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11:35
Hawaii or Bust

by Pedro Haro

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

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The Moth Radio Hour
All The World's A Stage

--- 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 8/15/23 ---

In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. 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.

Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

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A Chat on the Stoop: Hasna Muhammad and In Deep Water

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.

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While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Occasional Magic

--- 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 8/8/23 ---
 

In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. Hosted by the Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.
 

Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

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The Family Car Extras

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06:02
Minivan Mom

by Melanie Kostrzewa

Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan

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04:50
Borrowing the Car

by Mary Ann Ludwig

Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car

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The Family Car: Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa

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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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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The Moth Radio Hour
You Are Here

--- 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 8/1/23 ---

In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 
Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy. 
Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.
A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 
Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 

 

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06:24
What Can I Bring?

by Emma Gordon

A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 

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05:46
New Year, New York, New Life

by Gina Granter

Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 

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08:57
13th Birthday, Coney Island, 1959

by Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.

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07:42
Not in the Lesson Plan

by James Hamilton

Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.

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12:08
Grey Areas

by Mary Blair

Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Not for the Faint of Heart

--- 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 7/25/23 ---

In this hour, stories of fear. From daily anxieties to earth-shattering moments of life-or-death terror. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Sudhesh Dahad deals with the aftermath of a near-death experience.

Jessica Pan attempts to cure her social anxiety.

Nick Revell takes a nerve-wracking drive down a British motorway.

Single mom, Katie Houghton-Ward, fears for her family's safety.

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08:58
My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend: Origins

by Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken.

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