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14:00
Martinis with Margaret

by Julia Cadieux

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

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The Moth Radio Hour
Out of Step, Out of Place

--- 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 1/16/2023.

In this hour, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than people, a young girl encounters a teacher who doesn't understand her, and a man becomes an unwilling participant on his father's hunting trip. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

John Elder Robison is an adult when he is diagnosed with Asperger's.

Renee Watson and her classmates band together to take on their teacher. 

Jon Bennett, a vegetarian, goes on a hunting trip with his father.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Creatures Great & Small

--- 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 --- 12/5/23 ---

In this hour, stories of encounters with the animal kingdom. Songbirds, rogue rams, carnivorous threats—and friends. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller and host Ray Christian. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Georgia Huff goes for a hike...in grizzly bear country.

Randy Horick finds meaning in a bird's song.

Michele Woods must prove she's a real Scottish local when her ram, Frowick, escapes.

After Fran Kras takes in a stray cat, a mystery unfolds.

As a child with a severe stutter, Alan Rabinowitz finds solace in speaking to animals.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live from London

This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from the Union Chapel in London. Stories of holding on and letting go. Adventures in low-stakes crime, military training, and family trees. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

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Altar boy Kevin McDonnell idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man. 

Jon Goode must take a swim test to become a marine.

Runa Qureshi takes a journey into her family history.

Nick Ullett describes his (mis)adventures on the path towards adoption.

 

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09:29
The Six Million Dollar Heist

by Kevin McDonnell

Altar boy Kevin McDonnell idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man. 

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13:42
All’s Well that Ends Well

by Nick Ullett

Nick Ullett describes his (mis)adventures on the path towards adoption.

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05:43
Whose Line is it Anyway?

by Jon Goode

Jon Goode must take a swim test to become a marine

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The Moth Radio Hour
One In A Million

--- 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 12/26/2023.

In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch. 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.

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Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.

 

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One In A Million Extras

In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch. 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.

Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.” 

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.


Air Date: 12/20/2023

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11:19
Meeting Tony Blair

by Jeremy Jennings

Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.

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12:29
Pick Up The Phone

by Brittney Cooper

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

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04:21
The San Francisco Gay Wedding Lollapolooza!

by Beth Yates

Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”

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06:29
The Kids Aren’t Alright

by Meg Lavery

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

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06:07
The Magic You Left

by Greg Quiroga

Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Over the River and Through the Woods

--- 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 --- 12/19/23 ---

This week, a special holiday episode from The Moth. Unlikely Christmas wishes, letters from The Grinch, and a husband by Chanukah. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Ten-year-old Jessi Berdinka's peculiar Christmas wish is granted.

Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.

Mary Gaitskill pens letters as The Grinch for a neighborhood kid.

Juno Men and her cousin go to a casino over Thanksgiving. 

Niceol Blue is a street kid with nowhere to go for Christmas.

 

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06:05
The Unlikely Santa

by James Gordon

James Gordon has to live the role of Santa.

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08:46
For the Love of Santa

by Jeannie Colon

Jeannie Colon confronts a Santa betrayal.

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Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon

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In this episode, we’re sharing stories about Santa. Normally, we don’t air stories that reveal that Santa isn’t real, however, we decided to break that tradition for a special episode. So, if any kids might listen, be warned.

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Jeannie Colon confronts a Santa betrayal.

James Gordon has to live the role of Santa.

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