The Big Easy: Emilie Bahr and Emily Richmond

The Moth

Arts, Performing Arts

4.6 • 25.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, we share two stories from one of the best places to hear a live story, New Orleans.

Host: Sarah Austin Jenness

Storytellers:

Emilie Bahr deals with some pants issues, with the help of her father.

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

Whether you’re in New Orleans or not, if YOU’D like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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0:00.0	Hello, Moth listeners in Seattle.
0:02.0	Want to experience the magic of Moth stories live and in-person?
0:06.2	Join us for our upcoming Grand Slam show in Seattle.
0:09.4	The Moth is dedicated to finding everyday people to tell extraordinary stories.
0:14.1	At our open mic story slams, these people find us.
0:17.6	At the Grand Slam, 10 Seattle open mic winners are invited to the moth stage
0:22.0	for the ultimate storytelling competition.
0:24.4	Join the moth on March 22nd at the town hall for a battle of wits and words featuring local
0:29.8	storytellers as they compete to be crowned Seattle's Story Champion.
0:34.0	To buy your tickets, or to find out about our monthly shows at Bladell Hall St.
0:38.4	Marks and Fremont Abbey Center, visit us at the Moth.org
0:42.0	forward slash Seattle.
0:44.0	Once again, buy your tickets at the moth.org
0:46.0	forward slash Seattle.
0:48.0	Welcome to the moth podcast. I'm Sarah Austin Janess, the moth's executive producer and your host for this episode.
0:58.0	New Orleans is all about live events. There's music, festivals, parades, opera, drag, and true personal
1:08.2	stories at the moth story slams. There's a certain energy in the Big Easy.
1:13.6	We asked Alex Zamannavik, a New Orleans story slam producer,
1:18.0	their thoughts on these personal stories.
1:20.3	And they said, our venue, Cafe Istanbul is an intimate space.
1:25.0	It feels like you're in someone's living room.
1:27.8	Telling a story there really brings out the vulnerabilities and people.
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