Moth Stories
Recorded October 11, 2023How To Be a Drop of Water
by Jenny Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
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Jenny Nguyen
The Moth Radio Extras
Added July 19, 2025In A World... Extras
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Justin Werfel
The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Gifts and Gratitude
On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.
Storytellers:
Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
Moth Stories
Recorded November 17, 2015Driving It Home
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
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Recorded April 4, 2019Santa Never Saw It Coming
Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
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Stephanie Garibaldi
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Webster Isheanopa Makombe
WEBSTER ISHEANOPA MAKOMBE is a food systems activist and nutrition advocate. He is a core group member of the Act4Food campaign, spearheading "valuing local and indigenous food knowledge and strengthening local food systems." He is also a youth leader with the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement (SUN). Webster graduated this year from the University of Zimbabwe Law School. His dissertation looked at the question of ‘the justiciability of the right to food in Zimbabwe's constitutional system’. A reader-turned-writer, Webster enjoys artistic expression in the form of literature and music when carrying out his advocacy work. He is also the curator of a mini-food festival under Act4Food in Zimbabwe called NhapiTapi Food Festival. The word ‘nhapitapi ‘is in his native language chiShona and loosely translates to "finger-licking good" in English.
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Lebo Mashile
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Nsovo Mayimele
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Mathilda Matabwa
DR MATILDA MATABWA is a Gender Specialist and Theologian and the first female Secretary General in World Assemblies of God. Over her multi-year career she has also been the Chairperson of the Malawi Roads Authority, and an executive and facilitator with the African Women Network, the Evangelical Association of Malawi, and World Religions for Peace, among other organizations. She lives in Malawi with her family.
Moth Stories
Recorded March 16, 2024The Breadwinner
8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.
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Recorded January 1, 2025Purpose in Pharmacy
A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career
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Recorded March 16, 2024Happen It
In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added January 1, 2025Live from Johannesburg
--- 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 1/7/25 ---
This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.
A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.
In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.
The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Resolutions
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For the New Year, we've got two stories about resolving to quit some bad habits. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Ian Stewart does his best to quit smoking.
Melissa Earley learns some lessons on a post-divorce vacation.
Over the River and Through the Woods Transcript
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Stories about Letters Transcript
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