Freelance Instructors - The Moth's Education Program

Parental Guidance

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In this hour, stories of learning from one's parents. Difficult life lessons, words of wisdom (not always heeded), and being lead by example. Listen to your father; mother knows best; respect your elders. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Bridgett Davis's mother provides for her family and teaches her daughter a valuable lesson in the process.

Ellie Lee tells the story of her Chinese immigrant father and the empire he built from nothing.

Jason Schommer's mother teaches him that bad decisions can be immortalized in photos. 

Louise Newton-Keogh learns and re-learns the meaning of "I love you" from her mother.

Jesse Berdinka

Jesse Berdinka is a native Delawarean who's had an eclectic career. A former Marine, comic book writer, and Development Exec for Miramax films, Jesse is also a member of the Timber Frame Guild of America, and owned an award-winning ice cream shop. He despises the Dallas Cowboys and raccoons, but loves live music and English muffins. He currently lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Meryl, and their daughter Molly.

Juno Men

Juno Men (she/her/hers) is a Seattle-based comedian and producer who’s openly trans, obviously Asian, and usually hungry. She’s performed across the PNW, including in The Seattle Super Secret Show, Don’t Tell Seattle, the Upper Left Comedy Festival, and gratefully opening for Chris Gethard. She can be found on Instagram @seattlejuno and co-produces a monthly Queer and POC focused comedy show at Olmstead in Capitol Hill.

Niceol Blue

The Matchmaking Rabbi

by Amy Klein

Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.

Back to 40

by Juno Men

Juno Men and her cousin go to a casino over Thanksgiving. 

The Sandwich Christian Christmas

by Niceol Blue

Niceol Blue is a street kid with nowhere to go for Christmas.

Sweet Pickles

by Jesse Berdinka

Ten-year-old Jessi Berdinka's peculiar Christmas wish is granted.

Over the River and Through the Woods Extras

Over the River and Through the Woods

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This week, a special holiday episode from The Moth. Unlikely Christmas wishes, letters from The Grinch, and a husband by Chanukah. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Ten-year-old Jessi Berdinka's peculiar Christmas wish is granted.

Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.

Mary Gaitskill pens letters as The Grinch for a neighborhood kid.

Juno Men and her cousin go to a casino over Thanksgiving. 

Niceol Blue is a street kid with nowhere to go for Christmas.

Jeannie Colon

James Gordon

For the Love of Santa

by Jeannie Colon

Jeannie Colon confronts a Santa betrayal.

The Unlikely Santa

by James Gordon

James Gordon has to live the role of Santa.

Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon Extras

Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon

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In this episode, we’re sharing stories about Santa. Normally, we don’t air stories that reveal that Santa isn’t real, however, we decided to break that tradition for a special episode. So, if any kids might listen, be warned.

Read the transcript here.

Jeannie Colon confronts a Santa betrayal.

James Gordon has to live the role of Santa.

Meg Lavery

MEG LAVERY is a middle school Health teacher, coach, and certified yoga instructor and is currently working on a graduate degree through the International Institute of Restorative Practices. She lives in a conservation community in the Chicago suburbs with her wife, daughter, and menagerie of rescue animals.

Greg Quiroga

GREG QUIROGA is a fundraising auctioneer, performer and founder of the San Francisco Disc Golf Club.

Beth Yates