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Family Circus 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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The Moth Podcast: Live from LA GrandSLAM

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We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke, who played the vibraphone, and Eban Schletter, who played the theremin.

Special thanks to Gary Buchler, regional producer of The Moth's Los Angeles slam series.

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Storytellers:

Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.

David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.

Bryan Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.

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The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 7, 2025
The Moth Podcast: Live from LA GrandSLAM Extras

We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke, who played the vibraphone, and Eban Schletter, who played the theremin.

Special thanks to Gary Buchler, regional producer of The Moth's Los Angeles slam series.

Storytellers:

Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.

David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.

Bryan Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.

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The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious

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On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski. 

Storytellers:

Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

Heidi Munson’s boss goes the extra mile.

Laurie Bushbaum tries to find a way to give away her mom’s hats.

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The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 7, 2025
The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious Extras

On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski. 

Storytellers:

Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

Heidi Munson’s boss goes the extra mile.

Laurie Bushbaum tries to find a way to give away her mom’s hats.

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Moth Storytellers
Jameer Pond

Jameer Pond is an award-winning host, storyteller, director, and interviewer who has been creating digital content for 10+ years. A Brooklyn native, Jameer has hosted hit programs and events with the Starz hit series Power, BET, MTV, Hot 97, Buzzfeed, NBC and more. Jameer's witty commentary and silly, intellectual, passionate, and vulnerable attributes have attributed to him catapulting full force into what is now a successful career as an award-winning digital producer and visual media maven. He's currently a Creative Video Director at CondÈ Nast.

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Moth Storytellers
Shristi Karki

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Shannan Scarselletta

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Gina Belafonte

Gina Belafonte is an award-winning producer, director, actress, educator, prison abolitionist, and freedom activist. Co-founder of Sankofa.org, Gina has been using art as a tool to communicate messages of hope and civic engagement for over 25 years.

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Moth Stories
Recorded November 15, 2023
My Mother’s Drive

by Shristi Karki

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

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Moth Stories
Recorded May 10, 2023
Cheeseburger

by Jameer Pond

Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college. 

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Moth Stories
Recorded March 9, 2019
Big

by Shannan Scarselletta

6 foot 11 year old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. 

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Moth Stories
Recorded April 4, 2023
Life Cycles

by Gina Belafonte

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Added October 29, 2024
Against the Grain

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 11/6/24 ---

In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college. 

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

6 foot 11-year-old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. 

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother. 

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The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 7, 2025
Against the Grain Extras

In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Autonomy 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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Cringeworthy 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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River City 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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Funnybone 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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Star Wars 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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