Moth Stories
Recorded November 15, 2022Lost & Found
Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories.
by Elana Duffy
Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office.
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In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. 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.
Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office.
While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories.
In Aug of 1977, Tomas Davila was born to a proud Mexican-American family in Littlefield, TX. The oldest of three boys, he and his brothers grew up working the animal farms of Northeast, TX. At age 18, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served on board four warships, a training command, and with an Army Special Forces Unit in Balad, Iraq. He ultimately retired honorably after 23 years of military service as an Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer. Following his lifelong dream of becoming a physician, he recently completed the Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical program at Columbia University and will be applying to medical school in 2024.
by Tomas Davila
Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.
Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.
We find our pride through stories. This episode is hosted by Travis Coxson.
If you’d like to see a photo of Tomas Davila looking fabulous as he told his story at the Moth Ball, check out themoth.org/extras
Storytellers:
Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.
Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.
The Moth Education Program creates spaces where young storytellers listen, celebrate each other’s voices, and tell their own stories. Through crafting and sharing true, personal narratives, participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their peers, their community and the world around them.
At age 10, LORI SYVERSON was a nerd, and a wallflower, didn't like working in groups and never considered herself a team player. Fifty years later, she may still be a nerd but now works to bring communities closer together as president of a Twin Cities chamber of commerce and visitors bureau. A life-long learner, Lori doesn’t sit still and thrives on challenge. She’s dabbled in community television as a show host and was featured as a TEDx speaker. For the last 10 years, she’s worked with leading researchers, and innovators in the field of happiness and purpose to helps guide individuals and entire communities to a happier, and more purposeful life. She feels most fulfilled when “leaving fingerprints,” touching as many lives as possible in big and small ways.
JerriAnne Boggis is the executive director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, the founder and director of The Harriet Wilson Project; and the previous Director of Diversity Programs & Community Outreach at the University of New Hampshire. In 2015 JerriAnne was named "one of 25 Extraordinary Women of Southern New Hampshire" by the Nashua Telegraph and by the New Hampshire Humanities Council as one of the 40 most influential New Hampshirites who have vastly enriched human understanding. In 2020 she was named "one of ten New Hampshire Women of the Century" by USA Today Network for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. She currently serves on several state boards including the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and New Hampshire Listens.
Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.
Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved Aunt dies.