Unexpected Embrace Transcript

Muthoni Garland

Joann Kielar

Laura Gilbert

Diamante Ortiz

Christine Gentry

Javier Morillo

Javier Morillo is an activist, writer, pundit and all-around loudmouth. He often plays the part of the passionate progressive on local political talk shows and blogs about whatever gets his goat as Thug in Pastels. He created and cohosts the podcast "Wrong About Everything," a fun, irreverent and bipartisan look at Minnesota and national politics. He also advises political campaigns, enjoying a reputation as a dogged strategist and a really sore loser. In a past life, he was a longtime, debt-ridden student and taught at Macalester and Carleton Colleges. He lives on the West Side of Saint Paul with his partner John and their brood: Diego the Dog and his cat brothers Nacho, Stevie, and Raheem. 

Moses Storm

Moses Storm is a young Los Angeles based comedian from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He currently hosts his own comedy variety show at the Nerdist Theater at Meltdown Comics. With immediate comic charisma and a crisp writing style, Moses is sought after for his ability to perform for a wide variety of audiences while making each show a unique, memorable experience. Storytelling and performing live comedy is Moses' favorite thing in the world…. Mostly because he is not good at anything else.

Millie Jackson in Nairobi

by Muthoni Garland

Muthoni Garland sneaks out to see a band.

Big Bad Wolfe

by Joann Kielar

Joann Kielar is followed on her way home from work.

Pays to be Poor

by Moses Storm

Moses Storm is the subject of a high school senior project.

Speaking in Code

by Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert troubleshoots the code of love.

Purple Hair

by Diamante Ortiz

Diamante Ortiz brings a vibrant change to her look and life.

The Tiniest Bouquet

by Christine Gentry

Christine Gentry has boy-troubles, thanks to her father.

Ricardo

by Javier Morillo

Javier Morillo faces some ugly memories while preparing for his 30th high school reunion.

Young Adults

In this hour, seven stories about young adults and the world around them. Boundaries, curfews, hairstyles, first loves, fitting in and letting go. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Muthoni Garland sneaks out to see a band.

Joann Kielar is followed on her way home from work.

Moses Storm is the subject of a high school senior project.

Laura Gilbert troubleshoots the code of love.

Diamante Ortiz brings a vibrant change to her look and life.

Christine Gentry has boy-troubles, thanks to her father.

Javier Morillo faces some ugly memories while preparing for his 30th high school reunion.

Meet Our Hosts

Meet the amazing hosts of our live shows!

Culture and Legacy: Mmachi Dimoriaku and Sharif El-Mekki

Mmachi Dimoriaku struggles with her given name, and Sharif El-Mekki walks in the shadow of his parents.

Mmachi Dimoriaku

Mmachi Dimoriaku is an alumni of The Moth’s Education Program, and also worked as a teaching artist intern in the program. Mmachi is studying to get her degree at Wilkes University as a sophomore Theater Arts student, with a minor in Creative Writing.

Sharif El-Mekki

Sharif currently serves on the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males in Philadelphia, and is a member of Education Leaders of Color.