The Moth Radio Extras

New and repeat episodes of the Peabody-Award-winning Moth Radio Hour air on over 570 public radio stations and are released on The Moth's podcast feed alongside original episodes of The Moth Podcast

Here you'll find behind-the-scenes clips and extras from the stories featured in recent episodes of The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast

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Radio Extras

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Follies of Youth Extras

In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

 

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The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols

What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.

Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.

Podcast # 896

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In Service Of extras

In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.

Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.

Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends. 

Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.

Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.

 

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