On this week’s episode, we hear a story from a Ukranian refugee. And we take a look at one of the coolest programs at The Moth... MothWorks. This episode is hosted by Anna Roberts and Amanda Garcia.
On this week’s episode, we hear a story from a Ukranian refugee. And we take a look at one of the coolest programs at The Moth... MothWorks. This episode is hosted by Anna Roberts and Amanda Garcia.
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In this hour, we step into the private lives of five storytellers all trying to make their worlds a more hospitable and homely place to be. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Gina Sampaio navigates the joys and trials of adoption.
Anagha Mahajan tries to correct an eye problem with an inspirational poster.
Maxie Jones sews things up with some help from his grandmother.
Matty Struski clears a space with his daughter in mind.
Tony Cyprien is overwhelmed on his first day outside of prison.
This week, an episode in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child, observed October 11. Stories from across continents and across generations -- about the challenges, the adventures, and the joys of girlhood. Hosted and produced by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
10-year-old Briony Chappell and her father search for each other after being separated on a ski trip.
Dia's mother surprises her in a moment of need.
Primah Kwagala recounts the night her father brought home a second wife.
Masooma Ranalvi decides to break her silence.
Eve Engel hopes to get her first kiss.
Juliette Holmes and her mother go shopping in 1940s segregated Georgia.
In this hour, we step into the private lives of five storytellers all trying to make their worlds a more hospitable and homely place to be. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Gina Sampaio navigates the joys and trials of adoption.
Anagha Mahajan tries to correct an eye problem with an inspirational poster.
Maxie Jones sews things up with some help from his grandmother.
Matty Struski clears a space with his daughter in mind.
Tony Cyprien is overwhelmed on his first day outside of prison.
Francine Lobis Wheeler is an actor, singer, songwriter, teacher, wife and mother to three boys. She spent 15 years performing Off-Broadway and in regional theaters, and has sung with swing bands, ballroom orchestras, and major recording artists, including Natalie Merchant, Peter Yarrow, Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Livingston Taylor, Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright-Roche. In 2005, Francine became a founding member of the Dream Jam Band, whose first record was named by NPR as one of the top children’s albums of 2007. On December 14, 2012, her son, Benjamin, was murdered in his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook School in the worst elementary school shooting in U.S. history to date. In the months following, Francine became a vocal advocate for common sense gun reform, and in April 2013, at the request of President Obama, Francine became the first civilian to read the President’s weekly radio address, during which she lobbied for American support of a universal background check bill. Francine is the Creative Director of Ben’s Lighthouse, a nonprofit promoting
empathy and compassion for children and she regularly performs with the bluegrass and swing band, The Flagpole Radio Cafe Orchestra.
Francine is currently developing her original project Just Five Minutes. Book and music by Francine, this is her journey through grief and trauma as a mother whose son was murdered in his first-grade classroom. Francine is also creating a children’s TV series The Isle of Skoo which is a puppet and children’s program she created through her non-profit Ben’s Lighthouse, whose characters come to life in a lighthouse community. Original puppets are complete & were designed by David Cole Wheeler, Francine’s husband. Francine leads each episode, and wrote all the original music and text for The Isle of Skoo.
In the wake of an unfathomable loss, Francine Lobis Wheeler must navigate grieving in the public eye.
Bud Trillin and a Chinatown chicken play tic-tac-toe.
André De Shields is inspired by his sister and muse, Iris.
In this episode, stories of the voices that inspire us, comfort us, and help us navigate the world--sometimes in defiance of science or logic. 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.
--- 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 --
In this episode, stories of the voices that inspire us, comfort us, and help us navigate the world--sometimes in defiance of science or logic. 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.
André De Shields is inspired by his sister and muse, Iris.
Bud Trillin and a Chinatown chicken play tic-tac-toe.
In the wake of an unfathomable loss, Francine Lobis Wheeler must navigate grieving in the public eye.
by Keith Young
Keith Young, a firefighter reflects on his 9/11 experience.
On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 2001. We’ll hear a story from a firefighter who worked on 9/11, and we’ll explore how stories helped people connect to each other in the weeks after the tragedy. This episode is hosted by George Green and Meg Bowles.
Storyteller: Keith Young