: Kate TellersStorytellers:Sara Rae Lancaster’s grandfather takes one last trip to Disney World.Michelle Ephraim takes her parents to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and learns a little something about them.Jessi Klein is reluctant to attend her sister's wedding in Disney World.

In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Living on the 44th floor, Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators. Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around. Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders. Podcast # 679

The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers: Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense. Azhar Bawde-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.Joanne Richards has trouble saying "no."Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."