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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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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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The Moth Podcast
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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05:55
Sweet Pickles

by Jesse Berdinka

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

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06:38
The Sandwich Christian Christmas

by Niceol Blue

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

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06:18
Back to 40

by Juno Men

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

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05:13
The Matchmaking Rabbi

by Amy Klein

Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.

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