The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, storytellers face down the near-impossible...with mixed results. Skydiving, the first night shift, and training a kitten. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Storytellers:
Gabi Rome attempts to train a kitten.
In desperate need of an easy class to graduate college, Elliot Higgins takes Skydiving 101.
Danielle Ofri has a crisis of confidence while working the night-shift at Bellevue.
Wendy Irwin believes she can't do hard things.
Bryan Kett attempts to move a refrigerator.
Podcast # 981
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The Moth Radio Hour
The Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022.
In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. 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.
Storytellers:
Harjas Singh seeks the answer to a haunting question.
Antoinette-Marie Williams inherits her family's love of games and shows up on the world stage.
Rachel Cain worries she may have taken things too far.
Eddy Laughter discovers parts of her identity in an unlikely location.
Michael Donovan runs into a "small" problem on the job.
Podcast # 778
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022.
In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.
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Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere.
Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp.
Cheech Marin tries to make sense of his new life in a new place.
Prachi Mehta is shocked by America's obsession with pets.
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of leaps of faith, taking risks, and joining the circus. 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.
Storytellers:
Tiffany McKinney finds an unconventional way to deal with her grief.
Dave Lara reflects on being a gay man in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
Martha McBrier goes to great heights for her coworkers.
Thirteen year old Arshiya Kapadia contends with the death of her mother.
Podcast # 977
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on September 13th, 2022.
In this hour, it's raining cats and dogs! (And a few snakes as well.) Reluctant pet owners, canine companionship, and an elderly cat named Rita. 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.
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Catherine Palmer applies city girl solutions to country problems.
Jitesh Jaggi has a long and storied history with canines.
Beth Bradley's family gets a dog, to her father's chagrin.
Lisa Schuldt goes for a wintry walk with her dog.
Katie Vaca does not care for cat love.
Patrick Cleary learns to be dangerous from a declawed, aging cat.
Linda Torres is reunited with her dog after a tour in Afghanistan
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of how music moves us. Guitar lessons, band geeks, and record deals. 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.
Storytellers:
Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician.
Hanif Abdurraqib finds solace in his hometown mall the summer after a family tragedy.
KB Brookins competes to become drum major of their high school's marching band.
Musician Rissi Palmer is offered a life-changing opportunity on her journey to become a country music star.
Podcast # 975
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on August 2nd, 2022.
In this episode, four storytellers square up to the truth. This hour 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.
Storytellers:
EJR David breaks a decades long silence.
Mary Furlong Coomer prepares for her first communion.
Karen Kibaara learns the meaning of invincible.
Colin Channer stages a perfect heist.
Podcast # 776
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on July 19th, 2022.
In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) 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.
Storytellers:
Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath.
Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders.
Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver.
Nimisha Ladva appreciatse her father's calm command in troubling times.
Podcast # 774
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, money talks. Stories of finances—coin collecting, running grifts, and determining the value of "stuff." 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.
Storytellers:
Steve Zimmer and his father search for a rare penny.
Stacey Curry finds some monetary discrepancies at her new job.
Dannie Olguin grows up worrying that she will never have enough.
Taji Torrilhon does not place great importance on "stuff," but her wife does.
Charles Caracciolo finds a financial incentive to being an altar boy.
Christian Garland, a preacher's kid, steals collection plate money from his grandfather.
Podcast # 971
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on May 17th, 2022.
In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This episode is hosted by Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.
Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.
While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.
Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.
Podcast # 765
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. 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:
Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination.
Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals.
Madeleine Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air.
Liz Mills is her daring brother's emergency contact.
Boots Lupenui witnesses magic conjured by the the "heirloom songs" of Kohala.
Podcast # 970
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The Moth Radio Hour
This Episode originally aired on May 3rd, 2022.
In this hour, stories of education, illumination, or just being schooled. The lessons learned from communities new and old, on top of a glacier, and from children. This episode is hosted by Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Dan Souza teaches English and learns about Hungarian karaoke.
Jen Rubin plans to be spontaneous.
Matty Struski learns about resiliency, and slides.
Diane Harari learns that piano recitals are child's play.
Burnell Cotlon returns to the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild the community he loves.
Podcast # 763
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of legends: the people that have left an indelible mark—in our memories or the history books. A steelworker, a Cuban grandmother, and Medgar Evers. 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:
Caroline Connolly spends a summer with her grandmother, "the ultimate Cuban matriarch."
Stacy Sullivan gains a new appreciation for her father.
Marques Celestine contends that Mardi Gras has "never been as much about the what, but the who with."
After moving to a new country, Brenda Williams takes pottery classes with a local elder.
Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum.
Podcast # 969
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The Moth Radio Hour
--- 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 4/26/2022
In this hour, the people we've loved and lost, their memories preserved in these stories. Mothers, partners, and the colorful residents of a nursing home, with special excerpts from The Moth's new audio book. 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.
Sharon D'Orsie goes on adventures with her aging mother.
Adrienne Lotson worries she's not cut out to be a chaplain.
Writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living.
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end—figuratively and literally. Leaving the "nest," reptilian co-workers, and a school swimathon. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.
Storytellers:
Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasu realizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers.
Gary Sizer cares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis.
During lockdown, Mytrang Nguyen has to share her office with two lizards.
While participating in a swimathon, Clare Wallder follows the adage "slow and steady wins the race."
College-bound Ianna Banfield practices being away from her mother.
Podcast # 967
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The Moth Radio Hour
In honor of Valentine's Day, let The Moth whisper sweet somethings in your ear(buds). Stories of falling in love, enduring devotion, and romance that blooms in the most unlikely places—or between the most unlikely people. 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.
Storytellers:
Inclement weather threatens David Greco's romantic plans for Jazz Fest.
Eva Santiago reconnects with an old friend who is now in prison.
Paola Ayala is worried that her mother found a private letter.
Auburn Shaeffer and her husband share an unlikely first home.
Matthew Mercier uncovers his parents' love story.
Podcast # 803
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, a special live show from New York City, featuring storytellers from around the globe. Tales of bold moves, facing fears, and risky decisions. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, with additional live hosting by Nolo Mokoena. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Semiye Michael breaks with tradition to help his mother.
Nolo Mokoena practices radical truth-telling on a date.
Korto Momolu longs to become a fashion designer, while growing up in Liberia.
Gracia Violeta Ross grows up in her sister's shadow, until the roles are reversed.
Podcast # 964
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The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on June 21, 2022.
In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. 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.
Storytellers:
Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.
Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.
Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.
Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear.
Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.
Podcast # 770
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories about truth—family secrets, trap questions, and a confession 60 years in the making. 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.
Storytellers:
Brad Ewell learns about his biological father.
Gaby Fernandez accidentally divulges a family secret.
Harold Cox "borrows" his father's car as a child.
Podcast # 961
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The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of trying again, fresh starts, and chances at redemption—as a parent, on stage, and in your 20s. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
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Storytellers:
Leah Baruch files for bankrupcy at age 26.
Ron Hart tries to make sure his children don't take after him.
Te'Jal Cartwright rediscovers her star power.
Devan Sandiford avoids a difficult conversation with his son's kindergarten class.
Ethan Sweetland-May goes hunting with his grandfather for the first time.
Bridget Flaherty tries to mend her relationship with her son.
Podcast # 958
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