The Moth Radio Hour
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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.
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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
by Jeremy Jennings
Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.
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12:29
by Brittney Cooper
Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.
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04:21
by Beth Yates
Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”
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06:29
by Meg Lavery
Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher.
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06:07
by Greg Quiroga
Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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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
by James Gordon
James Gordon has to live the role of Santa.
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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
by Jesse Berdinka
Ten-year-old Jessi Berdinka's peculiar Christmas wish is granted.
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06:38
by Niceol Blue
Niceol Blue is a street kid with nowhere to go for Christmas.
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06:18
by Juno Men
Juno Men and her cousin go to a casino over Thanksgiving.
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05:13
by Amy Klein
Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, stories of learning from one's parents. Difficult life lessons, words of wisdom (not always heeded), and being lead by example. Listen to your father; mother knows best; respect your elders. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Bridgett Davis's mother provides for her family and teaches her daughter a valuable lesson in the process.
Ellie Lee tells the story of her Chinese immigrant father and the empire he built from nothing.
Jason Schommer's mother teaches him that bad decisions can be immortalized in photos.
Louise Newton-Keogh learns and re-learns the meaning of "I love you" from her mother.
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Grown Podcast
Bonds. Rivalries. Drama. In this episode, we explore how much our siblings shape who we are. Saad Najam finds peace with his brother and Meredith Morrison takes center stage. Then, we talk to Moth EDU students about the best and worst parts of being a sibling.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison
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