06:44

The Beginning Of The Rest Of Life

by Jahvannia Darlin

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

05:50

Becoming a Man

by Marjace Miles

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

05:32

Escapades on the Wisconsin

by Kay Elmsley Weden

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

The Moth Radio Hour

Open Adoption, Tin Foil Dinosaurs and the Imam

In this hour, a 16-year old girl discovers she is pregnant, a waiter fields a strange request at a Macaroni Grill, a six-year old breaks the teacher’s rules, and an Imam becomes a chaplain in the New York City Police Department. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Carly Johnstone decides that an open adoption is the best choice for her baby.

Sam S Mullins is challenged to make a tinfoil dinosaur at a chain restaurant.

Steve Zimmer tries to make up for forgotten homework in first grade.

Imam Khalid Latiff details his experiences as a student at New York University on September 11.

The Moth Podcast

International Women's Month: Alexandra Rochester & Kendi Nderitu

On this week’s episode, we’re celebrating International Women’s Month with two stories: Alexandra Rochester teams up with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry while giving skiing lessons; and Kendi Nderitu looks to escape the village life.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Alexandra Rochester, Kendi Nderitu

06:36

The Phone Call

by Kendi Nderitu

Kendi Nderitu looks to escape the village life.

05:23

Hear Me Roar

by Alexandra Rochester

Alexandra Rochester teams up with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry while giving skiing lessons.

The Moth Radio Hour

In Famiglia

In this hour, stories dealing with all things family: from sibling hi-jinx, to the difficulties of having children (and parents). Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

13:36

Victory in Harlem

by Maxie Jones

Maxie Jones witnesses a historic night in Harlem.

The Moth Podcast

Black History Month: Emily Richmond and Maxie Jones

This week, we’re celebrating Black History Month with special guest host R. Eric Thomas. We have two stories: Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey; and Maxie Jones witnesses a historic night in Harlem, NY. R. Eric Thomas recorded this episode at the Sundance Film Festival with the help of the Sundance TV team in their pop-up podcast studio.

Hosted by: R. Eric Thomas

Storytellers: Emily Richmond, Maxie Jones

05:08

Check Yourself

by Emily Richmond

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

The Moth Radio Hour

Cartoons, Cleanups, and Close Calls

A jack-of-all-trades enters a cartoon contest, a teacher’s pet is invited to do a special project, a girl from Queens learns to think big, and a woman walking alone at night faces her worst fears. Hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Matthew Diffee decides to become a cartoonist.

Ijeoma Oluo realizes that a school teacher was trying to be charitable.

Tara Clancy lives a dual lifestyle growing up in Queens and The Hamptons.

Nancy Finton narrowly escapes an attacker.

21:37

The Perfect Woman

by Sherry Weaver

Sherry comes in conflict with her new boyfriend, a self-described feminist, when she refuses to get a job. 

12:22

A Moment of Silence

by Leland Melvin

Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that cuts short his dream of flying in space.

15:05

Bearing Witness

by D. Parvaz

D. Parvaz, a journalist covering the uprising in Syria, is arrested and imprisoned.

06:33

Inner Malcolm/Inner Martin

by Dawn Ross

Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.

06:01

Pete the Leper Pig

by Alice Shaffer

Alice Schaffer, a preacher's daughter, grows up in fear of the lessons learned in Sunday school.

The Moth Radio Hour

Live on Martha’s Vineyard

A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Adam Gopnik with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother decides to monitor her teenager’s internet use, a preacher’s husband feels the love of the community, and a deep sea fisherman navigates a deadly storm at sea. Hosted by Adam Gopnik and Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Jenny Allen sees a disturbing image on her teenage daughter’s computer.

Bill Eville feels the support of his community through his wife’s cancer.

Buddy Vanderhoop goes on a fishing trip from hell.

12:40

Dear Obama, Comma

by Jin Au-yeung

Jin Au-Yeung's lyricism connects him to Barack Obama.

05:53

Bob Dylan & Dad

by Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.