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Kevin McGeehan | Phoenix Moth GrandSLAM | Not Necessarily In That Order
For many years, Kevin worked at the Chicago's legendary Second City comedy theater. During his time there, he built a solid rapport and fun friendship with one of the producers named Joyce Sloane. One day, Kevin annoyed Joyce, and as an act of retaliation, she purposely embarrassed him in front of a woman he liked. To this day, it is Kevin's favorite memory of Joyce.
This story was told in April 2024 during The Moth GrandSLAM Championship at the Herberger Theater in Phoenix, AZ.
The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of theme-based storytelling events across the United States and abroad, often featuring prominent literary and cultural personalities. The Moth offers a weekly podcast and in 2009 launched a national public radio show, The Moth Radio Hour, which won a 2010 Peabody Award. The Moth has published three critically acclaimed books - international bestseller The Moth: 50 True Stories reached #22 on The New York Times Paperback Nonfiction Best-Seller List., All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown and Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible which debuted at #12 on The New York Times Paperback Nonfiction Best-Seller List. The Moth can be heard on NPR radio.
For more information, visit themoth.org/ or @themoth
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The Moth StorySLAM Winner: Kevin McGeehan - "The Brad Pitt Encounter"
มุมมอง 2.1K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
In 2017, Kevin and his friend Bryan were sitting in a fancy restaurant. Brad Pitt entered and sat near them. Kevin reacted in a way that he instantly regretted. This story was the winner of The Moth StorySlam for November 2023 at Los Globes in Los Angeles, CA The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization p...
The Moth StorySLAM: Kevin McGeehan - "Theresa"
มุมมอง 76410 หลายเดือนก่อน
For 14 years, there was something that Kevin kept secret about himself One day, while in group therapy, he decided, if he was going to get better, he needed to finally confess this secret. The reception was exactly what he hoped it would be, but then a woman named Theresa raised her hand...and all of that changed. This story was written by Kevin McGeehan and performed at The Los Angeles Moth St...
Kevin McGeehan | Point 7 GPA | Phoenix Moth GrandSLAM
มุมมอง 912ปีที่แล้ว
In Kevin's last year of college, two things occurred: (1) He secretly dated his college professor. (2) Her ex-boyfriend attempted to destroy our lives. This is the story of that attempt. This story was told at the Phoenix Moth GrandSLAM at the Herberger Theater Center on March 16, 2023 The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded ...
Kevin McGeehan | Can We Limit These Please? | Moth StorySlam WINNER
มุมมอง 1.7Kปีที่แล้ว
In 2006, Kevin's uncle (Andy) made a promise to his sister right before she died that he would look after Kevin when she was gone. Fifteen years later, something happened where Kevin desperately needed his help. This is the story of how Andy upheld that promise. The Winner of The Moth StorySlam for August 2022 at The Cresent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New Y...
Kevin McGeehan | Courageous: No | Moth StorySlam WINNER
มุมมอง 1.5Kปีที่แล้ว
A few years ago, Kevin found out something about myself that he always thought was true, but it turns out, wasn't. This is the story of learning how to navigate once you realize you're not who you always thought you were. This story was the winner of The Moth StorySlam for September 2022 at The Cresent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ. It was told in front of approximately 250 nice people and one drunk ...
Kevin McGeehan | Print is Forever | Moth StorySlam WINNER
มุมมอง 8962 ปีที่แล้ว
One of my favorite aspects of close friendships is inside jokes - those shorthand phrases you share with someone who knows you extremely well. My best friend Lance is one of those people with whom I have many inside jokes. For example, Lance and I have an inside joke that I can quickly and effortlessly make any conversation - no matter what the topic - organically shift into an emotional aspect...
Kevin McGeehan | The Four-Year Coincidence | Moth StorySlam WINNER
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Lance is my best friend, chosen brother, and I can't picture life without him. But the only reason we met was because I was accused of a crime that I did not commit. This is the story of that crime. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of theme-based storytelling events acros...
Kevin McGeehan | The Harrison Ford Encounter | Phoenix Moth StorySlam
มุมมอง 8092 ปีที่แล้ว
It is about the time Kevin met Harrison Ford, and how it didn't go exactly as Kevin had hoped. This story was told at a Phoenix StorySlam on October 21, 2021. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of theme-based storytelling events across the United States and abroad, often fe...
Kevin McGeehan | The Lance Bromance | LA Moth StorySlam
มุมมอง 1.2K4 ปีที่แล้ว
My best friend for 25 years is named Lance. Many years ago, he informed me that I could not attend his wedding. This is the story of how that made our friendship stronger.
Kevin McGeehan | The Customs Agent | NY Moth StorySlam WINNER
มุมมอง 5584 ปีที่แล้ว
In 2009, I was going through Customs when a drug-sniffing German Shepherd determined that I smelled suspicious. I was taken into custody. My belongings were searched, evidence was found, and the dog was proven correct. I was in a lot of trouble. I was told I was going to jail. But then, one of the Customs Agents found something in my backpack that made him change his tune completely. And I was ...
The Moth GrandSLAM Winner: Kevin McGeehan - "The Over-Hugger"
มุมมอง 2.3K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This story was the winner of the New York Moth GrandSLAM on September 23, 2019. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of theme-based storytelling events across the United States and abroad, often featuring prominent literary and cultural personalities. The Moth offers a weekly...
Kevin McGeehan | The Christmas Ornament | LA Moth StorySlam
มุมมอง 5256 ปีที่แล้ว
For well over a decade, every year, I have been going to my good friends' Christmas Eve party. I always enjoy these parties; it's the highlight of my holiday season, but after all these years, the parties inevitably begin to blend together. However, Christmas 2017 will always stand apart because that year I made a horrible error in judgement. The Moth is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and cra...
Kevin McGeehan | The Confabulation Story | LA Moth StorySlam
มุมมอง 1.3K6 ปีที่แล้ว
Our memories, while at times amazing, are also completely unreliable. Recently, I was drinking coffee and reminiscing with my old friend Josh. We began discussing a traumatic experience he and I shared five years ago. I recounted to him the story I had always told of that night. Halfway through my story, Josh lowered his coffee, looked me in the eye, and told me something that made me never tru...
Kevin McGeehan | The Chuck Norris Story | LA Moth GrandSlam
มุมมอง 1.1K7 ปีที่แล้ว
When I turned 30, I began to bear a striking resemblance to Chuck Norris. When I was 32, looking like the former Karate Champion/Texas Ranger may have actually saved my life. (This story was recorded at The Regent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles as part of a Moth GrandSlam Competition in April 2017.)
Kevin McGeehan | The Last Birthday Story | LA Moth StorySlam
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Kevin McGeehan | The Last Birthday Story | LA Moth StorySlam
Kevin McGeehan | The Rogue Wave Story | LA Moth StorySlam
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Kevin McGeehan | The Rogue Wave Story | LA Moth StorySlam
Kevin McGeehan | The MUGGING Story | LA Moth StorySlam WINNER
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Kevin McGeehan | The MUGGING Story | LA Moth StorySlam WINNER
Kevin McGeehan | The 13th Grade | LA Moth StorySlam
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Kevin McGeehan | The 13th Grade | LA Moth StorySlam
Kevin McGeehan | The Indie Story | LA Moth StorySlam
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Kevin McGeehan | The Indie Story | LA Moth StorySlam
Kevin McGeehan | It Matters a Great Deal | The Moth MainStage
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Kevin McGeehan | It Matters a Great Deal | The Moth MainStage
Kevin McGeehan | Day by Day | LA Moth StorySlam
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Kevin McGeehan | Day by Day | LA Moth StorySlam
Kevin McGeehan | Staring at Your Own Tree | 30-Minute Solo Show
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Kevin McGeehan | Staring at Your Own Tree | 30-Minute Solo Show
Kevin McGeehan | FOUR ACES | Full-Length Solo Show
มุมมอง 94410 ปีที่แล้ว
Kevin McGeehan | FOUR ACES | Full-Length Solo Show

