The Moth Podcast

25 Years of Stories: Lost in Their Eyes

This week, discovering your inner beauty. Plus, a conversation with some very special guests. This episode is hosted by Devan Sandiford.

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05:11

Lost in Their Eyes

by Devan Sandiford

Devan Sandiford starts to accept that he is beautiful regardless of what people say about his skin color.

The Moth Radio Hour

If the Shoe Fits

--- 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 3/1/2022

In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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.

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Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.  

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping. 
 

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.  
 

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.
 

Radio Extras

If the Shoe Fits Extras

In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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. 

10:34

Knock Offs

by Edgar Ruiz Jr

Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

04:45

Shoeless in the City

by Isabelle Raphael

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

06:58

Chinatown Sneakerhead

by Munjen Ng

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.

10:44

Shoestring Budget

by Satori Shakoor

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.  

03:27

Snow Day

by Stacey Miller

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.  

05:33

American Shoes and Jesus

by Sufian Zhemukhov

Sufian Zhemukhov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping. 

The Moth Podcast

25 Years of Stories: All About Perspective

Stories about the same event, from two different perspectives. This episode is hosted by Phyllis Bowdwin.

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Radio Extras

25 Years of Stories: All About Perspective Extras

Stories about the same event, from two different perspectives.

05:30

The Mime of My Life

by Janet Clarke

A mime tries to make the most of her gig at a minor-league baseball game.

06:13

Minor League Mime

by Cathy Gasiorowicz

Mimes? At a baseball game! It’s a recipe for disaster.

Radio Extras

Live from Portsmouth Extras

In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.

Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.

Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.

The Moth Radio Hour

Live from Portsmouth

--- 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 2/22/2022

In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.

Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.

Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.

Radio Extras

In The Name of Love Extras

In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband’s legacy. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.

Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.

Gabriel Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.

Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.

06:20

Grandpa Bernie’s Clock

by Aaron Wolfe

New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.

10:58

That Magic Feeling

by Gregory Pereira

Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.

14:11

Second Chances

by Ross Jessop

Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.