The Moth Radio Hour

Gestures Great and Small: GrandSLAM Highlights from Coast to Coast

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 date of upload to podcast feed 7/27/21

In this hour, a man serves up cocktails with extra flavor; a young ballerina fills a delicate role with force; food helps to bridge a cultural gap; a woman makes a surprise announcement on stage, and more from Moth GrandSLAMs all across the country. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

06:05

Mum's Mobile Phone and Me

by Samuel Leighton-Dore

A young boy tries to send a message but gets some wires crossed.

05:38

The Wide Open Incident

by Jami Cates

A woman on a blind-date sees (and feels) the light.

The Moth Podcast

Stories of Pride: Micah Truran, Kiri Bear & Gil Reyes

On this special episode of The Moth podcast, we're featuring three stories to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ community. Micah Truran finds peace in wearing whatever, doing whatever, and being whatever, Kiri Bear learns some bonds are stronger than biology, and Gil Reyes receives the best gift ever from the love of his life.

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06:11

There Is No Spoon

by Micah Truran

Micah Truran finds peace in wearing whatever, doing whatever, and being whatever.

06:37

A Natural Mother

by Kiri Bear

Kiri Bear learns some bonds are stronger than biology.

09:18

Dasketball with Uncle Dack

by Jack Marmorstein

Jack Marmorstein realizes the role he must play in his nephew's life.

05:57

Growing Another Heart

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez struggles to pick out his baby among a group of newborns.

06:58

Eternal

by Karan Chopra

Karan Chopra learns to live his life by his father's example.

04:17

Clean Up in Aisle Five

by Chris Meyers

Chris Myers rides out his emotions after the birth of his daughter.

06:39

The Detour

by Amanda Hamilton Roos

Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.

05:18

Rock of Ages

by David Kendall

David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.

The Moth Radio Hour

Father's Day Special 2017: Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops

In this special episode celebrating fathers, a man embraces his father's music; a new dad has a breakdown in the grocery store; a young father struggles with his emotions; a son flies to Ghana for his father's funeral, a daughter reveals an embarrassing truth, and an uncle steps in to play an important role. Hosted by The Moth’s Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.

Chris Myers rides out his emotions after the birth of his daughter.

Nestor Gomez struggles to pick out his baby among a group of newborns.

Karan Chopra learns to live his life by his father's example.

Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.  

Jack Marmorstein realizes the role he must play in his nephew's life.

The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth’s 20th Anniversary Special

In this special twentieth anniversary hour, a look back at special stories and moments throughout The Moth’s 20 years. The inventor of the Baby Calzone runs into trouble with the mob. A difficult break-up lures a young woman into a digital vortex. And a pragmatic idealist learns to listen deeply. 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 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

The Moth Podcast

Vy Higginsen: A Common Ancestor

20 Years ago to the day was our first ever storytelling event. To celebrate, we're sharing a story of a woman on a quest to learn about her ancestors. 

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14:09

A Common Ancestor

by Vy Higginsen

A woman's quest to learn about her family tree and ancestor's past.

The Moth Radio Hour

The Big Oops: Blunders Large and Small

In this hour, four stories about the mistakes we make. A young girl enters a school talent show; a boy learns some family secrets when his mom returns from a trip to India; an online shopping session goes awry; and a college student is drawn into the civil rights movement. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Jessica Lee Williamson works on a routine for her school talent show.

Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's. 

11:08

Dr. King Helps Zellner Escape

by Bob Zellner

Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's. 

03:58

An Apple a Day

by Holly Rutter

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

13:09

Always Her Hasan-Bhai

by Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.