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Hesitations

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Hold your horses! In this hour, stories of slowing down, holding off, or taking a pause. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.
Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.
Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday.
AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships.

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They Say It’s Your Birthday Extras

On this episode, stories all about birthdays - and the importance we place on them. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Sheila Cavanaugh accidentally steals someone else’s birthday.

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

Airdate: 5/26/2023

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06:25

Maman

by Sandra Kwawu

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

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05:42

Surprise Party

by Sheila Cavanaugh

Sheila Cavanaugh accidentally steals someone else’s birthday.

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They Say It’s Your Birthday: Sheila Cavanaugh and Sandra Kwawu

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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Hesitations Extras

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14:52

Missing Pieces

by A. J. Jacobs

AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships.

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05:31

Who Said Age is Just a Number

by Linda Grosser

Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday

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06:46

What Would Roberto Clemente Do?

by Ryan Roe

Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.

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11:49

The Rough Side of the Mountain

by Theresa Thames

Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.

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The Moth Radio Hour

The Rest is History

--- 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 5/23/23 ---

In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. 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.

Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery.

Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.

Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII.

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The Rest is History Extras

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The Moth Radio Hour

Mum's The Word

--- 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 5/16/23 ---

Oh, mother! In this episode, stories celebrating birth givers, mother figures, and the many ways in which one can show up as a mom. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
Pamela Covington cooks a difficult holiday meal for her family.
Annie Share and her mom become businesswomen on the cat show circuit.
Amanda Johnston is inspired by a vulnerable conversation with her daughter.

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Risqué Business: Whitney Connolly and Caroline Woodward Extras

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Risqué Business: Whitney Connolly and Caroline Woodward

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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