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Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media

Anime. The Jonas Brothers. Twilight. We'll figure out how your passions shape who you are. Abigail Loor shares a story about finding a space in an anime convention and Roger Lam wears his superhero t-shirts with pride. Plus, Fonzo talks One Piece and David Lepelstat goes to the Brooklyn Comic Con.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Abigail Loor and Roger Lam

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Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs

FOMO. Friend fallouts. Feeling like you don't belong. We'll find out what happens when you're on the outside looking in. Moth EDU Storyteller Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin listens to some cool music and Hannah Citron understands a squid. Plus, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about the times when they tried to fit in.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin and Hannah Citron

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Siblings: Bonds, Rivalries, and Drama

Bonds. Rivalries. Drama. In this episode, we explore how much our siblings shape who we are. Saad Najam finds peace with his brother and Meredith Morrison takes center stage. Then, we talk to Moth EDU students about the best and worst parts of being a sibling.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison

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Secrets: Diaries, Twilight, and prom

Shhhhh. In this episode, we spill the tea. Shania tells us about getting her sibling ready for a dance, and Tim Manley’s love takes on a physical form. Plus, we step out into NYC to hear some secrets, and Aleeza reads excerpts from her diary. (Yes, there’s Twilight involved.)

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Shania and Tim Manley

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Culture and Identity: Periods, religion, and personal boundaries

Natural hair. A culture festival. Middle school jerks. In this episode, we hear stories of culture, identity, and how the two intertwine. Oleeta Fogden gets her first period, and Katiana Ciceron talks about the time her pastor touched her hair. Then, Aleeza and Fonzo get an update from Katiana on how she feels about her story now.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Oleeta Fogden and Katiana Ciceron

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At Home In Your Body: Puberty, body image, and swimsuits

Bodies, bodies, bodies. This episode is all about feeling comfortable in your own skin. Annie Beyer-Chafets undergoes an important surgery, and Adia Heyliger talks about body positivity. After that, we get real about body changes, and Fonzo and Aleeza discuss puberty.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Annie Beyer-Chafets and Adia Heyliger

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Family and Food: Dinner, drama, and deliciousness

Apple cake. Pizza. Dinner parties. In this mouthwatering (sorry) episode, food connects everyone. Luna Azcurrain creates a Thanksgiving tradition with her grandfather, and Lu Levin desperately tries to grow up. We visit a food festival, and Aleeza and Fonzo talk about their families.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Luna Azcurrain and Lu Levin

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Storytelling: Truth, transformation, and a haircut

In this episode, Aleeza and Fonzo discuss how storytelling changed their lives and share how they first met. Fonzo recounts a particularly memorable haircut, and Aleeza tells us about being crush-crazy. Plus, conversations about expressing who you really are.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

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Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC

Sketchy concerts. LGBTQIA+ spaces. Baby Keem. In this episode, we examine how music shapes our identity. Eddy Laughter takes us to her first punk show, and Alistair Bane explores moving to New York as a young man in the 80s. After that, Eddy and Alistair talk to each other about queerness, live music, and memory. Fonzo and Aleeza discuss the pitfalls of judging others based on their music taste and pre-pandemic concerts.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Eddy Laughter and Alistair Bane

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Search and Rescue: Feeling lost and getting found

Mental health. City adventures. Rescue dogs. In this episode, we set out to find ourselves. Esther Messe comes to understand her intrusive thoughts and Wilson Portorreal welcomes a new family member. Then, we go out to a flea market to talk about loss, and Aleeza and Fonzo get real about mental health.

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Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings

Young love. Erotic fan fiction. Secrets spilled or slipped. In this episode, Fonzo and Aleeza get crushed by crushes. David Lepelstat tells us about his first kiss, and Sasha Im’s mom reads her diary. Plus, we talk all about relationships, and our co-hosts get a little awkward.

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