Larry Rosen

Welcome to the Moth.

I'm Larry Rosen, and it's October.

It's time for sweaters, leaves turning, and pumpkin spice.

And perhaps, most importantly, if you're a baseball fan, the World Series.

Well, there's a lot to say about the series and about October baseball in general.

This is why I am thrilled to be joined for this episode by a beloved moth storyteller and my really good friend, Manish Jain.

Manish has worked in baseball for 21 years as a producer, writer, photographer, and the host of several baseball themed podcasts.

Hello, Manish.

Hello, Larry.

So you've always told me that October baseball is a complex experience.

What is that about?

All right, let's hear a little bit more about this connecting power of baseball.

We're going to play a story by Bridget Flaherty.

Bridget told this in a Detroit story slam where the theme of the night was dazzled.

Here's Bridget, live at the mall.

That was Bridget Flaherty.

Bridget is a writer, entrepreneur, and consultant living in Dayton, Ohio.

Bridget believes that stories connect us, joy sustains us, and kindness makes life worth living.

If you'd like to see photos of Bridget and Ian at the baseball stadium, we'll have those on our website.

So check out themoth.org forward slash extras.