The Moth Podcast: Hair Ties

The Moth

Arts, Performing Arts

4.6 • 25.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, we share two stories all about how hair can connect us. As a note, Imogen Wall’s story talks about someone experiencing the suicide of a loved one, if that subject is difficult for you, you might want to skip that story. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 in the US for free and confidential support.

Host: Marc Sollinger

Storytellers:

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

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Transcript

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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.
0:09.5	The Moth is dedicated to finding everyday people
0:12.0	to tell extraordinary stories.
0:14.4	At our Open Mic's story slams, these people find us.
0:17.8	At the Grand Slam, 10 Seattle Open Mic winners are invited to the Moth stage 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.
0:50.0	Welcome to the moth podcast. I'm Mark Sollinger, producer of the
0:54.7	podcast and your host for this episode. I look almost exactly like a younger
0:59.8	version of my father. We've got the same slightly exhausted brown eyes, the same
1:04.7	slump to our shoulders, and our hair. Well, let's just say that my hair is
1:08.9	starting to get a little thin up top and I am coming up to the age where my dad lost most of his hair.
1:17.0	Intellectually I always knew I'd probably go bald after all that's what happened to my dad,
1:22.4	but I was still absolutely shocked when my hairline
1:25.2	started to slowly retreat from my forehead.
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