13:57
Searching for my Grandmother
by Ishmael Beah
Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.
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12:51
Navajo Star Wars
Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Shocks and Surprises
--- 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 4/5/2022
In this hour, a woman gets a call in the middle of the night; a young boy discovers the truth about his idol; a girl does her best to prepare for a big moment; and a family camps out in hopes of seeing the Kennedy family. 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.
Teri Garr bonds with friends over justice and revenge.
Liel Leibowitz learns the identity of a real-life anti-hero from his childhood.
Nasrin Marzban gets ready to meet the Shah of Iran.
Micaela Murphy endures a family beach vacation.
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Shocks and Surprises
In this hour, a woman gets a call in the middle of the night; a young boy discovers the truth about his idol; a girl does her best to prepare for a big moment; and a family camps out in hopes of seeing the Kennedy family. 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.
Teri Garr bonds with friends over justice and revenge.
Liel Leibowitz learns the identity of a real-life anti-hero from his childhood.
Nasrin Marzban gets ready to meet the Shah of Iran.
Micaela Murphy endures a family beach vacation.
The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Finding Power
This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido
To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com
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25 Years of Stories: Finding Power Extras
This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido
To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com
08:26
Undaunted Planet
An activist works to try and stop a smelting plant from poisoning an entire community.
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06:58
My Mother, the Nun, and Me
by Lyralen Kaye
Lyralen Kaye comes to terms with their sexuality, while realizing that their mother might be in love with a nun.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Keep Calm and Carry On
--- 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 3/29/2022
In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.
Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.
Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.
Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.
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06:35
The Hardest Climb
by Beth Bradley
Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.
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06:23
The Death of Nano-Puppy
by Sara Jonnson
8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
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Keep Calm and Carry On Extras
In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.
Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.
Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.
Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.
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The Places We Tell Our Stories Extras
In this hour, stories of protections and curses, love and war, and straying from both convention and home. Hosted by George Dawes Green, founder of The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.
Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.
Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.
Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.
The Moth Radio Hour
The Places We Tell Our Stories
--- 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 3/22/2022
In this hour, stories of protections and curses, love and war, and straying from both convention and home. Hosted by George Dawes Green, founder of The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.
Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.
Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.
Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.
The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Critical Crash
This week, remembering a very special storyteller. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.