This week’s podcast: A woman purchases her dream home but encounters unexpected difficulties.

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Tell us about a time you deceived, or had been deceived, by someone.

I told a CIA agent that a person in a village in Latin America was not a guerilla fighter.

There’s actually a couple of different ways! You’re welcome to come put your name in the hat at one of our open-mic StorySLAMs across the country - we randomly pick ten storytellers throughout the evening to come up on stage and share their stories.

You’re also welcome to use our pitch line if you’d like to tell a story on The Moth Mainstage, our curated and directed series.

But before you do any of that, though, check out our website for our special storytelling tips! 

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story slam was all up in our grill w some real ass emotion

Stories are hardcore, yo.

Tell us about the most frustrating thing you lost out to someone else.

Oh my god - Definitely that beautiful exit row seat, to that family of 3. #tallmanproblems

This past week on The Moth Radio Hour: a man in the middle of a midlife crisis takes a terrifying parachute jump; an Iraq war veteran shares details of his battle back home; a woman sits at the bedside of her ailing father; a fireman tries to save two children; and a would-be Romeo laments the agony of platonic love. And after you’ve listened, check out the extras!

What’s your favorite thing about living where you do?

The proximity of the liquor store.

This week’s video: A chronically late man finally makes his flight.

What sparks envy in you?

I am envious of the dude who took the last stool at the bar - Envious girl standing at bar

Ever wonder how The Moth got it’s start?