Red 4ever

by Liz Kreppel

Liz Kreppel has an unfortunate run-in with lice.

An Epic Prank

by Jean Spindler

Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp

Jeffrey Berke

Stacy Staggs

Whitney Geden

WHITNEY GEDEN is a devourer of cheese, a lover of cats, and perspires elegantly. She will never say no to cake, nachos, or a great story. While she has two English degrees, she uses neither of them since she sold out and lives a quiet cubicle life. By accident, she once told one good story and won a StorySLAM.

Memento Poultry

by Whitney Geden

After her father dies, Whitney Gedden memorializes him in a unique manner he would appreciate. 

What Was Nearly Unsaid

by Tomas Davila

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect. 

Lost & Found

by Stacy Staggs

Stacy Staggs goes on a search for her biological father. 

Kind of Blue

by Jill Chenault

Jill Chenault gets advice--of all kinds--from her father on car rides. 

Is This Test?

by Jeffrey Berke

Single father Jeffrey Berke and his daughter tackle a medical issue together. 

Hey, Daddy-O! Stories of Fathers Extras

Hey, Daddy-O! Stories of Fathers

--- 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 6/18/24 ---

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This week, an episode in honor of Father's Day. Moments of unexpected understanding, confrontations in cars, and a rubber chicken. 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.

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect. 
Single father Jeffrey Berke and his daughter tackle a medical issue together. 
Jill Chenault gets advice--of all kinds--from her father on car rides. 
Stacy Staggs goes on a search for her biological father. 
After her father dies, Whitney Geden memorializes him in a unique manner he would appreciate. 

Peer Mediation

by Wendy Paige

Wendy Paige encounters a racist classmate in her new school. 

The Moth Podcast: True Crimes Told Live

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In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes.

Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush and mischief of trying to get away with it, without any chance of me (or you!) losing sleep.

Host: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers:

Adriana Eraso learns some lessons about crime and business.

Emily Popper sneaks into Colonial Williamsburg.

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If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/eventsThe Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving.

Reina Bolds

Anu Senan

Vivian Yoon

Vivian Yoon is a Korean American writer and performer from Los Angeles. Her background is in improv and sketch comedy, and pre-pandemic she performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on Harold Night. She has previously written on shows for Netflix and Amazon, and is currently developing an original series idea that was the subject of a bidding war between two major studios. Vivian is also the writer and host of the podcast K-Pop Dreaming (LAist Studios), a limited series that explores what the music reveals about the history of Korea and the Korean American community in Los Angeles.

Her Little Genius

by Vivian Yoon

Vivian Yoon feels invisible at home and in school.

Friends by Choice

by Reina Bolds

Reina Bolds is in denial about her sister, her partner in basketball, leaving for college.

Last-Gasp at Carnegie Hall

by Otis Gray

Otis Gray tries to save his relationship via a grand romantic gesture.