Less Than Or Equal To

by Aravah Chaiken

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.

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Host: Ana Stern

Storytellers: 

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.

The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop.  For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.

Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.

Rooted in the Past Extras

Quetzalli Castro

Daisy Joy Rodrigo

Daisy Joy Rodrigo is a mother, wife, runner, and educator. On the weekends, you can find her writing, watching her kids’ basketball games, track meets or walking her goldendoodle “Jack Bow Wow” (named after Jack Bauer from the show 24.) Daisy, daughter of immigrant parents, spends her days as a school principal in the same Bronx district she once lived in as a young child. She believes in Bronx brilliance and that all children deserve a high-quality education––no matter where they live.

Brian Jeansonne

BRIAN JEANSONNE is a proud native of New Orleans, where he resides with his wife, Kristy, and their five children – four sons and one daughter. An avid athlete, Brian's life took an unexpected turn in 2019; during a routine morning workout, he noticed his left foot dragging unnaturally. Now, four years post-diagnosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has significantly impaired his neuromuscular capabilities. Brian has recently completed his memoir, an 80,000-word narrative, written using only his eyes. Online, you can follow Brian and his family, @theJeansonne7.

Hope in Harlan

by Shaylan Clark

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Embracing Quetzalli

by Quetzalli Castro

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Ken or Kna?

by Daisy Joy Rodrigo

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Finding Beauty and Love in the Chaos

by Brian Jeansonne

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

Autonomy Extras

Autonomy

--- 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 10/1/24 ---

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In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. 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.

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

The Moth Podcast: Kansas City Extras

The Moth Podcast: Kansas City

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On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. 

If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. 

Read the transcript here

Storytellers:

Glenn North learns a hard lesson involving a dirtbike.

Sue Marie Moreno helps found a nurturing community.

Fear Factor Extras

DaddyO! Stories of Fathers Transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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TLC Tender Loving Care Transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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Not So Golden Rule Transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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