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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Pride

LGBTQ+ stories in honor of Pride month. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.

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Storytellers: Donald Harrison, Tara Clancy

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06:06
Acceptance Online

by Donald Harrison

Donald finds acceptance in an AOL chatroom.

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Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers Extras

In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers

In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust.  The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.
Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.
Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.
Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear. 
Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.

 

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05:11
Deal

by Denise Bledsoe Slaughter

Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.

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15:30
Lotus

by Pauline Nguyen

Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear. 

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07:01
The Blesser

by Louise Newton-Keogh

Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.

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06:42
Gaiety Male Burlesque

by Christopher Brune-Horan

Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.

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06:34
Shared Thoughts

by Eddy Laughter

Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.

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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Joy and Juneteenth

This week, a special Juneteenth episode. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.

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Storyteller: Alvin Hall
 

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Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops Extras

In this special episode celebrating fathers, a man embraces his father's music; a new dad has a breakdown in the grocery store; a young father struggles with his emotions; a son flies to Ghana for his father's funeral, a daughter reveals an embarrassing truth, and an uncle steps in to play an important role. 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.

David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.

Chris Myers rides out his emotions after the birth of his daughter. 

Nestor Gomez struggles to pick out his baby among a group of newborns. 

Karan Chopra learns to live his life by his father's example. 

Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.   

Jack Marmorstein realizes the role he must play in his nephew's life.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops

In this special episode celebrating fathers, a man embraces his father's music; a new dad has a breakdown in the grocery store; a young father struggles with his emotions; a son flies to Ghana for his father's funeral, a daughter reveals an embarrassing truth, and an uncle steps in to play an important role. 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.

David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.

Chris Myers rides out his emotions after the birth of his daughter.

Nestor Gomez struggles to pick out his baby among a group of newborns.

Karan Chopra learns to live his life by his father's example.

Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.  

Jack Marmorstein realizes the role he must play in his nephew's life.

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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: Truth

This week, we hear a discussion about truth in storytelling. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

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Storyteller: Dorothy Storck
 

Discussion: Kate Tellers, Sarah Austin Jenness, Jenifer Hixson

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28:32
Parachuting

by Dorothy Storck

Dorothy falls from a great height.

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Something Borrowed, Something New Extras

In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him.

Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding.

Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce.

Trystan Reese must deal with the world’s reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Something Borrowed, Something New

In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him.

Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding.

Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce.

Trystan Reese must deal with the world’s reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

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The Moth Podcast
Bodily Autonomy

This week, we feature two stories about women forced to make tough choices about their health. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

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Storytellers:
 

Robin Utz

Jill Chenault

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Radio Extras
Bodily Autonomy Extras

This week, we feature two stories about women forced to make tough choices about their health. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Robin Utz

Jill Chenault

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Radio Extras
Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary Extras

A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter-century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary

A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter-century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.
Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.
Tony Hendra gets inspiration from a surprising source.
Jeffery Rudell's honesty with his parents fails to yield the love, compassion and forgiveness they taught him to value.
Wanda Bullard's father trusts a prisoner, with surprising results.

 

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