The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.
Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.
Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.
Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.
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by Karen Lasher
Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.
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by Ron Hart
Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.
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by Linda Grosser
Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.
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by Kate Greathead
Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.
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by Matthew Dicks
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.
Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.
Josephine Ferraro runs a con for spumoni.
Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”
James Gallichio's nonna takes her bolognese sauce recipe to her grave.
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by Dame Wilburn
Dame Wilburn learns how to play basketball.
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by Toya Chester
Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college basketball career.
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by James Gallicio
James Gallichio's nonna takes her bolognese sauce recipe to her grave.
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by Michael Imber
Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”
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by Di Zhao
Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.
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by Arlene Stewart
Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost, love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. 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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Andrew Brown comes face to face with his academic nemesis.
Joshua Arnold dreads being singled out during altar call.
Daisy Rosario meets her brother for the first time at their father's funeral.
Gary Sizer shares a love of Star Trek with his step father.
Antoinette Thorne, a trans woman, is recognized by her father in a small town.
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