What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.
Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.
Podcast # 896
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.
Copyright © 2024 The Moth. All rights reserved. This text may not be published online or distributed without written permission.
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.
Copyright © 2024 The Moth. All rights reserved. This text may not be published online or distributed without written permission.
Go back to Not As They Seem Episode.
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.
Copyright © 2024 The Moth. All rights reserved. This text may not be published online or distributed without written permission.
Go back to Hidden Beauty Episode.
MARTHA COONEY is a Philadelphia native and the founder and director of StoryUP! (storyupphilly.com), which uses comedy and storytelling to inspire kids. Martha performs as a comedian and storyteller around Philadelphia. You can find her comic strip Produce High, about fruits and vegetables in high school, @producehigh on Instagram.
by Usra Gahzi
Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.
Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.
Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.
by Susan Rohde
Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.
by Nadia Hakim
8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.
New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."
by Jim Hasson
Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.
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In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.
Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.
New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."
Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.
Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.
Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.
8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.
In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Read the transcript here.On this episode, we play one of our most shared stories of 2024
Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry