11:29

After The Plague, Came The Renaissance

by Led Black

Thanks to his wife, Led Black discovers a new type of masculinity. 

16:31

Meeting the Jazz Giant

by Quiara Alegría Hudes

Having grown up in the world of music, Quiara Alegría Hudes finds her college music program lacking. 

12:38

When the Truth Pops Out

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

As a high school student, Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals more of himself than he realized while writing his first musical.

Radio Extras

Give Peace A Chance: Jan Stapleman & Frank Chalmers

The Moth Podcast

Give Peace A Chance: Jan Stapleman & Frank Chalmers

Read the transcript here.

06:35

Jobs Not Bombs

by Frank Chalmers

Frank Chalmers gives peace a chance.

06:47

Family Values

by Jan Stapleman

Jan Stapleman navigates the borders of her moral compass and her family.

05:13

Genes: A Love Story

by Beth Bucher

Beth Bucher makes a hard decision to protect her health.

Radio Extras

Veterans' Day 2016: Iraq, Aircraft Carriers & Candy

A special Veterans' Day episode of The Moth. A Naval Aviator trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces. 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.

Radio Extras

Wedding Dress, Prison Choir, and a Hotdog

A feminist searches for the perfect wedding dress, a playwright visits a prison in Malawi, a man spends a lifetime regretting a single moment, and a new mother struggles with her prosthetic arm.

Radio Extras

Halloween: Bruce McCulloch and Amir Baghdadchi Extras

Two (not-so-scary) stories that could only have taken place in costume! It’s our Halloween Episode! This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Storytellers: Bruce McCulloch & Amir Baghdadchi

Airdate: 10/22/21

06:06

Hayride to Hell

by Amir Baghdadchi

Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig

11:32

Tales of Bravery and Stupidity

by Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.

The Moth Podcast

Halloween: Bruce McCulloch and Amir Baghdadchi

Two (not-so-scary) stories that could only have taken place in costume! It’s our Halloween Episode! 

Read the transcript here.

This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Storytellers: Bruce McCulloch & Amir Baghdadchi

The Moth Radio Hour

Afraid to Look

--- 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 10/26 ---

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In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is 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. 

Radio Extras

Afraid to Look

In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is 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.

11:48

The Tears Between Us

by Devan Sandiford

Devan Sandiford finds the courage to talk to his mother about the family's past.

05:42

The Best Mother She Ever Had

by Cheryl Murfin

Cheryl Murfin forgets something important in the parking lot of the grocery story. 

05:45

The Baptism

by Anoush Froundjian

Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions. 

07:08

I Need You to Know

by Tim Manley

Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically.