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05:47
I Don't Want That Smoke

by Maxie Jones

Maxie Jones gives in to peer pressure and faces the wrath of his mother.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Reconciling the Past

 --- 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 2/6/2024.
 

In this hour, stories of looking backward to forge ahead. Seeking justice for heinous crimes decades old, memories flooding back during a chance encounter, and reconciling darkness during a joyous time. This hour is 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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Journalist Jerry Mitchell takes on notorious members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Reyna Grande finds kinship with a man seeking asylum in the US.

In her journey to start a family, Sarah Jane Johnson also finds herself facing her past. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Hidden Beauty

 --- 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 2/6/2024.
 

In this hour, stories of beauty—internal, skin-deep, and previously undiscovered. 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.

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George Dawes Green encounters many characters while working on a crisis hotline.
Archy Jamjun wants to be beautiful like his sister.
Annette Herfkens survives a plane crash.

 

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05:11
Check Yourself

by Emily Richmond

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

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03:27
Gold Lamé Pants

by Emilie Bahr

Emilie Bahr deals with some pants issues, with the help of her father.

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13:51
Turbulence

by Annette Herfkens

Annette Herfkens survives a plane crash.

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09:34
Beauty

by Archy Jamjun

Archy Jamjun wants to be beautiful like his sister

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The Moth Podcast
The Big Easy: Emilie Bahr and Emily Richmond

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On this episode, we share two stories from one of the best places to hear a live story, New Orleans. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
 

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Storytellers:

Emilie Bahr deals with some pants issues, with the help of her father.

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

Whether you’re in New Orleans or not, if YOU’D like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live from Dayton

 --- 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 1/30/2024.
 

A special live edition of The Moth, brought to you from the Victoria Theater in Dayton, Ohio. Conscious uncoupling, a livestock auction, new perspectives, and Darth Vader. This hour is hosted by Dame Wilburn with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

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Sara Rabidoux-Kelsey has a unique living arrangement with her ex.

Dame Wilburn has a startling encounter with Darth Vader.

16 and pregnant, Jackie Andrews must find a way out of financial hardship.

Anthony Brinkley finds his perspective changed after being the victim of a racially-motivated attack.

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12:21
Til Death Do Us Part

by Sara Sweet Rabidoux-Kelsey

Sara Rabidoux-Kelsey has a unique living arrangement with her ex.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Unexpected Community

--- 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 1/23/2024.

In this hour, stories of finding your people—on the basketball court, behind the bar, or on the street. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team. 

Julia Cadieux's college bartending job isn't what she expected. 

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.


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The Moth Podcast
Slamming into the New Year: Liza Cooper and Jim Winship

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On this episode, we share two stories, one meta, and one about a mountain music festival.

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Host: Gabriel Szajnert

Storytellers:

Liza Cooper tells a story… about telling a moth story.

Jim Winship finds healing at a mountain-music festival.

If YOU’D like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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05:28
We’re Not Just Playing Basketball

by Harwood Taylor

At the age of 50, Harwood Taylor returns to basketball with a new team. 

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13:02
Nobody Ever Did That For Us

by José Fausm

When Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural, he finds inspiration all around him.

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