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11:04
Tales of Bravery and Stupidity

by Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.

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14:04
Chocolate Milk, Curried Goat, and Manish Water

by JerriAnne Boggis

Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved Aunt dies.

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13:06
Diary of a Deathwalker

by Lori Syverson

Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Ties That Bind

--- 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 7/5/23 ---
 

In this hour, stories of the struggles, support, and safety the bonds of family provide. 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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Sharif El-Mekki wants to follow in the footsteps of his Black Panther father.

NeShaune Lasley receives unwanted encouragement from her father.

Rebecca Barry frets over her mother's health.

Caitlin McNaughton's feminist parents don't want to get her a Barbie.

Warren Holleman must unlearn his family's lessons when he has a baby.

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The Moth Radio Hour
More Kindness of Strangers

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRXPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 6/27/23 ---

In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 
While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

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04:36
Crushed at the Dance

by Ingrid Ebbesen

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

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11:09
When it's All Been Said

by Tomas Davila

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

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The Moth Podcast
Finding Pride: Tomas Davila and Ingrid Ebbesen

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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Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

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16:43
Operation Bruin Escape and Rescue (BEAR)

by Elana Duffy

Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 

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13:52
Home

by Alistair Bane

While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

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11:45
Lost & Found

by Nathan Englander

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.

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The Moth Radio Hour
I Will Be Your Father Figure

In this special episode of The Moth, we listen to five stories about fathers — from embarrassing jokes to tender moments shared on the road. The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, interviews the fathers in her own family. And we hear two pitches from Moth listeners Bob Barin and Eric Wenger. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Adriane McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital.

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

Blessing Digha fears she has fallen short of her father’s expectations.

Harwood Taylor reaches for a father who is out of touch.

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Grown Podcast
Secrets: Diaries, Twilight, and prom

Shhhhh. In this episode, we spill the tea. Shania tells us about getting her sibling ready for a dance, and Tim Manley’s love takes on a physical form. Plus, we step out into NYC to hear some secrets, and Aleeza reads excerpts from her diary. (Yes, there’s Twilight involved.)

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Shania and Tim Manley

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live and Learn

--- 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 6/13/23 ---

In this hour, stories of lessons for real life. Navigating young love, learning to live in the moment, and how to drive stick shift. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

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Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."
Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead up to the birth of her son. 
Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.
Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 
Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

 

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12:42
Auntie Anh Dreams Big

by Anh Vu Sawyer

Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

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