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.

07:12

Motown Velvelettes

by Caldin Street

Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.

13:07

Spicy

by David Montgomery

David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.

The Moth Radio Hour

Bearing Witness

In this hour, stories of mistakes, perseverance, and lessons learned, often the hard way. This hour is 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.

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

Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.

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

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

The Moth Podcast

Shortcuts: Lawrence Wood & Amanda Egge

On this week’s episode, two stories about taking shortcuts: Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club; Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab.

Read the transcript here.

05:39

Hitting Bottom

by Amanda Egge

Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab. 

05:11

The Book Cheat

by Lawrence Wood

Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club.

The Moth Radio Hour

Don’t Stop the Music

In this hour, Motown, hip hop, folk and pop. Stories of the indelible impact of music on both its creators and listeners. This hour is 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.

David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.

Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.

Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.

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

11:55

The Magnificat

by Anna Schuleit

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.

10:58

Critical Crash

by T. Dixon

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

07:30

My Step, My Freedom

by Faith Ekienabor

Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.

13:14

The Birthday Party

by Stanley Alpert

Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

The Moth Radio Hour

Reality TV, an Egg Timer, and a Burglary

True romance is put in jeopardy by a reality TV show, a speechwriter has an explosive showdown with Bill Clinton, a woman flies cross country to help the aging father she hasn't seen in 18 years, and a father's courage is put to the test in his own home. 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.

Diana Spechler doesn’t want her boyfriend to find his bride on television.

Mark Katz writes a speech for Bill Clinton that hinges upon an egg timer.

Tamara Jenkins cares for her ailing, estranged father.
 
David Ullendorf is terrorized during a burglary.

04:34

Orange Ya Glad I Was Around?

by Brad Lawrence

Brad Lawrence and his sister work their mom's last nerve with their brawling.

13:51

Seeing Color

by Ed Mabaya

Ed Mabaya finds himself in danger while visiting his girlfriend.

09:00

An Unexpected Alliance

by Maria Hodermarska

Maria Hodermarska fights for services for her son.

05:40

Take it Back

by Hillary Orsini

Hillary Boone and their mother scheme to save Vermont from hate.