Radio Extras

Pole Vaulting, Comedy, and the Congo

A mother struggles with her son's choice to have a religious wedding, a high schooler with a funny name becomes a pole vaulter, a social scientist commutes to war-torn countries for work, and a comedian confronts a heckler. Hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Annie Korzen has trouble letting go as her son grows up, gets engaged, and gets married.

Matthew Dicks is more concerned with beating his own high school track teammates than winning the meet.

Richard Matthew must decide whether the risks of working in war-torn areas of the world are worth it.

Hari Kondabolu finally confronts a heckler after years of hearing jerks in the front row.

Air Date: 11/23/21

09:41

Holy Moly

by Raabia Wazir

Raabia Wazir leaves KY to take a job at Muslim Civil Rights Organization in DC.

11:31

It Wasn’t Great

by Liz Phair

A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting. 

05:08

The Show Must Go On

by Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting.

04:42

Don't Know Much About Music

by Jason Mesches

Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.

13:10

A Thpoonful of Thugar

by Phil Wang

Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins. 

06:07

An Instrumental Crisis

by Laura Hitchcock

Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.

Radio Extras

Veterans Day: Scott Young & Tom Sitter Extras

This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. To see the extras for this episode, head to our website: themoth.org/extras

Hosted by: Jon Goode

Air Date: 11/11/2021

07:22

Our Rhine River Crossing, March 1945

by Tom Sitter

Tom Sitter retells a hair-raising tale from his WWII service.

06:19

Ghost of Vietnam

by Scott Young

Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vietnam Veteran father.

The Moth Podcast

Veterans Day: Scott Young & Tom Sitter

This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. 

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers: Scott Young & Tom Sitter

11:29

After The Plague, Came The Renaissance

by Led Black

Thanks to his wife, Led Black discovers a new type of masculinity. 

16:31

Meeting the Jazz Giant

by Quiara Alegría Hudes

Having grown up in the world of music, Quiara Alegría Hudes finds her college music program lacking. 

12:38

When the Truth Pops Out

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

As a high school student, Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals more of himself than he realized while writing his first musical.

Radio Extras

Give Peace A Chance: Jan Stapleman & Frank Chalmers

The Moth Podcast

Give Peace A Chance: Jan Stapleman & Frank Chalmers

Read the transcript here.

06:35

Jobs Not Bombs

by Frank Chalmers

Frank Chalmers gives peace a chance.

06:47

Family Values

by Jan Stapleman

Jan Stapleman navigates the borders of her moral compass and her family.

05:13

Genes: A Love Story

by Beth Bucher

Beth Bucher makes a hard decision to protect her health.

Radio Extras

Veterans' Day 2016: Iraq, Aircraft Carriers & Candy

A special Veterans' Day episode of The Moth. A Naval Aviator trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces. 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.