What a Way to Go

by Mary Ann Ludwig

Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap.

Angry

by Amber Phillips

Amber Phillips learns the art of tension. 

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The Push and the Pull

--- 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 5/9/23 ---

In this hour, stories of strength of will, crystallizing under pressure, and the power of intentionally directed anger. 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.

Read the transcript here.

As he raises his strong-willed daughter, R.A. Villanueva remembers the other powerful women in his life.  

Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap.

Self-described unathletic man, Steve Clark, signs up for the Philadelphia marathon. 

Amber Phillips learns the art of tension. 

Pet Stars: Scott Sanders and Noriko Rosted

In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet day on April 30th, we’re sharing two Moth stories all about the special role pets play in our lives. This episode is hosted by the Moth’s Social Media Coordinator, Estee Daveed.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Scott Sanders deals with jealousy as his dog becomes a more successful actor than he is.

Noriko Rosted must find a pet sitter for her beloved cat before her trip to Italy.

Scott Sanders

Scott Sanders is an ex-actor and ex-New Yorker who moved to the left coast 15 years ago and is still wrestling with cross-cultural challenges. Scott introduced graffiti and urban tagging to the Inner Mongolian territories. He's been kidnapped in China and hit by lightning in Brooklyn. He's scored multiple StorySLAM wins at The Moth and told tales for NPR's Snap Judgement, Fireside, Porchlight, BustingOut Storytelling and LitQuake. He's proud to have been part of multiple Moth Mainstage events. Scott is currently writing a script called Dog Tales Lie based on canine rivalry when his dog became an acting superstar.

My Dog Takes All The Bows

by Scott Sanders

Scott Sanders deals with jealousy as his dog becomes a more successful actor than he is

Pet Stars: Scott Sanders and Noriko Rosted Extras

In Famiglia Extras

In Famiglia

In this hour, stories dealing with all things family: from sibling hi-jinx, to the difficulties of having children (and parents). Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

The Moth

by Nya Abernathy

The Moth Playlist: Mother's Day Playlist

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #58

Marya Morris

MARYA MORRIS has a professional background in urban planning. Today she works as a perennial garden designer, an editor and writer, a caregiver to her mom, and she produces storytelling and live music gigs for Story Jam. Marya was born in Goshen, NY, grew up and went to college in Madison, WI, and has lived in or near Chicago for many years.

Amanda Johnston

Holiday Surprises

by Pamela Covington

Pamela Covington cooks a difficult holiday meal for her family.

No Time for Second Guessing

by Marya Morris

Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.

The Purrrfect First Job

by Annie Share

Annie Share and her mom become businesswomen on the cat show circuit. 

Just like Uncle Bubba

by Amanda Johnston

Amanda Johnston is inspired by a vulnerable conversation with her daughter. 

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