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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica

Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and encounters some choppy seas.

Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks

In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. 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.

 

Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance. 

Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce.

Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda. 

In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her pride.

Safia Ibrahim is determined to be ordinary. Podcast # 936

 

 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Diavian Walters and Lori Gottlieb

On this episode, the perfect hair and the perfect donor. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers:

Diavian Walters has a relationship with hair that is shear madness.

Lori Gottlieb searches for the perfect donor and the whole package.

Podcast # 537

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: To Thine Own Self Be True

In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.


In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.

Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to promote the movie "Soul Plane."

Hayley Dunning decides to confess her feelings to her colleague.

Heidi Stuber is forced to decide between the needs of her husband and the needs of her child.

An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for Joe Jackson's lifelong dedication to music.


Podcast # 714

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Don't Drink the Bug Juice

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

How Anime Saved My Life

by Denzell Jobson

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Bug Juice and Slushies

On this episode… liquid nostalgia. We’ve got two stories about those fountains of childhood sugar highs and summer memories - bug juice and slushees.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

 

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance

In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. 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.


Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up. 

Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.

Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant. 

Reporter Dinesh Ramde is tasked with writing an obituary for a fallen soldier. 

Devorah Agami describes learning to live with Bell's Palsy. 


Podcast # 934


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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus

On this episode, we’re going from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the soul.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.

Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.

 

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"Forgive Me Father, For I Have Sinned."

by Kristina Nasi

Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.

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Queen Size Bed

by Caroline Connolly

Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On

In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.


8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for. 

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job. 

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador. 

Podcast # 757

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Learning to Sail

In this episode, Jamie Trowbridge learns a couple of lessons from his father - about sailing and about life. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali.

Podcast # 720

 

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves

In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father. 
Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother. 
Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf. 
Deborah Nagan-Lee inherits her father's helpful nature.
April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free-spirited mother.

 

 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Traveling Together

Summer has us thinking about travel… about vacations, beach trips, BBQs and picnics, starry nights in the great outdoors, and exploring other countries. But also, it has us thinking about what makes travel special - the people you visit, and the people you travel with. So, in this episode, two stories about trips and sojourns in which the meaning and memories are made because of friends and family.

This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly spends a summer with her grandma - drinking coffee, strolling the mall and making memories.

Marjory Cohen goes on a special trip to Vegas with a friend.

 

 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: A Place at the Family Table

In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

 

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Hot Child in The City: David Brown & Randi Skaggs

This week, stories all about making it work in the city.

Hosted by: Jodi Powell

Storytellers: David Brown, Randi Skaggs

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The Moth Podcast
Hot Child in The City: David Brown & Randi Skaggs

This week, stories all about making it work in the city.

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Hosted by: Jodi Powell

Storytellers: David Brown, Randi Skaggs

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The Moth Radio Hour
A Place at the Family Table

--- 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 2/1/2022
 

In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Read the transcript here.
 

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.
 

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana role of "older sister" gets put to the test.
 

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

 

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