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Live from Portsmouth Extras
In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.
Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.
Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.
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In The Name of Love Extras
In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband’s legacy. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.
Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.
Gabriel Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.
Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.
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The Moth at 25: A Family Legacy Extras
This week, connecting with your faith, and going to prom. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.
Storytellers: Tia Valeria, Eddy Laughter
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A Place at the Family Table Extras
In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.
Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.
Zellia Enjoli Tatiana role of "older sister" gets put to the test.
Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.
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New Year, New Goals: Sarah Bunger Extras
This week, finding yourself in a CATastrophic situation. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon.
Storyteller: Sarah Bunger
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Where We Belong Extras
In this hour, stories about looking for home. A homeless child lives under a tree; a woman finds her birth mother; an activist fights against home foreclosures; a science project goes haywire; and finding peace at a silent retreat. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Vin Shambry goes to outdoor school and feels like a kid again.
Lauren Weedman meets her biological mother.
Michele Oberholtzer sets up a fund to help families fight home foreclosure.
Flora Diaz becomes attached to the subjects of a middle school science project.
Jon Jay Read get news from home while at a 30 Day silent retreat.
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Some Kind of Wonderful: Jessica Ribera and Dean Rudoy Extras
This week, two stories about searching and finding. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell.
Storytellers: Jessica Ribera, Dean Rudoy
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Underpinning Extras
In this hour, stories of tradition, codes, regulations — and breaking them wide open. A foul-mouthed boater, a long-forgotten toy car, and a foray to Florida. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Michael Steinberg gets an unexpected case in his new role as the director of the Michigan ACLU.
Samuel James looks at an artifact from his past with new eyes.
Frimet Goldberger ventures into the unexplored world of a Florida water park.
Airdate: 12/28/2021
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Mirror Mirror On The Wall Extra
In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. 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.
Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.
Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class.
Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate.
Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid.
Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.
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The Moth StorySLAM
In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco, California; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.
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Walking Right Behind Them: Iman Ahmed & William Nour Extras
This week, two stories about holding onto departed family members. This episode is hosted by Director of MothWorks Kate Tellers.
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Pole Vaulting, Comedy, and the Congo
A mother struggles with her son's choice to have a religious wedding, a high schooler with a funny name becomes a pole vaulter, a social scientist commutes to war-torn countries for work, and a comedian confronts a heckler. Hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Annie Korzen has trouble letting go as her son grows up, gets engaged, and gets married.
Matthew Dicks is more concerned with beating his own high school track teammates than winning the meet.
Richard Matthew must decide whether the risks of working in war-torn areas of the world are worth it.
Hari Kondabolu finally confronts a heckler after years of hearing jerks in the front row.
Air Date: 11/23/21
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Veterans Day: Scott Young & Tom Sitter Extras
This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. To see the extras for this episode, head to our website: themoth.org/extras
Hosted by: Jon Goode
Air Date: 11/11/2021
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Veterans' Day 2016: Iraq, Aircraft Carriers & Candy
A special Veterans' Day episode of The Moth. A Naval Aviator trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces. 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.
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Wedding Dress, Prison Choir, and a Hotdog
A feminist searches for the perfect wedding dress, a playwright visits a prison in Malawi, a man spends a lifetime regretting a single moment, and a new mother struggles with her prosthetic arm.
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Halloween: Bruce McCulloch and Amir Baghdadchi Extras
Two (not-so-scary) stories that could only have taken place in costume! It’s our Halloween Episode! This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.
Storytellers: Bruce McCulloch & Amir Baghdadchi
Airdate: 10/22/21
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Afraid to Look
In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is 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.
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Looking the Part Extras
This week, we have two stories about looking the part. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers: Jennifer Leahy & Sivan Schondorf
Air Date: 10/08/21