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Remembering Our Loved Ones Through Story Extras

In this hour, the people we've loved and lost, their memories preserved in these stories. Mothers, partners, and the colorful residents of a nursing home, with special excerpts from the Moth's new audio book. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Sharon D'Orsie goes on adventures with her aging mother. 
Adrienne Lotson worries she's not cut out to be a chaplain.
Writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living.

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16:35
The Alpha Wolf

by Elizabeth Gilbert

Writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living.

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06:19
Lemon Drop Martini

by Sharon D'orsie

Sharon D'Orsie goes on adventures with her aging mother. 

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16:05
A Fine Chaplain...Someday!

by Adrienne Lotson

Adrienne Lotson worries she's not cut out to be a chaplain.

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Under the Gun Extras

In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.

Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.

Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Under the Gun

--- 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 4/19/2022

In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.

Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.

Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.

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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Giving and Receiving Love

This week, we feature two stories about love. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

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Storytellers: Kimberly Gotches, Alex Campbell

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25 Years of Stories: Giving and Receiving Love Extras

This week, we feature two stories about love. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Storytellers: Kimberly Gotches, Alex Campbell

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06:53
A 100 Footer

by Alex Campbell

Alex grapples with Ireland’s marriage referendum.

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05:57
The Missing Ingredient

by Kimberly Gotches

Kimberly learns about her grandmother’s special rice pudding recipe.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Wisdom of Elders

--- 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 4/12/2022
 

In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th-grade teacher. 
 

Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway. 
 

Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

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The Wisdom of Elders Extras

In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.
Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th-grade teacher. 
Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway. 
Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.


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A Good Car

by Charlotte Mooney

Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway. 

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13:57
Searching for my Grandmother

by Ishmael Beah

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

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12:51
Navajo Star Wars

by Manuelito Wheeler

Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

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07:02
Paint it Black

by Rose Saia

Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th-grade teacher. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Shocks and Surprises

--- 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 4/5/2022

In this hour, a woman gets a call in the middle of the night; a young boy discovers the truth about his idol; a girl does her best to prepare for a big moment; and a family camps out in hopes of seeing the Kennedy family. 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.

Teri Garr bonds with friends over justice and revenge.

Liel Leibowitz learns the identity of a real-life anti-hero from his childhood.

Nasrin Marzban gets ready to meet the Shah of Iran.

Micaela Murphy endures a family beach vacation. 

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Shocks and Surprises

In this hour, a woman gets a call in the middle of the night; a young boy discovers the truth about his idol; a girl does her best to prepare for a big moment; and a family camps out in hopes of seeing the Kennedy family. 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.

Teri Garr bonds with friends over justice and revenge.

Liel Leibowitz learns the identity of a real-life anti-hero from his childhood.

Nasrin Marzban gets ready to meet the Shah of Iran.

Micaela Murphy endures a family beach vacation. 

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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Finding Power

This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.

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Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido
 

To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com

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25 Years of Stories: Finding Power Extras

This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido

To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com

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