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  • @freshfreenlovinit
    @freshfreenlovinit 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kevin is a wonderful story teller. I was curious to know what Harrison Ford's handshake was like because in my experience a nice firm handshake is not so common. They are often either painful or like shaking hands with a dead fish. I loved Raiders also but was annoyed that my mother, who saw it before I did, told me that he spoiler alert, pulls out a gun.

  • @freshfreenlovinit
    @freshfreenlovinit 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Liked the story except that equating inhaling noxious fumes with recreation is misguided.

  • @NorthwestNicholas
    @NorthwestNicholas หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a good one!

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great story/Disagree-13th and 14th grades are important. Hopefully they lead to senior college.

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the story. Amazing-Even though it was weird and embarrasing,you can still enjoy telling it.

  • @trishswain1970
    @trishswain1970 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best ever

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That a wonderful gift to both you and your mom.

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful story-Hope you're feeling well.

  • @danielbrockerttravel
    @danielbrockerttravel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hahahahaha

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great mom. You took after her. May her memory be a blessing.

  • @blindovermatter3054
    @blindovermatter3054 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This idea is absolutely spectacular and I don’t know that there are adequate words to describe it, thank you for sharing your story. I want to do this and I want to go to parties like this so that I have the chance to say goodbye to important people in my life, this is what being a human is. Thank you for sharing

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It makes me happy to know that this story had such a positive effect on you.

  • @christinehuddle7375
    @christinehuddle7375 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree with Miss Moyer. These stories are beautifully crafted, touching, and really funny.

  • @christinehuddle7375
    @christinehuddle7375 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. It's really brave of you to share this side of yourself, and it is SO much more common than you think.

  • @TonyJacobsenUNBREAKABLE
    @TonyJacobsenUNBREAKABLE 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @KarmaMcCain
    @KarmaMcCain 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your storytelling always inspires me 💯🙌💯

  • @RichBaker
    @RichBaker 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have and continue to be one of the best storytellers I've ever heard. Fantastic

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Rich! I appreciate you telling me that. Means a lot.

