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The Moth Radio Hour
Fear Factor

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 10/8/24 ---
 

In this hour, stories of fear -- facing it, outgrowing it, and learning from it. From shadowy childhood demons, to the anxieties of parenthood, and life or death choices in the face of discrimination. This hour 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.
 

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Zaena Tessema's mother invokes a mysterious figure to control her children.

Diane Kastiel gets unexpected and unwanted news.

Bruce Lee teaches Tito Chavez-Nguyen how to find his way in a new school.

Patricia Aro is scared that her children will ask her about death.

Chelsea Shorte is pulled over for the first time while masculine presenting.

Rufus May fears his own experience with mental health issues will keep him from being a clinical psychologist.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Autonomy

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 10/1/24 ---


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In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

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11:59
Finding Beauty and Love in the Chaos

by Brian Jeansonne

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

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07:19
Ken or Kna?

by Daisy Joy Rodrigo

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

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08:05
Embracing Quetzalli

by Quetzalli Castro

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

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09:35
Hope in Harlan

by Shaylan Clark

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Kansas City

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On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. 

If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. 

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Storytellers:

Glenn North learns a hard lesson involving a dirtbike.

Sue Marie Moreno helps found a nurturing community.

 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Rooted in the Past

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 9/24/24 ---
 

In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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After a trip to Senegal's Door of No Return, Hannah Drake tries to piece together a family history obliterated by slavery.  

Craig Mangum explores his relationship to Mormonism and its sacred garments. 

Luanne Sims has to grow up fast when she gets her first real job.

Dan Ariely is called upon to help a fellow burn survivor. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Gatherings

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 9/17/24 ---

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Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together-- in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 
 

Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.

Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community. 

 

 

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Less Than Or Equal To

by Aravah Chaiken

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

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06:44
English Please

by Iris Luz Hernandez

Iris  Luz Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.

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The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.

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Host: Ana Stern

Storytellers: 

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.

The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop.  For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.

Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.

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A Love Letter to My People

by Mary Shaughnessy

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community. 

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05:00
A Painful Period

by Oleeta Fogden

Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.

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10:09
It’s Not What You Wear

by Sister Laurena Alflen

Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.

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