On this episode, two stories of unexpected gifts. Tis the season, right? These stories are not exactly TRADITIONAL gifts… Zanele Chisholm learns who she is when others learn her name, and Isabel DeBre’s family gets an unconventional pet.
In this hour, stories of heroes, mentors, and our greatest supporters. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer considers his career, a lawyer learns the meaning of justice, and a songstress pens lyrics for her loved one. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Rob Simpson takes us behind the scenes of life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.
Sheila Calloway searches for fairness and empathy in the justice system.
Beth Nielsen Chapman finds magic in the writing of a song.
Rob Simpson dropped out of college after his freshman year and joined the Coast Guard. He spent his first four years of service on a Coast Guard Cutter stationed in Wilmington, NC. During his time on the ship, he discovered his passion for search and rescue and realized that serving in the Coast Guard wasn’t going to be a part-time gig. It could even be argued that it issued him a wife and family, as he met his wife-to-be on a port call in the Bahamas. In 2006, Rob decided to switch jobs within the Coast Guard, and went through Helicopter Rescue Swimmer “A” School in Elizabeth City, NC. Although it is arguably one of the toughest training curriculums in the armed forces, Rob graduated by the skin of his teeth and has served as an operational Rescue Swimmer ever since. He is a loving husband and incredibly proud father of two daughters, all of whom absorb much of his free time. He is currently stationed at Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City.
Judge Sheila Calloway, native of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1987 attended Vanderbilt University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications in 1991 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1994 both from Vanderbilt University. After graduating from law school, Sheila Calloway worked at the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office in both the adult system as well as the juvenile system. In January 2004, she was appointed by Judge Betty Adams Green to the position of Juvenile Court Magistrate and served in that position until November 2013, when she announced her intention to run for the position of Juvenile Court Judge. She was elected Juvenile Court Judge in August 2014. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University Law School and American Baptist College. She is a member of the Temple Church under the Pastorate of Darrell A. Drumwright. At Temple, she is an active member of the Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, and a regular volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank. She is happily married to Paul Butler Calloway, Jr. and the proud mother of son, Paul Calloway, III.
Twice Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman has released nine solo albums and written seven #1 hits and had songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings and Indigo Girls, including Faith Hill's Mega-hit "This Kiss," ASCAP'S 1999 Song Of The Year. Beth's songs have been featured in film and TV and her work has been diverse, from singing in nine different languages on "Prism" (2007) to "The Mighty Sky" (2012), a Grammy-nominated astronomy album for kids of all ages. BBC Radio's Bob Harris titled her latest "UnCovered," in which she reclaims her hits, and features legendary guests from Vince Gill to Duane Eddy. "Sand & Water," written in the wake of her husband's death, was performed by Elton John to honor the memory of Princess Diana. A breast cancer survivor and environmentalist, Beth also teaches workshops internationally and considers herself a "creativity midwife" with a passion to inspire others to blossom fully into their creative life. Beth has recently been nominated to be inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame 2016.
by Rob Simpson
Rob Simpson takes us behind the scenes of life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.
Sheila Calloway searches for fairness and empathy in the justice system.
Beth Nielsen Chapman finds magic in the writing of a song.
Elizabeth Gilbert is the bestselling author of eight books of fiction and non-fiction, including EAT PRAY LOVE, THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS, and BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR. She has been a finalist for The National Book Award, The National Book Critic’s Circle Award, and the PEN-Hemingway Award. Liz was raised on a small family Christmas tree farm in Connecticut, but she currently lives in New York City. Her new novel, City of Girls, will be published in June.
Writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living.
On this episode, writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living.
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Dr. Edward Mabaya is the sixth of 10 children born to a Zimbabwean smallholder family who scraped by growing maize, cabbages, potatoes and yams mainly for subsistence. With the introduction of improved seeds and chemical fertilizers in the early 1980s, his family experienced a rapid growth in income which allowed him to pursue his academic career at Cornell. Having experienced it himself, Edward firmly believes agriculture is the pathway out of poverty for the majority of Africa?s people. Currently, he is the Associate Director of the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture & Development and a Research Associate at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. In 2007, he was selected an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow. His research focus has been on food marketing and distribution, seed systems and GMO crops.
Hillary is a Vermont based stand up comedian and storyteller. She has told stories at the Moth StorySLAM and performed stand up comedy across Vermont and New England. Hillary's comedy has been described as quirky, likable, smart, and even "simply delightful." She is a member of the Vermont Comedy Divas and Divas Do Good, the country's only all female touring stand up comedy troupe. By day, Hillary is the Organizational Development Specialist at the Marlboro College Center for New Leadership and a consultant for nonprofit organizations.
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In this hour, five stories of picking our battles. The internal and external pressures that guide how we speak up, speak out, or stay silent. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hillary Boone and their mother scheme to save Vermont from hate.
Maria Hodermarska fights for services for her son.
Ed Mabaya finds himself in danger while visiting his girlfriend.
Brad Lawrence and his sister work their mom's last nerve with their brawling.
Angela Lush struggles to speak up.
Emad Kiyaei provides political, business and civil society leaders and executives with strategic advice in the field of political risk, security policy, conflict prevention and mediation. He’s also a professor and a storyteller.
by Emad Kiyaei
Emad Kiyaei tells us about his complicated relationship with America.
On this episode, Emad Kiyaei tells us about his complicated relationship with America.
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A Wrinkle in Space and Time: The 2019 Moth Ball
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