The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- 10/03/23 ---
A special live edition of The Moth brought to you from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California. An encounter in the Alaskan wilderness, an intergenerational connection through music, and a rockstar who feels out of touch. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Monte Montepare finds himself at an emotional crossroads in rural Alaska.
Christina Igaraividez connects to her grandmother through the violin.
Drummer Patty Schemel finds herself on tour with millennials.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 9/26/23 ---
In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This hour is 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.
Susan Fee gets a surprise when she calls her daughter.
A series of missed calls gets scientist Moran Cerf in hot water.
Nancy Mahl gets a call from her mom on 9/11.
Cheech Marin finds his calling after dodging the draft.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 9/19/23 ---
In this hour, stories of healing. Moving through loss, unexpected sources of comfort, and bonds forged in grief. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Betsy Lamberson's dream life abroad takes a tragic turn.
Teenage Samuel Blackman reconsiders his devotion to his faith.
Paige Cornwell finds solace at Victoria's Secret.
Amarantha Robinson finds a way to reframe a traumatic experience.
Esther Messe finds that her personal version of Simon Says if more than just a game.
An unimaginable loss changes the relationship between Bill Hall and his wife.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 9/12/23 ---
In this hour, stories of shedding the past and looking towards the future; from fashion faux-pas to exoneration. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Chris Foley inherits his family's male pattern baldness.
Caridad De La Luz contends with her father's baggage.
Andrew McGill discovers his people though the card game Yu-Gi-Oh.
Patricia Brennan describes being married to a Vietnam veteran.
Michael VonAllmen works to let go of his hate after his wrongful conviction.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 9/5/23 ---
Aerial antics, magic tricks, and unwelcome rescue missions. In this hour, stories of momentous decisions, massive undertakings, and opportunities with no second chances. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
In an attempt to be Maverick (from Top Gun), Will Mackin goes to Navy Flight School.
Siegfried Tieber gets hooked on magic.
Samantha Mathis goes on a mission to bring her father home.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRXPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/23/23 ---
In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul. 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.
Ritija Gupta follows her grandmother's recommended all-yellow diet in the name of love.
Mercy Lung'aho leads an experiment with beans, designed to combat anemia.
Dihan Hossain dreams of tasting New York City pizza.
Joan Juliet Buck's uncle loses a suitcase of smoked salmon -- and a family member.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/22/23 ---
In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.
Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade.
Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella.
Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.
Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/15/23 ---
In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.
Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.
Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.
Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/8/23 ---
In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. 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.
Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.
Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.
Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.
Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/1/23 ---
In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train.
Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.
Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.
A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon.
Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 7/25/23 ---
In this hour, stories of fear. From daily anxieties to earth-shattering moments of life-or-death terror. 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.
Sudhesh Dahad deals with the aftermath of a near-death experience.
Jessica Pan attempts to cure her social anxiety.
Nick Revell takes a nerve-wracking drive down a British motorway.
Single mom, Katie Houghton-Ward, fears for her family's safety.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 7/18/23 ---
In this hour, ballet "late in life," an unusual pet, drag queens and divorce. Stories to show us a new perspective. 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.
Val Rigodon attempts to become a ballerina.
Lincoln Bonner has an unlikely childhood companion.
James Braly and his wife finally agree on something.
Robert Sherer tries to distract his grandmother.
Brian Belovitch is welcomed by the Rhode Island drag community.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 7/11/23 ---
In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, moments of healing, and unique ways of moving through grief. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.
Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.
Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved Aunt dies.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 7/5/23 ---
In this hour, stories of the struggles, support, and safety the bonds of family provide. 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.
Sharif El-Mekki wants to follow in the footsteps of his Black Panther father.
NeShaune Lasley receives unwanted encouragement from her father.
Rebecca Barry frets over her mother's health.
Caitlin McNaughton's feminist parents don't want to get her a Barbie.
Warren Holleman must unlearn his family's lessons when he has a baby.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRXPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 6/27/23 ---
In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. 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.
Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.
Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office.
While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories.
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In this special episode of The Moth, we listen to five stories about fathers — from embarrassing jokes to tender moments shared on the road. The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, interviews the fathers in her own family. And we hear two pitches from Moth listeners Bob Barin and Eric Wenger. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Adriane McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital.
CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.
Blessing Digha fears she has fallen short of her father’s expectations.
Lauren Thurman navigates life with her many iterations of dads.
Harwood Taylor reaches for a father who is out of touch.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 6/13/23 ---
In this hour, stories of lessons for real life. Navigating young love, learning to live in the moment, and how to drive stick shift. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.
Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."
Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead up to the birth of her son.
Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.
Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush.
Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.
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--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes |Spotify | RadioPublic on 6/6/23 ---
In this hour, stories of finding inner strength in the face of unimaginable odds. The courage to make life or death choices, stick to one's guns, and not only survive, but thrive. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Les Strayhorn heeds his father's advice.
District Fire Chief Michael McNamee confronts his worst fear.
Robin Utz comes to face the hardships of pregnancy and love.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 5/30/23 ---
Hold your horses! In this hour, stories of slowing down, holding off, or taking a pause. 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.
Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.
Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.
Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday.
AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships.
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The Moth Podcast
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 5/23/23 ---
In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. 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.
Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery.
Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.
Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII.
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