  • @melodyfund6081
    @melodyfund6081 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this story, thank you for sharing it! And, I appreciate you sharing your healing journey and some of the tools that helped you. Funny and informative. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Melody. I appreciate you telling me that. It took me a while to feel comfortable/confident enough to share all of this publicly.

  • @lydacaceres4155
    @lydacaceres4155 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this so much. I know exactly what you mean. I give incredible birthday cards. They’re not only funny (I seek them out that way) but I always write something very heartfelt in them. When I watch the recipient’s eyes well up with tears, it fills me with glee. Not because I want to hold it over them or anything. It’s simply because I enjoy being moved. So when I can write something that can do that, I feel like I accomplished something-even on a small scale like that. I brought some light into their life and into the world. It’s a great feeling.

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Lyda! I agree with everything you said. I get a lot of joy bringing other people joy.

  • @NatalieDAlacio
    @NatalieDAlacio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re such an incredible storyteller. The way you can make people feel your emotions too all by just your verbal expression is so inspiring!!

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sincere thanks and appreciation, Natalie.

  • @franktraynor
    @franktraynor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This story is so good. You can hear my creepy backwards laugh at 4:50 losing it.

  • @HeatherKlinke
    @HeatherKlinke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

  • @JamesRPetix
    @JamesRPetix 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible

  • @AW-ew8kc
    @AW-ew8kc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the courage you have to share, love you!

  • @JamesRPetix
    @JamesRPetix 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This story gets a 4.0!

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And your post gets a 4.0! Damn, James, we are killing' it GPA-wise!!

  • @KarenBurns
    @KarenBurns 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kevin!!! You are just as the host said, "A treat!" I have so much respect for your talent and ability. Have you written a book?

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Karen. I appreciate you telling me that. While I have not written a book as of yet, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that some day I might. If I do, you will receive a Facebook message letting you know.

  • @taniagunadi29
    @taniagunadi29 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @mirzayanhossain3436
    @mirzayanhossain3436 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so underrated man! You deserve more views!

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sugar addiction will get you every time. Gl;ad you lived to be invited back.

    • @joyceyaffe1832
      @joyceyaffe1832 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin,Thanks for liking my comment. Less than 7 months till Christmas!

    • @joyceyaffe1832
      @joyceyaffe1832 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for liking my comment. Christmas is nearer than you think!

  • @joyceyaffe1832
    @joyceyaffe1832 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story-neat game.

  • @jonj77
    @jonj77 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Emotions are like farts.” Lol

  • @marcwarzecha9609
    @marcwarzecha9609 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im glad Meathead didnt kill you

  • @KenFales
    @KenFales ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary.

  • @mirzayanhossain3436
    @mirzayanhossain3436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahha

  • @EveRymanStimme
    @EveRymanStimme ปีที่แล้ว

    Camera Three here gives you the little known but much secretly covered Camera Three Award!😂

  • @EveRymanStimme
    @EveRymanStimme ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely, Kevin. Thanks. From a fellow traveler. What is the book?

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Margaret. It’s The Moth’s 20th anniversary book, All These Wonders. You can also watch the story on TH-cam. It’s called, It Matters a Great Deal. If you type in my name and that title, it should come up.

  • @michelemilesgardiner4522
    @michelemilesgardiner4522 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @ladislaoloera6095
    @ladislaoloera6095 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a perfect story.

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that amazing compliment.

  • @michelemilesgardiner4522
    @michelemilesgardiner4522 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Great story.

  • @sfreyer19
    @sfreyer19 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just goes to show how much self doubt is not grounded in reality. You are talented, funny, smart, handsome, and kind. You were an amazing teacher when I took your class at Second City. I hope you are doing better now.

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Shannon! Yes, I am doing much better now. And now, because I am feeling better, my hope is that by sharing my stories then that might help someone who isn't feeling so great.

  • @sfreyer19
    @sfreyer19 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m not crying, you’re crying! 😭😭😭 I always love your stories Kevin. From, one of your former students at SCity

    • @TheKevinmcgeehan
      @TheKevinmcgeehan ปีที่แล้ว

      Since you doth protest too much, I am going to assume that you were crying. :)

  • @AndrewSmithpm
    @AndrewSmithpm ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @HeatherKlinke
    @HeatherKlinke ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @user-gl2ps6ui8p
    @user-gl2ps6ui8p ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that was amazing 💙

  • @shopgirlmusic
    @shopgirlmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    So moving! I always share your stories with my mom.

  • @keithreay
    @keithreay ปีที่แล้ว

    Cuddle bunny cuddle bunny

  • @kellyowens1222
    @kellyowens1222 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this so much Kevin - another gem! Nothing makes me smile like a Kevin McGeehan Moth Story. :)

  • @keithreay
    @keithreay ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy should be famous!

  • @keithreay
    @keithreay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @keithreay
    @keithreay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need more… always more

  • @abrahamhunter650
    @abrahamhunter650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    P𝐫O𝕞O𝓢m 🌹