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On this episode, we feature two stories all about giving back. Hosted by the Moth’s Director of Development, Lee Ann Gullie.
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Storytellers:
Jim Beebe-Woodard’s parents teach him a lesson about empathy and care for others.
Richard Cardillo heals through the act of giving bread.
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Grown is a new podcast from The Moth that is all about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood.
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Grown is co-hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo, two Moth storytellers and graduates of The Moth’s Education program who are on the cusp of adulthood themselves. Together, they guide listeners through true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Using their unique points of view, Aleeza and Fonzo will discuss first crushes, culture, identity, secrets, and more. Like The Moth Podcast, Grown centers these fresh, personal stories told at Moth events worldwide—but Grown also features conversations with the storytellers themselves, on the street interviews, audio diaries from young voices, and more. Grown is a podcast that reminds us that no matter how old we are, we’re never fully grown.
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Halloween can be a time when we both put on our masks and take them off. In this episode, two stories about two different Halloween nights. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
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Storytellers:
Sofya Tamarkin - A child from the Soviet Union learns about American Halloween traditions.
Tricia Ho - A Halloween party becomes genuinely frightening.
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On this episode, we share a story about resilience, survival, and one child’s experience in the holocaust. Stick around after the story for an interview with Albert Hepner, where we’ll talk to him about his life after the war, what we can take away from his experiences, and so much more. This episode is hosted by director and producer Michelle Jalowski, who also directed Albert’s story.
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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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Storyteller: Tonja Murphy
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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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Peabody-award winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika hosts an episode which explores all the learning that takes place outside the classroom.
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Storytellers:
Adrienne Lotson shares the stories her father told her about Harlem
Lopaka Kapanui learns some lessons from his mother about the legacies we leave behind
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On this episode, we learn from children. This episode is hosted by Chloe Salmon.
Storytellers:
Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.
Nepurko Keiwua leads a rib revolution.
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In this special episode, we examine the relationship between Swimming and the Black community. And we hear from one of our favorite podcasts, The Stoop. If you’d like to listen to more great stories from The Stoop, subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts, or visit thestoop.org to learn more.
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This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust and Leila Day.
Storyteller:
While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.
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On this episode of the Moth podcast, we examine the relationship between cars and families. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
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Storytellers:
Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car.
Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan.
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On this episode of The Moth Podcast, Catherine Burns, our former artistic director, shares the very first story she ever directed, and the last. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns.
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Storytellers:
Woniya Thibeault survives in the wilderness
Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken
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We take a look at the meaning of Independence Day through story. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.
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Storyteller:
Juan Rodriguez recounts his American journey.
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We find our pride through stories. This episode is hosted by Travis Coxson.
If you’d like to see a photo of Tomas Davila looking fabulous as he told his story at the Moth Ball, check out themoth.org/extras
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Storytellers:
Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.
Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.
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On this episode, stories all about birthdays - and the importance we place on them. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
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Storytellers:
Sheila Cavanaugh accidentally steals someone else’s birthday.
Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.
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We’ve got two SLIGTHLY spicy stories. Don’t worry nothing untowards happens, but if you’re listening with kids, you might want to wait on this one. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
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Storytellers:
Whitney Connolly shares a photo without realizing what else is in the background.
A trip to Brazil provides a great teaching moment for both Caroline Woodward and her 3 year daughter.
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In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet day on April 30th, we’re sharing two Moth stories all about the special role pets play in our lives. This episode is hosted by the Moth’s Social Media Coordinator, Estee Daveed.
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Storytellers:
Scott Sanders deals with jealousy as his dog becomes a more successful actor than he is.
Noriko Rosted must find a pet sitter for her beloved cat before her trip to Italy.
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We hear stories about poetry and how it can bring people together. This episode is hosted by Keighly Baron.
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Storytellers:
Natalie Bell - Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.
Glenn North - Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.
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We hear stories about how books and reading can foster connection. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch
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Storytellers:
Kashyap Raja finds beauty in reading the Gruffalo to a young child.
Errol McLendon receives some heartfelt gifts.
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We hear a story from someone searching for their family’s history. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
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If you’d like to see photos of Jean-Michele and her grandmother, go to themoth.org/extras
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Here’s a taste of The Moth’s very first spinoff, Grown!
Subscribe to Grown wherever you get your podcasts, or check out its website for more information: www.grownpod.com
This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
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