The Moth Podcast

The Grinch Rides Again: Mary Gaitskill

This week, a story for everyone who might feel just a little grinchy around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.

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Storyteller: Mary Gaitskill
 

16:33

The Grinch Rides Again

by Mary Gaitskill

After a traumatic life event, Mary Gaitskill finds a new sense of purpose... by becoming the Grinch for a little girl.

The Moth Radio Hour

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

--- 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 12/21/2021 ---
 

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. 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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Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 
 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

Radio Extras

Mirror Mirror On The Wall Extra

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. 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.

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

06:49

The Lesbian Hunt or What Would People Say?

by Sejal

Sejal searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

12:39

Motorcycle Cowboy

by Trevor Nourse

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid.

06:06

Attorney at Large

by Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

06:15

Marty Steps Out

by Martha Wegner

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

11:59

A Soldier’s Story

by Raymond Christian

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

13:53

Residual Effects

by Anthony Brinkley

Anthony Brinkley shares his complicated relationship with white people.

06:14

The Home Perm: Teenage Rebellion Never Looked So Good!

by Jason Schommer

Jason Schommer's mother teaches him that bad decisions can be immortalized in photos. 

Radio Extras

The Moth StorySLAM

In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco, California; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.

06:20

Communion Cookies

by William Nour

William Nour finds connection and communion through cookies.

09:46

Paranoid Shadow

by Iman Ahmed

Iman Ahmed walks behind her father.

The Moth Podcast

Walking Right Behind Them: Iman Ahmed & William Nour

This week, two stories about holding onto departed family members. This episode is hosted by Director of MothWorks Kate Tellers.

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Radio Extras

Walking Right Behind Them: Iman Ahmed & William Nour Extras

This week, two stories about holding onto departed family members. This episode is hosted by Director of MothWorks Kate Tellers.

06:46

Brothers

by Jim Giaccone

Jim Giaccone searches for his brother in the rubble of the Twin Towers.

04:46

One Small Sheep for Mankind

by Michael Devlin

Micheal Devlin rescues a sheep in a field in Ireland.

06:10

The Women of Lee Avenue

by Jean Le Bec

Jean le Bec begins to feel a sense of community at her local pool.

06:58

Bienvenidos a Deutschland

by Javier Morillo

Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.