The Moth Radio Hour

Sailing on an Alien Sea

In this hour we explore stories relating to STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering and MATH): we travel from the laboratories of the Antarctic to the icy seas of Saturn’s moon Titan - we learn that predisposition does not mean predestined and sometimes A is larger than C. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

James McClintock a scientist researching at McMurdo Station, Antartica makes an interesting discovery. 

Lone Frank deep dives into personal genomics

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan gets entangled in the language of math.

Ellen Stofan sets her sights on exploring an alien sea.

06:47

Pastels and Crayons

by Aleeza Kazmi

Aleeza Kazmi tackles difficult questions when working on a self-portrait.

10:09

No Ordinary Love

by David Crabb

David Crabb celebrates an anniversary with a trip to the spa.

10:55

My Hero

by Sarah Lee Nakintu

Sarah Lee Nakintu fears her dream of education has been betrayed.

05:43

Sweet as Pie

by Mary Hamilton

Mary Hamilton gets married to an unconventional man.

09:37

My Dangerous Beauty Mission

by Esther Ngumbi

Esther Ngumbi hides an act of defiance from her mother.

03:12

A Lucky Man

by Jon Howe

Jon Howe re-commits to his ailing wife.

04:39

Okay To Tell

by Emely Recinos

Emily Recinos struggles with her diminishing eye-sight.

06:15

Now I'm Angry

by Anne Moraa

Anne Moraa reveals her true self during a traffic jam in Nairobi.

09:57

When The Heart Is Full

by Fatou Wurie

Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life during a trip to Sierra Leone.

The Moth Radio Hour

Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?

In this hour, stories about confidence and uncertainty. A young girl is confronted with color and identity; a teenager lets loose at his school dance; and a massage goes awry. Those stories and more. 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. 

Aleeza Kazmi tackles difficult questions when working on a self-portrait.

Dante Jackson comes out of his shell at his 8th grade prom.

David Crabb celebrates an anniversary with a trip to the spa.

Sam Shepard brings his personal horse to the set of “The Right Stuff.”

Sarah Lee Nakintu fears her dream of education has been betrayed

05:49

Citizen Bina

by Bina Maseno

Bina Maseno eagerly awaits election results when she runs for political office.

06:43

Not So Simple

by Rehema Nanfuka

Rehema Nanfuka tries to address an issue on-screen and off.

The Moth Podcast

Stories from Nairobi: Sandra Kimokoti, Rehema Nanfuka & Bina Maseno

In this episode, we share three stories from our Global Community workshop and showcase in Nairobi, Kenya. Sandra Kimokoti is challenged by ideas about body image and femininity. Rehema Nanfuka tries to address an issue on-screen and off. Bina Maseno eagerly awaits election results when she runs for political office.
 

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07:41

Beauty In Brawn

by Sandra Kimokoti

Sandra Kimokoti is challenged by ideas about body image and femininity.

06:50

Just One Sip

by Paul Murray

Paul Murray indulges in forbidden (and fermented) fruit in Italy.

04:08

The First Time

by Margie Morris

Margie Morris brings back gifts for her child's classmates - just not the ones she thought.

05:31

A Country Worth Queueing For

by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan

Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan has a life dictated by her visa.

The Moth Podcast

Home and Abroad: Paul Murray, Margie Morris, and Chandrika Naryanan-Mohan

In this episode, three stories all about our travels at home and abroad. Paul Murray indulges in forbidden (and fermented) fruit in Italy. Margie Morris brings back gifts for her child's classmates - just not the ones she thought. Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan has a life dictated by her visa.

The Moth Radio Hour

Pagan Fundraisers, Blue Haired Boy, Autism and Oscar

A woman visits a fortuneteller and is told she is cursed, a stay-at-home mother contemplates becoming a minister, the father of an autistic child describes his son’s perilous adventure and a woman takes in a history buff in need of shelter. This hour includes an interview with Patricia Wheeler, Michigan StorySLAM producer. Hosted by Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.