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11:37
The Prodigal Poet Returns Home
by Glenn North
Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.
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The Moth Podcast
Saying More with Less: Natalie Bell and Glenn North
We hear stories about poetry and how it can bring people together. This episode is hosted by Keighly Baron.
Storytellers:
Natalie Bell - Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.
Glenn North - Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.
The Moth Radio Hour
Walking the Walk
--- 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 4/18/23 ---
In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.
Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.
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06:06
Mrs. Hoblitt
by Annē Linn
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.
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08:22
Break Out of My Mind & Sit With You
by Kaya Jarvis
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.
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06:18
Return To Sender
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection
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07:04
In the Eye of the Beholden
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Don’t Stop the Music
--- 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 4/11/23 ---
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.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Matters of the Heart
--- 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 3/28/23 ---
In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.
Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.
Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds.
Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive.
Grown Podcast
Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC
Sketchy concerts. LGBTQIA+ spaces. Baby Keem. In this episode, we examine how music shapes our identity. Eddy Laughter takes us to her first punk show, and Alistair Bane explores moving to New York as a young man in the 80s. After that, Eddy and Alistair talk to each other about queerness, live music, and memory. Fonzo and Aleeza discuss the pitfalls of judging others based on their music taste and pre-pandemic concerts.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Eddy Laughter and Alistair Bane
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The Moth Radio Hour
Hearing Voices
--- 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 3/28/23 ---
In this hour: stories of the power of sound -- and the newness we find through listening, and trusting our ears. 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.
Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.
Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.
T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.
Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.