The Moth Radio Hour
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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.
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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.
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On this episode - we’ll put on our dance shoes, we’ll find our pelvis, and we’ll find the joy and the self-expression that anybody, at any age, can get from dance. This episode is hosted by Blaze Ferrer.
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Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.
Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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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.
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11:16
by Mathilda Matabwa
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.
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by Nsovo Mayimele
A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career
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by Webster Isheanopa Makombe
8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.
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05:14
by Justin Werfel
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
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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.
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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.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. 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.
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Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig.
Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.
Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
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12:52
by Jenny Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
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12:25
by Katy Strange
Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.
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10:49
by Michael Maina
Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.
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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.
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On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.
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Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
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by Saad Najam
Saad Najam finds peace with his brother.
