Finding the Right Team

by Michael Watson

Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.

Dancing in the Bazaar

by Maniza Naqvi

Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.

Hungry in a Foreign Language

by Jitesh Jaggi

Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe. 

A Point of Beauty Extras

A Point of Beauty

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Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.

Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.

After her wrongful conviction, Sunny Jacobs tries to make a life for herself on death row.

Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe. 
 

Opening the Page

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On this episode, a story from our new book, A Point of Beauty.

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Host: Tiq Milan

Storyteller:

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On and Letting Go releases March 19th. Order it here, or wherever you get your books.

The YMCA Pool

by Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.

The Moth's Spring Playlist

by Audrey Pleasant

The Moth Spring Playlist

Into the Fire

by Mark Lamb

Mark Lamb loses a beloved skillet that has been seasoned by generations of his family.

Baseball & Toast

by Sara Sweet Rabidoux-Kelsey

Sara Sweet Rabidoux-Kelsey goes to great lengths to obtain a toaster.

Viviana Infante

Pushing for Love

by Viviana Infante

As a kid, Viviana Infante is determined to find love.

Traces in the Earth

by Trina Michelle Robinson

Trina Michelle Robinson creates her own family heirlooms.

Amana Mbisi

AMANA MBISI comes from the highlands of Northern Tanzania, East Africa. The name Amana is one out of his nine names with different meanings. He is fluent in three languages and functional in Danish (Yes, Danish of all languages!). He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the school of social work, University of Alaska Anchorage. His interests are in researching the integration and inclusion of immigrants and the rights of children. Of note, he is one of the first to translate Sesame Street into Swahili for children in Tanzania. He enjoys anything that makes him laugh and is in the process of discovering the excitement of storytelling.

Football in Seela

by Amana Mbisi

Amana Mbise's life is changed, thanks to a soccer ball.

Object of Desire Extras

Object of Desire

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In this hour, stories of the things we hold dear—kitchen staples, family heirlooms, and an important soccer ball. 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.

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Mark Lamb loses a beloved skillet that has been seasoned by generations of his family.

Sara Sweet Rabidoux-Kelsey goes to great lengths to obtain a toaster.

Trina Michelle Robinson creates her own family heirlooms.

As a kid, Viviana Infante is determined to find love.

Amana Mbise's life is changed, thanks to a soccer ball.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

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The crack of the bat! The smell of hot dogs! The towering home runs! In celebration of Opening Day, we've got two stories about America's Past-time.

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Host: Larry Rosen

Storytellers:

Joseph Gallo learns about his father, and about baseball.

Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

Muneesh Jain

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, MUNEESH JAIN has lived in NYC for sixteen years. His biggest passions in life are baseball and Broadway. Between the months of April and October, you will most likely find him in one of the 30 MLB ballparks across the country. Watching a ballgame, talking to strangers, and eating ice cream out of a mini-helmet. During the offseason, he's probably at a musical or a play. He is the co-host of The Clubhouse Podcast where he and his friend, Anthony Rapp, interview celebrities about why they love baseball. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @RoundingThirdMJ.