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Living Up to a Motto
by Rob Simpson
Rob Simpson takes us behind the scenes of life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.
The Moth Radio Hour
Family Photos, Grandmothers, Legos & Revenge
A family reunites around a hospital bed, a grandmother shares wisdom (and a beer) with her grandson, a third-grade teacher underestimates the power of Legos, and a bullied teen plots revenge. 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
James Braly’s dysfunctional family gathers around his sister’s deathbed.
Micaela Blei discovers an underground Lego cartel in her elementary school.
Aaron Wolf says goodbye to his wise grandmother.
Ernesto Quinonez is tired of being bullied and seeks revenge.
The Moth Radio Hour
Love, Serve, and Protect
In this hour, stories of heroes, mentors, and our greatest supporters. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer considers his career, a lawyer learns the meaning of justice, and a songstress pens lyrics for her loved one. 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.
Rob Simpson takes us behind the scenes of life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.
Sheila Calloway searches for fairness and empathy in the justice system.
Beth Nielsen Chapman finds magic in the writing of a song.
06:30
Sing We Joyous All Together
by Kate Tellers
Kate Tellers introduces her new boyfriend to her Christmas tradition.
The Moth Podcast
Holiday Game Plans: Renata Sancken and Kate Tellers
On this episode: two stories of different strategies to navigate the holiday season. Renata Sancken is nervous about her flight home for the holidays. Kate Tellers introduces her new boyfriend to her Christmas tradition.
The Moth Podcast
Unexpected Gifts: Zanele Chisholm & Isabel DeBre
On this episode, two stories of unexpected gifts. Tis the season, right? These stories are not exactly TRADITIONAL gifts… Zanele Chisholm learns who she is when others learn her name, and Isabel DeBre’s family gets an unconventional pet.
The Moth Radio Hour
Holiday Special 2014: Monkeys, Megachurches, and First Elves
Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ style church in his neighborhood, a Jewish girl meets Santa, and a boy thinks his dreams have finally come true when he gets an exotic pet.
The Moth Radio Hour
Guts! Courage.
In this hour, we present stories of the brave and the bold. Tales of risks, hard lessons and big changes that leave an indelible mark. 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.
AJ Jacobs gets an unwanted modeling gig.
Aleathia Brown makes a bold aesthetic change.
Kwong Yue Yang tries to muster the courage to meet his idol.
Nisha Coleman responds to a threat.
Leonard Lee Smith struggles to survive his first California Christmas.
The Moth Radio Hour
Doctors, Prom, and Ellen
A high schooler encounters racism when he tries to go to prom, a young woman is afraid to tell her grandmother that she is gay, an English woman has to answer a tough question on her US citizenship test, and a doctor must make a life and death decision for his mother.
The Moth Podcast
World AIDS Day: Shakirah Namwanje & Jamie Brickhouse
2018 is the year Nelson Mandela would have turned 100. This episode is dedicated to the values he fought for: promoting equity, community service, education for all, and to the ongoing fight to end HIV/AIDS. Jamie experiences prejudice from his dental hygienist when she learns he has HIV. Traumatized after learning of her HIV status, Shakirah comes to recognize the support system that had grown around her. And a word of caution: Shakirah’s story involves mention of physical abuse.