Chloe Salmon

And I sit down with that storyteller, who's also an advice columnist, to hear some tricks of the trade and give some advice of our own.

When the Moth Radio Hour continues.

This is the Moth Radio Hour.

I'm Chloe Salmon, and in this episode, we're hearing stories on the theme of advice.

Our final story is told by John Paul Bramer, who shared it at a main stage at the Hanover Theater in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Here's John Paul.

That was John Paul Bramer, an author and illustrator from Oklahoma who currently lives in New York.

And surprise!

In addition to being a stellar storyteller, John Paul is also an advice columnist.

His column Hola Papi has counseled hundreds of loyal readers for eight years.

In honor of this episode, I asked if he'd come and chat with me about what it's like to give advice professionally.

And as a special treat, we'll also hear a couple of the questions his readers have sent and give them some advice.

Hey, John Paul.

It is so great to have you here today.

I'm so happy you're here.

All right.

You're a very funny person.

It shows up in your story, but something else that I really love about your story is its vulnerability and its tenderness.

So how do you find yourself striking that balance when you give advice to your readers?

But then.