The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, stories of meeting one's idols, storytellers encountering the very people they've always wanted to meet. A signature turns into a mentorship, a chance to write a song for a revered musician, and heroes within the home. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, the producer of this show.
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Valerie Walker has a chance encounter with a life long idol.
Songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman makes music with a country music icon.
Danny Artese gets not only a signature but a mentor when he attends a book signing.
Elyse McInerney learns her hero may be a lot closer to her than she realized.
Bassist Christian McBride gets a chance to play with a Jazz legend.
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10:08
by Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.
Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.
After her wrongful conviction, Sunny Jacobs tries to make a life for herself on death row.
Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe.
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05:42
by Jitesh Jaggi
Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe.
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13:22
by Maniza Naqvi
Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.
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04:19
by Michael Watson
Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.
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16:11
by Sunny Jacobs
After her wrongful conviction, Sunny Jacobs tries to make a life for herself on death row.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, stories of female strength and empowerment. Independence at any age, refusing to participate in sexist societal conventions, and the complicated layers of motherhood. This hour is 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.
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95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.
Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.
Timothy Bell discovers that there are more layers to his mother than meets the eye.
Musih Tedji Xaviere attempts to get her first novel published.
Nya Abernathy discovers who gets lied to the most: pregnant women!
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The Moth Radio Hour
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going! In this hour, stories of moving through discomfort—grief, revisiting painful history, stepping outside our safe spaces—and how it shapes us. 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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Stephanie Wittels Wach tries to understand her brother's struggle.
Wes Hazard takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy!
Introvert Sufian Zhemukhov has strict rules about talking to strangers.
Brigette Jones is determined to become a tour guide at Belle Meade Plantation.
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06:59
by Elizabeth Gray
Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.
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14:46
by Brigette Jones
Brigette Jones is determined to become a tour guide at Belle Meade Plantation.
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06:27
by Sufian Zhemukhov
Introvert Sufian Zhemukhov has strict rules about talking to strangers.
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by Wes Hazard
Wes Hazard takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy!
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On this episode, two stories from Melbourne, and we’ll reflect on the legacy of comedian and SLAM host Cal Wilson.
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Host: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers:
Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.
Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.
Here’s Cal Wilson’s article about The Moth: https://www.smh.com.au/enterta...
If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events
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The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, stories of being stuck. Stranded in Las Vegas, a desperate search for a pet sitter, a wreck on the Colorado River, and stage fright on the church pulpit. This hour is 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.
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Alistair Bane reluctantly attends church as his friend's grandmother's "special guest"...
Jon Levin is penniless with a con man in Las Vegas.
Noriko Rosted must find a pet sitter for her beloved cat before her trip to Italy.
Taylor Tower wonders if her dad is the "right" kind of parent.
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