A special live edition of The Moth at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. A small town girl from Alabama attends charm school and gets ‘discovered’, a Texas romance is thwarted by religion, and a teenage hotel clerk comes of age--at gunpoint. Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg and Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Tricia Coburn attends Miss Macy’s Charm School and eventually lands a modeling gig.
Sara Bird finds solace from heartbreak as a librarian at the LBJ LIbrary.
John Lincoln is robbed twice while working the front desk of a hotel.
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A special edition of The Moth Radio Hour dedicated to Mothers. A woman who has never wanted children suddenly questions her choice, a little girl gets angry at her mother and runs away from home, a son struggles at his mother's deathbed, and a man finds a mother's love in unconventional ways. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison (with help from his mom). The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.
Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.
Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.
Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.
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This week, we hear standup and a story from Meg Ferrill. Plus, we examine the links between comedy and storytelling. If you want to learn more about storytelling, pick up our book How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
Read the transcript here.
Storytellers:
Meg Ferrill
Interviewed Comedians:
Meg Ferrill
Ophira Eisenberg
Hari Kondabolu
Mike Birbiglia
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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. Aud
io 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 This text may not be published online or distributed without written permission.
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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 25 Years of Stories Funny Ha Ha Episode.
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