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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.

Moth Stories

Recorded November 15, 2023

My Mother’s Drive

by Shristi Karki

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

Moth Stories

Recorded May 10, 2023

Cheeseburger

by Jameer Pond

Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college.

Moth Stories

Recorded March 9, 2019

Big

by Shannan Scarselletta

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

Moth Stories

Recorded April 4, 2023

Life Cycles

by Gina Belafonte

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother.

The Moth The Moth Radio Hour

Added October 29, 2024

Against the Grain

--- 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 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 December 29, 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.

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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Birmingham 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 The Moth Radio Hour

Added November 12, 2024

Outside the Box

This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 11/19/24

In this hour, stories from risk-takers, innovators, and trail-blazers. Scientific feats, pushing the boundaries of age, and a different kind of motherhood. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Whale biologist Iain Kerr demonstrates his new invention on live-television.

Carolyn Meyer tries online dating at the age of 80.

Roseline Orwa reclaims her power and starts a new chapter.

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The Moth Radio Extras

Added December 29, 2025

Outside the Box Extras

In this hour, stories from risk-takers, innovators, and trail-blazers. Scientific feats, pushing the boundaries of age, and a different kind of motherhood. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Whale biologist Iain Kerr demonstrates his new invention on live-television.

Carolyn Meyer tries online dating at the age of 80.

Roseline Orwa reclaims her power and starts a new chapter.

The Moth Radio Extras

Added December 29, 2025

The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing Extras

On this episode, stories about the theater, performing, and life on the stage. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Rose Laughlin finds that playing Jesus in her school’s passion play is trickier than one might expect.

Honor Finegan tries out for the musical, Annie.

True Crimes Told Live 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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Leftovers 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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Summer Camp! 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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