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12:37
The Case of the Cussing Canoeist

by Michael Steinberg

Michael Steinberg gets an unexpected case in his new role as the director of the Michigan ACLU. 

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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.

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07:17
Refuge

by Craig Mangum

Craig Mangum receives advice from a Mormon bishop.

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06:31
An Awkward Oath

by Adam Ellick

Adam Ellick is tasked with caring for his cantankerous grandfather.

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12:46
Daughter of a Preacher

by Lydia Caesar

Lydia Caesar grows up as a Preacher's Kid or "PK."

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The Moth Podcast
The Grinch Rides Again: Mary Gaitskill

This week, a story for everyone who might feel just a little grinchy around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Michelle Jalowski.

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Storyteller: Mary Gaitskill
 

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16:33
The Grinch Rides Again

by Mary Gaitskill

After a traumatic life event, Mary Gaitskill finds a new sense of purpose... by becoming the Grinch for a little girl.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Mirror Mirror On The Wall

--- 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 12/21/2021 ---
 

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 
 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

 

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Mirror Mirror On The Wall Extra

In this hour, stories of reflection and recognition. The army, dance class, and family reunions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid. 

Sejal Pachisia searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

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06:49
The Lesbian Hunt or What Would People Say?

by Sejal

Sejal searches for the perfect Indian lesbian to meet her parents.

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12:39
Motorcycle Cowboy

by Trevor Nourse

Trevor Nourse spends a wild summer with his father as a kid.

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06:06
Attorney at Large

by Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert accidentally impersonates a law school graduate. 

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06:15
Marty Steps Out

by Martha Wegner

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class. 

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11:59
A Soldier’s Story

by Raymond Christian

Ray Christian begins to acknowledge his symptoms of PTSD.

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13:53
Residual Effects

by Anthony Brinkley

Anthony Brinkley shares his complicated relationship with white people.

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06:14
The Home Perm: Teenage Rebellion Never Looked So Good!

by Jason Schommer

Jason Schommer's mother teaches him that bad decisions can be immortalized in photos. 

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The Moth StorySLAM

In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco, California; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.

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06:20
Communion Cookies

by William Nour

William Nour finds connection and communion through cookies.

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09:46
Paranoid Shadow

by Iman Ahmed

Iman Ahmed walks behind her father.

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The Moth Podcast
Walking Right Behind Them: Iman Ahmed & William Nour

This week, two stories about holding onto departed family members. This episode is hosted by Director of MothWorks Kate Tellers.

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