Moth Stories
Recorded August 6, 2022How Music Made My Life
by Danyel Smith
Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.
by Danyel Smith
Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.
by Harold Cox
Harold Cox brings his Texas roots--and speech patterns-- to his first Boston radio gig.
This week, a special episode in honor of Black History Month, with stories that celebrate the diversity of the Black experience. Dye jobs, dream jobs, and swimming pools. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Harold Cox brings his Texas roots--and speech patterns-- to his first Boston radio gig.
Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.
CJ Hunt grows up trying to "adjust the thermostat" of his racial identity.
While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.
--- 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 2/7/23 ---
This week, a special episode in honor of Black History Month, with stories that celebrate the diversity of the Black experience. Dye jobs, dream jobs, and swimming pools. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Harold Cox brings his Texas roots--and speech patterns-- to his first Boston radio gig.
Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.
CJ Hunt grows up trying to "adjust the thermostat" of his racial identity.
While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.
We hear two stories about growing up, as well as listen to a preview of The Moth’s spinoff podcast: Grown.
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Hosted by: Devin Elise Wilson
Storytellers:
Mariama Diallo learns to stand up for herself, and her brother.
PT Smith discovers the magic of reading
Eva Santiago is a Parent Organizer and Parent Advocate at the Child Welfare Organizing Project. Having completed a restorative certificate program at the New School Institute for Transformative Mentoring, she now works closely with families who are affected by the child welfare system, supporting families of color undergoing the trauma that comes with systemic oppression. She believes the first step towards healing is educating parents to better protect themselves and their families. Her personal experience with the child welfare system has driven her to spread awareness on the disproportionality within communities of color, and she believes that organizing will bring people together to create powerful solutions to transform the system.
Auburn Sheaffer and her husband share an unlikely first home.
by Eva Santiago
Eva Santiago reconnects with an old friend who is now in prison.
by David Greco
Inclement weather threatens David Greco's romantic plans for Jazz Fest.
Matthew Mercier uncovers his parents' love story.
by Paola Ayala
Paola Ayala is worried that her mother found a private letter.
--- 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 2/14/23 ---
In honor of Valentine's Day, let The Moth whisper sweet somethings in your ear(buds). Stories of falling in love, enduring devotion, and romance that blooms in the most unlikely places—or between the most unlikely people. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Inclement weather threatens David Greco's romantic plans for Jazz Fest.
Eva Santiago reconnects with an old friend who is now in prison.
Paola Ayala is worried that her mother found a private letter.
Auburn Sheaffer and her husband share an unlikely first home.
Matthew Mercier uncovers his parents' love story.