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On this episode, we’re talking family. Finding, reconnecting, and standing up for family. From a conflict in Eastern Europe, to a surprise email, we're learning why family matters. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers:
Alicia Kenworthy gets some unexpected news from Germany.
Stacy Staggs learns to live with her nephew.
Marko Ivanov takes care of his brother in a war-torn region.
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 date of upload to podcast feed 7/20/21.
A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost,
love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. 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.
In this hour, stories of starting fresh. Unexpected opportunities, budding relationships, your next home, and a new take. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
In this hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. A birthday celebration, a dream job, the importance of an heirloom and chance encounters when we need them the most. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show
Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.
Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.
Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.
Alistair Bane finds a kindred spirit in his horse, Bo.
Kathi Kinnear Hill has hard conversations on the campaign trail.
Jason Schommer has a chance encounter in a grocery story.
On this Valentine's Day, two stories about timeless love. Love that lasts a lifetime, and love that ends after a few days. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
Storytellers:
Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.
Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
In this hour, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. 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.
Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college.
Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.
Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms.
James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting.
--- 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 4/27/2021---
In this hour, stories of support coming from surprising places -- and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.
Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway.
Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.
Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.
Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China.
In this hour, we're drawing back the curtain! Surprises, discoveries, and difficult realizations. All will be revealed... 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.
Linda King makes a grave mistake at a wake.
Aisha Rodriguez has always felt like one of the guys, until she has a reckoning with her sense of safety.
Meredith Morrison gets a coveted role in the school play much to her chagrin.
Betty Reid Soskin, a Black woman, and her family try to adjust when move to an all-white neighborhood in the 1960s.
Jayson Nuñez gets the bike he always wanted.
Jitesh Jaggi helps bring breakdancing to the streets of Mumbai.
Airdate: 3/9/2021
This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
8-year-old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.
A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.
In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.
Airdate: 12/24/2024
This week on The Moth Radio Hour: stories of beef! Petty grievances to full blown rivalries. At work, over the phone, and, of course, online. 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.
Lori Tucker-Sullivan finds herself on the receiving end of strange and unpleasant phone calls.
18 year old Morgan Balavage is betrayed by a friend/coworker.
Matthew Trenda gets into a war of words with an internet stranger.
Diego Aguirre adopts a dog and begins to see the world more differently than he could have imagined.
Airdate: 1/14/2025
Let the feathers fly! This week, a special avian hour. Stories from a Ravenmaster, a scientist, and a reluctant chicken farmer about the birds that made them as happy as a lark or as crazy as a loon. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns, and her parrot, Hamilton. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit.
Research scientist Irene Pepperburg forms a 30-year bond with a parrot named Alex.
In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. 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.
Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART.
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.
Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.
In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. 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.
Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper.
Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with.
Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta.
Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas.
Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her.
Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest.
In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.
Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.
Podcast # 896
In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.
Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.
Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.
Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.
Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.
In this hour stories of acceptance, moving on, and letting go. Growing older and maybe wiser, and stepping boldly into the future. This hour 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.
Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.
Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.
A teacher helps keep Maxie Jones on the straight and narrow.
After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source. Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather.
Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.
Airdate: 11/20/2024