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Live From Boston
A New York City cop looks into the death of a kid he grew up with, a jazz musician dreams of playing with James Brown, and a woman falls in love over the protestations of her family.
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Pizza, Polar Bears, and Rock Stars
A woman attempts to cross the Arctic solo with a dog team, an Orthodox Jewish boy tests God by eating pizza, a woman in her underwear sprints past a neighbor's confused girlfriend, and Guns N' Roses bass player Duff McKagan survives a health scare.
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Live in Dublin
A special live edition of The Moth from Dublin, Ireland, hosted by Lynn Ferguson, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A comedian must convince a court that a joke he told was funny, a shop worker in Ireland helps bring attention to South African apartheid, a young man stands up to his bullies with help from his mom, and a man faces the death penalty for a crime he did not commit. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Colm O'Regan tells an offensive joke and realizes that sometimes in David v. Goliath situations, David is just being a jerk.
Karen Gearon, with her fellow shopworkers at the Dunnes Stores, goes on strike and sparks international interest in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
Daryl McCormack was bullied growing up in Ireland because of the color of his skin.
Peter Pringle fights to get a death sentence overturned.
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Facing The Dark
This episode is currently available on your local radio station and on PRX.
In this hour, a chaplain guides a family through death and goodbyes; a man wanders New York City during the black out of 2003; and a daughter tries to break her father’s silence about the Holocaust. Hosted by The Moth’s founder, George Dawes Green. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Kate Braestrup attempts to bring a moment of peace to a difficult crime scene.
John Turturro ponders his future with an aging mother and dependent brother.
Daniela Schiller gets a new understanding of her father’s past while studying memory.
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Antidepressants and Anthony Hopkins
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This week, scientist abruptly stops taking his medication and an actor lands a part in a big film. This week’s episode is hosted by Jay Allison and Rachel Dratch. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers: Ben Lillie, Josh Broder
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Put to the Test
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In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. 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.
Living on the 44th floor, Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators.
Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around.
Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.
Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders.
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Me, Myself, and I: Stories of Questioned Identity
In this hour, a "spambot" takes over a man's life; rules are broken during a night at the bar; a woman's career ambition is challenged by her health; and a young Mormon must weigh desire with devotion. 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.
Jon Ronson's social media presence is highjacked.
Maureen Freeman decides to ease up on a life dictated by rules, if only for a night.
Sitawa Wafula's love for her career is derailed by her health.
Elna Baker attempts to date outside her religion.
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Live from Boston
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A special Live edition of The Moth at Wilbur Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. Hosted by Tara Clancy with additional hosting from Jay Allison. An internet scam gets emotional; a couple decide to have their second child; a patient waits for an organ transplant; and a young Pakistani man is forever-changed by rock and roll. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Sofija Stefanovic is a journalist investigating internet scams who forms a special relationship with someone online.
Tara Clancy runs into some complications when she and her wife decide to have a second baby.
Paul Munafo needs a new liver when he receives a midnight call from the hospital.
Salman Ahmad came upon some serious roadblocks on the road to becoming a rock musician.
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People, Problems, Places
In this hour, a man whose mother never learned to read enrolls in law school.; a recent graduate runs in to familiar faces; an uber driver encounters an unruly passenger; a photo collage fails to capture the scope of a relationship; and a child's hair is shaved to save her life. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Ray Christian struggles to realize his dream of graduating from law school.
Alyssa Ladd is embarrassed to run into familiar faces while working at a Michaels craft store.
Nestor Gomez is stuck driving an unruly Uber passenger during rush hour.
Steven Carr is given a photo collage from his mother of he and his "friend."
Melanie Kostrezwa learns her daughter must undergo a craniotomy.
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Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
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In this hour stories of hindsight being 20/20: a lie goes too far, a haircut veers off course, dreams are lost to time, and one bold move with no regrets attached! 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.
Alfonso Lacayo gets a bad haircut.
Noreen King's fib goes too far.
