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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Gifts and Gratitude

On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.

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Storytellers:

Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.

Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.

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Saving Summer Vacation

by Saad Najam

Saad Najam finds peace with his brother.

The Convention

by Abigail Loor

Abigail Loor finds a space at an anime convention.

The Overnight Trip

by Ianna Banfield

Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent.

Venus and Serena

by Diavian Walters

Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train.

Genesis

by Daniela Llerena

Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime.

Homecoming Heartbreak

by Alyssa Ladd

Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad.

Grown Podcast
Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don't Understand

So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms!
 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

 

Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena

 

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Grown Podcast
Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings

We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment.

 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

 

Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield

 

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Grown Podcast
Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show

Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us.

 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

 

Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat

 

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Grown Podcast
Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques

BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship.
 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

 

Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio

 

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The Solution

by Jenna Ulizio

Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp.

And We're Still Friends

by Eric Carrera

Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run.

The Bellevue

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist.

Grown Podcast
Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions

Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong.


 

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo


 

Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry


 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Presents, Menorahs and Palm Trees: December Holiday Stories

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 12/11/24 ---

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.

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Presents, Menorahs and Palm Trees: December Holiday Stories

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.

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The Moth Podcast
Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped

Read the transcript here.On this episode, we play one of our most shared stories of 2024

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Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.

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Follies of Youth Extras

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.

 

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Kidnap Survivor

by Jim Hasson

Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.

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