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Sejal

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Moth Stories
Recorded November 22, 2019
A Soldier’s Story

by Raymond Christian

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

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Moth Stories
Recorded July 24, 2019
Marty Steps Out

by Martha Wegner

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

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Moth Stories
Recorded August 12, 2019
Attorney at Large

by Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

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Moth Stories
Recorded March 5, 2020
Motorcycle Cowboy

by Trevor Nourse

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid.

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Moth Stories
Recorded June 6, 2018
The Lesbian Hunt or What Would People Say?

by Sejal

Sejal searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

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The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 2, 2025
Mirror Mirror On The Wall Extra

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Added December 14, 2021
Mirror Mirror On The Wall

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on  iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 12/21/2021 ---
 

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 
 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

 

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Moth Storytellers
Mary Gaitskill

Mary Gaitskill was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in the Detroit area of Michigan. She left home at the age of 16 when she went to live in Canada; at 19 she decided she wanted to become a writer and returned to America to attend community college. From there she went to the University of Michigan where she took a B.A., and then moved to New York City in 1981. She published her first book, a story collection titled Bad Behaviorin 1988; she has since published two more collections of stories (Because They Wanted To and Don’t Cry) and three novels (Two Girls, Fat and Thin, Veronica and The Mare). Her most recent book is a collection of essays titled Somebody With A Little Hammer. She has taught writing at the graduate and undergraduate level since 1993, most recently at Temple University, and is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2004 and a Cullman Research Fellowship in 2010.  

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Moth Stories
Recorded December 17, 2021
The Grinch Rides Again

by Mary Gaitskill

After a traumatic life event, Mary Gaitskill finds a new sense of purpose... by becoming the Grinch for a little girl.

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The Moth Podcast
The Grinch Rides Again: Mary Gaitskill

This week, a story for everyone who might feel just a little grinchy around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.

Storyteller: Mary Gaitskill

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Moth Storytellers
Lydia Caesar

LYDIA CAESAR is a singer/songwriter from Queens NY, now living in St. Louis, MO. Lydia has released two albums: her debut, Caesar, and her sophomore album entitled Queen of Hearts. She is gearing up to release her third project, The Dark Side, next month. Lydia has performed her music on major networks such as BET, Fox and The CW. She has also provided vocals for nationwide commercials and has had songs placed in major motion pictures. Lydia has been blessed to perform all over the country and overseas as well. A highlight of Lydia’s career was being asked to perform at the ASCAP Centennial Awards where she got to sing her original music on the same stage as the legendary Stevie Wonder. Lydia currently runs her own independent label Sauce Records alongside her husband Wayne. They produce a bi-monthly concert series called “The Center Stage Showcase” while recording and releasing music by local indie acts. This year Lydia launched her own accessories line called CityOnAHill & Co which specializes in earrings made by hand. Always working and evolving, this is Lydia’s first appearance at The Moth and she is thrilled to tell her story!
   

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Moth Stories
Recorded September 19, 2019
Daughter of a Preacher

by Lydia Caesar

Lydia Caesar grows up as a Preacher's Kid or "PK."

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Moth Stories
Recorded August 12, 2019
An Awkward Oath

by Adam Ellick

Adam Ellick is tasked with caring for his cantankerous grandfather.

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Moth Storytellers
Craig Mangum

CRAIG MANGUM is a writer, designer, and storyteller living in New York. He can be found on twitter at @CraigNMangum.

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Moth Stories
Recorded April 11, 2017
Refuge

by Craig Mangum

Craig Mangum receives advice from a Mormon bishop.

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The Moth Sponsors
Added June 2, 2025
The Moth

by Dame Wilburn

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Dispatches from The Moth
Added December 21, 2021
Moth Playlist: Staff Favorites

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The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 2, 2025
Holiday Special 2014: Monkeys, Megachurches, and First Elves

Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ style church in his neighborhood, a Jewish girl meets Santa, and a boy thinks his dreams have finally come true when he gets an exotic pet.

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Moth Storytellers
Michael Steinberg

MIKE STEINBERG was the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan for 22 years, where he worked to defend the principles of democracy, freedom, and equality – and get ideas for Moth stories. He left the ACLU in 2019 to mentor the next generation of public interest lawyers at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches civil rights litigation and directs a civil rights clinic. Mike is also an activist, a coach, a photographer, a juggler, a husband, and a dad to three amazing daughters.

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