David Watson Mwabila questions his culture's perception of disability.
Megan McNally makes an assumption about her grandmother.
Nadia Hakim remembers her last time in Iran.
Robert Hallett gets a call from NASA.
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Sword Fight, Hip Hop, Amnesia, Berlin
In this hour, a heartbroken woman has a wish come true; a homeowner gets an unwanted surprise; a struggling temp remembers his glory days; a foreigner witnesses history. 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.
Cole Kazdin dreams of forgetting her past.
Simon Bill's love for antique swords proves useful.
Chenjerai Kumanyika becomes a hip hop star.
James Shuter finds himself in Germany near the Cold War's end.
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Live at Town Hall, New York
A special live edition of The Moth at Town Hall in NYC: A true fashionista auditions for a role
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Mismatch, Marriage, and a Marathon
An unlikely romance between an outdoorsy guy and an indoorsy woman; trials and tribulations of a marriage plus eight children; and Peter Sagal distracts himself from the pain of his divorce by running a marathon.
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A Nobel Path
A special celebration from the world of science, from the 8th grade science fair to the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.
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LA Confidential: Honor Guard, Swing Dancing, and Data Hacking for a Date
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In this hour, stories from Los Angeles. A divorced woman does a complete makeover on her lifestyle, an Air Force veteran describes what its like to be a member of The Honor Guard, a mourning woman looks for solace in swing dancing, a computer hacker messes with the algorithms of OKCupid. 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.
Carol Leifer is put in a panic when her "signature scent" is discontinued.
Adrian Estrada, an Air Force veteran, describes what it's like to be a member of The Honor Guard.
Vicki Juditz seeks distraction but finds so much more in a swing dancing community.
Chris McKinlay uses his computing skills to hack into the dating site, OkCupid.
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Hitchhiking, Mosh Pit, and Iggy Pop
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A daughter realizes how naïve she’s been when she learns the truth about her mother’s pregnancy; a successful businessman reveals his childhood dream; a hitchhiker is picked up by an infamous driver; an exchange student experiences Japanese mosh pit etiquette; a teenager does a newspaper review of an Iggy Pop album and gets a surprising response. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Director at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Erin Barker learns why her mother’s pregnancy is not good news for her father.
Alvin Hall grew up on a small farm on the Florida Panhandle where Viewmaster slides of exotic lands fueled his imagination.
Paul Teodo is hitchhiking in Chicago when his hot temper helps him out of a profoundly dangerous situation.
Sam Thurman’s eyeglasses are knocked off his head at a punk rock concert.
Ameera Chowdhury is a teenager and thrilled when punk icon Iggy Pop begins to correspond with her.
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Wigs, Wigouts, and Insurance
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A woman decides whether she's a wig person or a scarf person while undergoing chemotherapy, a magazine editor is confronted by rapper Foxy Brown, and a mother navigates the everyday after her son is gravely injured. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns.
Jenny Allen is diagnosed with cancer and is forced to make a decision when she starts chemotherapy.
Danyel Smith is confronted by a musician who didn't like an article she wrote for Vibe Magazine.
Stephanie Peirolo fights with an insurance company while her son is in a coma.
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Live in Portland, Maine
A special live edition of The Moth at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine. A high school guidance counselor tries to keep his students safe, a woman learns to stop blaming herself years after an accident, and an astronaut prepares for his next shuttle mission after the loss of the Challenger.
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It's The Little Things
In this hour, stories of questions. From rhetorical pleas to the curiosity and persistence of children, a favor for a kindred spirit and a request from a mourning mother, the important moments set in motion by a question mark. 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.
Beverley Elliott writes a song about a yellow dress, despite not owning one.
Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.
Matthew McGough becomes a Yankee batboy.
Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity.
Camille Woods seeks a small bit of comfort after the death of her son.
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One Thing in Common
In this hour, four stories of lessons learned. Lessons of sharing, flirting, parenting and religious texts. Hosted by Meg Bowles, Senior Producer. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.