Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary
A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter-century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.
Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.
Tony Hendra gets inspiration from a surprising source.
Jeffery Rudell's honesty with his parents fails to yield the love, compassion and forgiveness they taught him to value.
Wanda Bullard's father trusts a prisoner, with surprising results.
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Stories in this Episode
12:07
Rock and Roll Parody Saved My Life
by Tony Hendra
A young writer at the end of his rope gets inspiration from a surprising source.
09:47
Under the Influence
A son's honesty with his parents fails to yield the love, compassion and forgiveness they taught him to value.
Extras From This Episode
Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary Extras
Wanda Bullard

Wanda Bullard.

Wanda dancing at The Moth Ball, during one of her visits to New York. Photo by Flash Rosenberg.
Nestor Gomez

Nestor and his mom.