13:13

Honku

by Aaron Naparstek

Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.

The Moth Podcast

Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Deepa Ambekar & Linh Song

This week we’re bringing you two stories to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 

Deepa Amkebar tries to stop her true colors from showing.

Linh Song learns of her family's escape from war.

06:14

Once More, For Our American Daughter

by Linh Song

A daughter learns of her family's escape from war.

05:55

Fair and Lovely

by Deepa Ambekar

A young woman tries to stop her true colors from showing.

09:55

A Nontraditional Love

by Samuel Lewis Lee

Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.

08:20

Edelweiss

by Andy Christie

Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.

06:16

The Runaway

by Terry Wolfisch Cole

Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.

13:55

Inside Joke

by Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.

The Moth Radio Hour

Mother's Day Special

 --- 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 5/11/2021 -- 
 

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. 

Read the transcript here.

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.

06:39

Carry Him Shoulder High

by Mary Kate O'Flanagan

Mary Kate O'Flanagan takes charge and responsibility at a funeral.

09:38

Delaying Motherhood

by Jane Otai

Jane Otai takes action after suffering loss.

04:53

Babe

by Ally Mason

Ally Mason reluctantly fills a role in a school play.

07:24

What It's All About

by Bess Stillman

Bess Stillman struggles with the difficulties of being a doctor.

04:55

An Outing In Germany

by Gail Breslow

Gail Breslow is confronted about her religion at a school in Germany.

The Moth Radio Hour

More Women In The World

In this hour, more stories from women across the world. A group of daughters bear the weight of a family death; a young girl is told to keep her religion quiet; a doctor struggles to stay afloat; and a woman experiences a fairytale romance. Those stories and more. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Read the transcript here.
 

Mary Kate O'Flanagan takes charge and responsibility at a funeral.

Gail Breslow is confronted about her religion at a school in Germany.

Ally Mason reluctantly fills a role in a school play.

Bess Stillman struggles with the difficulties of being a doctor.

Aryana Rose falls in love with a younger man.

Jane Otai takes action after suffering loss.

05:26

One Hundred Percent

by Gary Bremen

A park ranger welcomes more than just visitors to the shores of Biscayne National Park. 

11:21

Blindside

by Ian McGregor

A tour guide is put through his paces on a trip to Yellowstone. 

04:25

Over The Wall

by James Shuter

An un-worldly boy rom the country finds himself in Berlin on the night the wall fell.

10:38

The Two Times I Met Laurence Fishburne

by Chenjerai Kumanyika

A former hip hop star learns that life goes on post fame and that, sometimes, you need to figure out who you're not to figure out who you are.

12:11

British Light Cavalry Sabre

by Simon Bill

After an attempted home invasion, Simon has to fight a crazed man with an eighteenth century sword.