The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

13:48

The Sky is the Limit

Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.

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An author who treasures the art of letter-writing is spellbound by an inmate who becomes a pen pal, a man comes to terms with a personal tragedy caused by a gun, and a writer describes how Ernest Hemingway persuades him to risk his life by pretending to be a matador. 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.

A. E. Hotchner lets Ernest Hemmingway talk him into dressing like a matador to face a bull in Spain.

Kemp Powers is only 14 when he learns that playing with a loaded gun can have devastating consequences.

Joyce Maynard is seduced by an inmate with extraordinary letter-writiing skills.

Air Date: 3/3/2021

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Mighty: Bull, Pen, Gun

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An author who treasures the art of letter-writing is spellbound by an
inmate who becomes a pen pal, a man comes to terms with a personal
tragedy caused by a gun, and a writer describes how Ernest Hemingway
persuades him to risk his life by pretending to be a matador. 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.

A. E. Hotchner lets Ernest Hemmingway talk him into dressing like a matador to face a bull in Spain.

Kemp Powers is only 14 when he learns that playing with a loaded gun can have devastating consequences.

Joyce Maynard is seduced by an inmate with extraordinary letter-writing skills.

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11:16

Survive Then Live

by Patience Murray

Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.

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06:18

Sister Rivalry

by Michelle Robertson

Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.

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05:56

It’s Always 25 on the Island

by Joel Brady

Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.

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12:16

Balancing Act

by Aaron Pang

Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART.

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06:44

A Love Letter to my Daughter

by Kujegi Camara

When Kujegi's daughter is born, she seeks to right the wrongs of her own childhood.

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05:42

Beauty and Barcelona

by Nyla Gilstrap

A devastating moment at summer camp makes Nyla question her image.

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Mirrors: Kujegi Camara and Nyla Gilstrap

In this special Black History Month Episode, two stories about self-image and what "beauty" means. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director, Jodi Powell.

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Storytellers: Kujegi Camara, Nyla Gilstrap

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06:01

I Was Not Her Real Dad

by Erik Heen

Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.

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Women in the World

A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse.

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

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Women in the World extras

A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse.

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

Airdate: 2/16/2021

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