The Moth Radio Hour
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In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. 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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Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.
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Storytellers:
Helen Langley Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.
Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’s able to help someone in crisis.
Wendy Suzuki studies memory as a doctor, and finds a new way of looking at her work when she’s confronted with her own father's memory loss.
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by Ryan Roe
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
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by Bryan Kett
Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.
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by Tighisti Amahazion
Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.
by Peter Aguero
Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.
by Marya Morris
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
by Marie Dennehy
Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.
by Melanie Kostrzewa
Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.
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On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of The Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.
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Storytellers:
Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.
Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
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The Moth Radio Hour
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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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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by Xochitl Gonzalez
Xochitl Gonzalez is a wedding planner tempted to take sides.
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by Luanne Sims
Luanne Sims throws a broccoli-themed party.
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