The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.
In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.
Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to promote the movie "Soul Plane."
Hayley Dunning decides to confess her feelings to her colleague.
Heidi Stuber is forced to decide between the needs of her husband and the needs of her child.
An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for Joe Jackson's lifelong dedication to music.
Podcast # 714
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In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up.
Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.
Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant.
Reporter Dinesh Ramde is tasked with writing an obituary for a fallen soldier.
Devorah Agami describes learning to live with Bell's Palsy.
Podcast # 934
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In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.
8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.
Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.
Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.
Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.
Podcast # 757
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In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father.
Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother.
Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf.
Deborah Nagan-Lee inherits her father's helpful nature.
April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free-spirited mother.
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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.
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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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In this hour, stories of turning points, decisions, and the moments that come to define us—from summer camp to nightclubs. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Jeff Birdsall leads a motley crew on a wilderness canoe trip.
Lauren Allen really wants to be good at something.
Madeline Pots's artist husband encases her in plaster of Paris.
Jean Cardeño meets the man at the center of her failing relationship.
Duncan Hills's septuagenarian father takes up clubbing.
Errol McClendon receives some heartfelt gifts.
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Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. 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.
Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.
Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.
Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins.
Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting.
A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting.
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, three artists known for their work on stage tell their personal stories on The Moth's. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison from Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Tiq Milan keeps an important secret from his mother.
Amelia Zirin-Brown is caught between her hippie upbringing and being one of the cool girls.
Doug Wright becomes penpals with kindred spirit, John Boy from The Waltons.
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In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. 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.
Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother.
Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish normalcy for her neurodivergent brother during quarantine.
Bill Bernat's brother helps him get a fresh start.
Katherine Wu hopes her older brother will attend her wedding.
Lynn Adams gets revenge on her brother.
Om Choudhury comforts his brother in the wake of their father's death.
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In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up.
Elizabeth Hansen soothes her pain in an unlikely place.
Chris Bell finds out what he might do if a bear attacked.
Majdy Fares's AirBnB rating suffers thanks to a pair of cantankerous swans.
Rebecca Falzano finds surprising solace with trees.
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A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Meg Ferrill comes out to her complicated father.
A raucous party ends up being illuminating for Bisi Alimi.
Bethany Cintron yearns to go to the Pride Parade.
Jake Haller finds himself a complicated relationship with labels.
Walter Cole describes his storied six decade career as a drag queen.
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A special Father's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour.A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father, a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother, a child goes to great lengths to hide brussels sprouts from her stepfather, and a family fights to stay in the country they call home. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Andrew Postman tries to train himself not to pass out as he prepares for the births of his children.
Boris Timanovsky returns to Russia and places flowers at what he hopes is his grandfather's grave.
Annalise Raziq's new stepfather brings order and some new rules.
Dori Samadzai Bonner and her family escape Afghanistan and seek asylum in the United States.
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In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Isthier Chaudhury puts his Youtube swimming lessons to the test.
Tannia Schrieber finds that her garden grows more than just plants during the pandemic.
Elizabeth Fritzler becomes the personal chef to a picky eater.
When Mark Fiedeldey's husband moves out, he leaves his journal behind.
Rosalind Croad is overjoyed to have her first boyfriend....until kissing enters the equation.
Having received many rejection letters, Akshay Gajria learns how to write them.
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This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.
The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.
As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.
One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son.
Suki Kim is a journalist who risks her life posing as a teacher in an elite North Korean school.
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In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. 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.
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Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.
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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Scott Gravatt and his family become attached to their new car, Buster.
Nimisha Ladva meets a fellow professor who makes her question her beliefs.
Norman Lear learns the impact of a seemingly small decision years later.
Dylon Killian witnesses a spirited debate on public transit.
Archeologist Hannah Morris races to complete her work before the effects of climate change destroy the site. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.
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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from New York City. Stories of the senses: touch, smell, sound, and sight. This episode is hosted by Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.
Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.
Julian Goldhagen gets trapped in a walk-in closet.
Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.
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This week, The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. 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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