In this episode, we’ll be playing an episode all about siblings from the Moth’s very first spinoff podcast, Grown, which has just launched it’s second season!

Subscribe to Grown wherever you get your podcasts, or check out its website for more information: www.grownpod.com

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

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On this episode, two stories from Melbourne, and we’ll reflect on the legacy of comedian and SLAM host Cal Wilson.

Host: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers:

Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.

Here’s Cal Wilson’s article about The Moth: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/the-lure-of-the-moth-mesmerising-stories-from-people-just-like-you-20180315-h0xhl3.html

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

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