The Moth Podcast
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
by Erik Heen
Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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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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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06:24
by Stacey Bader Curry
Stacey Bader Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.
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08:17
by Kristin Lee
Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Lee is reluctant to sing.
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05:17
by Kayleigh Hudson
Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.
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06:09
by Sivad Johnson
Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.
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This week, two stories of love, losing it, and finding it again when you least expect it. This episode of The Moth Podcast is hosted by Dame Wilburn.
Storytellers: Kemp Powers, Beth Bradley
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05:58
by Beth Bradley
Beth finds something unexpected in the frozen pizza aisle.
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The Moth Podcast
This week, two stories of love, losing it, and finding it again when you least expect it. This episode of The Moth Podcast is hosted by Dame Wilburn.
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Storytellers: Kemp Powers, Beth Bradley
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07:36
by Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman takes her mother's advice during her Lion King audition.
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The Moth Radio Hour
A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.
Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.
Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.
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A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.
Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.
Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.
Airdate: 2/2/2021
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The Moth Podcast
This week, two stories about moments of reckoning.
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This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Recording support from Tiffany Goode.
Storytellers: Julie Baker, Meg Lavery
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05:51
by Neema Avashia
Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.
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05:58
by Jennifer Birmingham
After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source.
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05:18
by Susan Earley
Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather.
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10:14
by Dame Wilburn
Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit.
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