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In this hour, stories by and about the people who work behind the scenes. A bartender, an almost-cook, and a teacher. This episode is hosted by Moth director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Gretchen Van Esstelyn steps up during a kitchen catastrophe. 

James Gordon's student asks him a difficult question. 

Bartender Anastasia Maximenko has an uncomfortable conversation with a customer. 

Nahla Summers's partner is determined to give her the best birthday ever. 

Jeremy Gaitan and his family are caught in a natural disaster. 

Podcast # 956