Moth Stories
Recorded February 10, 2020The Waiting Room
Jennifer Leahy learns empathy from a role reversal.
Jennifer Leahy learns empathy from a role reversal.
Sivan Schondorf has to fake it until she makes it (to the altar).
The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth.
This week, we have two stories about looking the part.
This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers: Jennifer Leahy & Sivan Schondorf
This week, we have two stories about looking the part. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers: Jennifer Leahy & Sivan Schondorf
Air Date: 10/08/21
Amanda Stern is the author of the novel The Long Haul, the memoir Little Panic and 11 books for kids, written under pseudonyms. Amanda is working on her next book and has a newsletter called, “How to Live.”
Cheryl Murfin lives in Seattle, Washington where she writes and edits for Seattle’s Child Magazine.
by Amanda Stern
Amanda Stern reaches a breaking point with her anxiety.
by Tim Manley
Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically.
Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions.
Cheryl Murfin forgets something important in the parking lot of the grocery story.
Devan Sandiford finds the courage to talk to his mother about the family's past.
In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is 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.
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In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is 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.
Bruce McCulloch is best known as a member of the Kids In The Hall comedy troupe and spends much of his time in Los Angeles writing, directing and producing television. Among his TV credits are ABC’s Carpoolers, Brooklyn 99,
and Saturday Night Live. As a film director his most notable work includes Dog Park starring Luke Wilson and Superstar starring Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell. But perhaps his first love is performing live. His solo shows include Two-Headed Roommate, Jazz Stenographers, Slightly Bigger Cities, and most recently Young Drunk Punk which was turned into a television series currently airing on Seeso. His comic memoir, Let’s Start A Riot, was published by Harper Collins and he’s currently working on his next book entitled Tales Of Bravery And Stupidity. Additionally, he’s written for magazines such as The New Yorker, The Globe and Mail, and The Huffington Post.
Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.
Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig