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06:23
Return to Sender

by Matty Struski

Matty Struski pens a letter in an attempt to win back his ex.

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06:55
Meeting in the Middle

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill's letter is read aloud in her human sexuality class.

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06:59
We Regret to Inform You

by Otis Gray

Otis Gray gets a job writing rejection letters.

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05:07
Dear Eric

by Stacey Perlman

Stacey Perlman visits a medium, who knows of a letter to the great beyond.

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03:22
The Classroom

by Tonja Murphy

Tonja Murphy’s students always tell her the truth, so she has to be careful about what outfits she wears.

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Popping Up: Tonja Murphy

On this episode, we take a look at one of the coolest projects the Moth has done - the traveling Pop Up Porch. And we hear a story that came out the Pop Up Porch from Tonja Murphy about how her students always tell her the truth.

We also interview Rita Brent - who hosted one of our events and shares her experiences.

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Hosted by:
Aldi Kaza

Storyteller: Tonja Murphy

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live from Santa Barbara

--- 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 --- 10/03/23 ---

A special live edition of The Moth brought to you from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California. An encounter in the Alaskan wilderness, an intergenerational connection through music, and a rockstar who feels out of touch. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Monte Montepare finds himself at an emotional crossroads in rural Alaska.

Christina Igaraividez connects to her grandmother through the violin.

Drummer Patty Schemel finds herself on tour with millennials. 

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Apocalypse Now?: Om Choudhary & Annabelle Gurwitch

In this episode, apocalypse now? Om Choudhary learns that even in dire times it's still not the end of the world, and Annabelle Gurwitch tries to usher in a new era of change — the Age of Aquarius.

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The Call

--- 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 9/26/23 ---

In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Susan Fee gets a surprise when she calls her daughter.

A series of missed calls gets scientist Moran Cerf in hot water.

Nancy Mahl gets a call from her mom on 9/11.

Cheech Marin finds his calling after dodging the draft.

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Confrontations

 

--- 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 --- 11/7/23 ---

In this hour, stories of war, face-offs, and confronting the demons within. A man must come to terms with his sexuality (as well as those who judge him), a woman learns that her ladylike upbringing has lasting marks, and a child fights to survive The Killing Fields of Cambodia. This hour is hosted by The Moth's former Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
 

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After finally accepting his sexuality, Pádraig Ó'Tuama uses language to heal rather than harm.

Tricia Rose Burt attempts to break the strictures of her Southern upbringing.

Arn Chorn-Pond uses his musical gift to survive the Khmer Rouge.

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10:49
The Magician

by Anthony Griffith

Anthony Griffith navigates life with his single mom.

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06:20
Grand Illusion

by Micaela Blei

Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants something more.

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It’s Magic: Micaela Blei and Anthony Griffith

We experience magic in different forms. This episode is hosted by Moth director Jodi Powell.

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Storytellers:

Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants something more.

Anthony Griffith navigates life with his single mom.

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After the Fall

--- 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 9/19/23 ---

In this hour, stories of healing. Moving through loss, unexpected sources of comfort, and bonds forged in grief. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show. 

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Betsy Lamberson's dream life abroad takes a tragic turn.

Teenage Samuel Blackman reconsiders his devotion to his faith.

Paige Cornwell finds solace at Victoria's Secret.

Amarantha Robinson finds a way to reframe a traumatic experience.

Esther Messe finds that her personal version of Simon Says if more than just a game.
 

An unimaginable loss changes the relationship between Bill Hall and his wife. 
 

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06:17
In a Small Dark Room

by Amaranth Robinson

Amarantha Robinson finds a way to reframe a traumatic experience.

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12:53
Breaking Open

by Betsy Lamberson

Betsy Lamberson's dream life abroad takes a tragic turn.

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