Deathbed Obama

by Dion Flynn

Obama impersonator Dion Flynn gets an unlikely gig.

The Cartier Curse

by Carole Radziwill

Carole Radziwill is gifted a watch that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

Obama, Jackie, and the All Star Game Extras

Obama, Jackie, and the All Star Game

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In this hour, a professional impersonator gets an unusual gig, a journalist is befuddled by the facts, and a brother-sister duo who really love baseball. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Obama impersonator Dion Flynn gets an unlikely gig.

Carole Radziwill is gifted a watch that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

Michaela Murphy takes her little brother on a cross-country adventure to see an All-Star Game.

The Moth Podcast: Star Wars Extras

The Moth Podcast: Star Wars

Listen to episodes on Spotify, Apple, iHeart or wherever you stream your podcasts.

On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years. 

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Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr.

Storytellers:

Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costume for the real Darth Vader.

Shannan Paul’s mother teaches her that it’s alright to fall in love with science-fiction.

Manuelito Wheeler translates Star Wars: A New Hope into Navajo.
 

2024 Moth Ball

Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton

Beth Ann Fennelly

Gabriela Quiroz

Saad Sarwana

These Books are for Children...

by Steven Carr

Steven Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program. 

Legendary Chemistry

by Saad Sarwana

Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

The Proper Time to Eat

by Beth Ann Fennelly

Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

A Terrifying Tradition

by Gabriela Quiroz

Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

Caroline Connolly

After Party

by Caroline Connolly

Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules. 

Not So Golden Rules Extras

Not So Golden Rules

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/21/24 ---

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In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time to eat. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Steven Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program. 

Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules. 

Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

The Moth Podcast: Birmingham

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 On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham, Alabama.

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Host: Suzanne Rust

Storytellers:

Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a play.

Anthony Underwood figures that the best way to get good banana pudding is to make it himself.

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