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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.
Storytellers:
Helen Langley Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.
Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’s able to help someone in crisis.
Wendy Suzuki studies memory as a doctor, and finds a new way of looking at her work when she’s confronted with her own father's memory loss.
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On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of The Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.
Storytellers:
Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.
Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
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This week's stories are going to take us from a sexy Italian tryst, to a life-changing realization. From learning to love, to learning to accept help from others. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Julie Baker learns to come to terms with her blind cane.
Hanna Bowens goes to Italy to meet someone she met on a dating app.
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In honor of National Parks Week, we've got three stories, all about our National Parks, and why they matter.
This episode was hosted by Tim Lopez.
Storytellers:
Kathy Nicarry finds strength in Yellowstone National Park.
Tim Lopez is feeling a bit lost, and then becomes a Park Ranger in California.
95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.
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March Madness has us thinking about threes, dunks, and triple-doubles… but March is also Women’s History Month, so we’re thinking about basketball in a slightly different way. So we've got two stories all about women's basketball. This episode was hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.
Storytellers:
Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college basketball career.
Dame Wilburn learns how to play basketball.
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On this episode, we’re talking family. Finding, reconnecting, and standing up for family. From a conflict in Eastern Europe, to a surprise email, we're learning why family matters. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers:
Alicia Kenworthy gets some unexpected news from Germany.
Stacy Staggs learns to live with her nephew.
Marko Ivanov takes care of his brother in a war-torn region.
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The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we’ve got two stories on the power of film, and the hold it has on people.
So whether your favorite movie of 2024 was I Saw The TV Glow, Challengers, or Sing Sing - the actual best film of 2024, get your popcorn out, and get ready to watch a, well, listen to, a story.
This episode was hosted by Emily Couch
Storytellers:
Frank Ortega begins his career in the movies.
Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.
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On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism.
Aubrianna Piton cleans up garbage for the summer and reconsiders her relationship to food waste.
Jacoby Cochran and his family build a home at Rich City Skate.
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On this episode - we’ll put on our dance shoes, we’ll find our pelvis, and we’ll find the joy and the self-expression that anybody, at any age, can get from dance. This episode is hosted by Blaze Ferrer.
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Storytellers:
Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.
Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.
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On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.
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Storytellers:
Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
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Read the transcript here.On this episode, we play one of our most shared stories of 2024
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Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
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On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a Moth Mainstage story is crafted - and talk about what it takes to make sure a story is heard.
If you'd like to support the important work that The Moth is doing to build empathy and increase connection, please make a donation. Text give24 to 78679.
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This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
A special thanks to Crystal Finn, Matilda Matabwa, Pastor Herbert Broome, and Larry Rosen, whose voices we heard in this episode.
Storytellers:
Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum.
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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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On this episode, we feature two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Plus, we feature some very special guests reading the credits. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.
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Storytellers:
Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raised so many children without absolutely losing it.
PT Smith learns the true meaning of fatherhood.
Special thanks to Fritz & Olai (9), Nilah (8), Iris & Harvey (6), Zelda (4) and Esi (9 months).
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