The Moth Podcast

Like A Mother: Jim Giaccone & Kate Spindler

This week, two stories about mothers and mental health. 

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Hosted by: Kate Tellers

Storytellers: Jim Giaccone, Kate Spindler

06:31

Fragile

by Aleyne Larner

Aleyne Larner meets a man 20 years her senior.

04:57

Whenever You're Ready, Dave

by Dave Moran

Law professor Dave Moran tries his hand at modelling.

14:40

War and Popcorn

by Mariam Bazeed

Mariam Bazeed and their family relocate to Egypt during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

04:49

The Only Lonely Girl

by Krisy Lawlor

Kristin Lawlor feels like the only single girl in New York.

05:55

An Unexpected Journey

by Naushin Khan

Student Naushin Khan has never had a "good relationship" with chemistry

Radio Extras

Cruise Control: Oscar Saavedra & Nina Slowinski Extras

This episode is all about cars - the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. 

Hosted by: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers: Oscar Saavedra, Nina Slowinski 

05:24

Joy Ride

by Oscar Saavedra

Oscar gets a renewed sense of freedom after getting his learners permit. 

04:25

2001 Red Honda CR-V

by Nina Slowinski

Nina grows to love her dad's quirky car. 

Radio Extras

Mother's Day Special

A special edition of The Moth Radio Hour dedicated to Mothers. A woman who has never wanted children suddenly questions her choice, a little girl gets angry at her mother and runs away from home, a son struggles at his mother's deathbed, and a man finds a mother's love in unconventional ways. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison (with help from his mom). The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.

Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.

Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.

Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.

Radio Extras

Snow White and the Screaming Meemies

A 5-year-old girl is caught stealing by her strict mother, a shy writer gives her first ever interview on national TV, a child gets caught in the shelter shuffle of the foster system, and a wilderness search and rescue teacher goes out on a ledge to help a young man.

06:47

Frowick Frolicks

by Michele Woods

Michele must prove she's a real Scottish local when her ram, Frowick, escapes. 

06:01

Boys In Black

by Birungi Birungi

Birungi has some trouble securing a work visa after he graduates college. 

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Think Fast!: Michelle Woods & Birungi Birungi

This week, two stories about quick thinking in the face of adversity. 

Hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali

Storytellers: Michele Woods, Birungi Birungi

14:06

The Book War

by Wang Ping

Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China. 

05:13

Lost and Found

by Charlotte Cline

Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.

07:26

Resurrection of a Junkie

by Gregory Brady

Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.

08:39

Strangers on a Train

by Onnesha Roychoudhuri

Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway.

06:17

Cleanliness is Next to Mom-liness

by Hope Iyiewuare

A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.

Radio Extras

Right Here, Right Now: Julie Baker & Meg Lavery

This week, two stories about moments of reckoning.

This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Recording support from Tiffany Goode.

Storytellers: Julie Baker, Meg Lavery