06:28

After The Game

by Eric Call

An expecting couple rush through an unexpected trip into the night.

The Moth Podcast

Beyond the Stage with Tonya Scott Williams

A few months ago, we put out a call to listeners to host their own episode of The Moth podcast for its 10th anniversary. Today we're thrilled to pass the mic over to listener Tonya Scott Williams. In this episode, Tonya chooses three of her favorite stories to share.

A successful businessman reveals his childhood dream. An expecting couple rush through an unexpected trip into the night. An online connection leads to a real-world rekindling.

We'll also hear from two other listeners who wrote in that we loved. A special thanks to Larrnell Cross and Brennen Beckwith.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers: Alvin Hall, Eric Call, and Julie Baker

Hosted by: Tonya Scott Williams

06:24

International Love Connection

by Julie Baker

An online connection leads to a real-world rekindling.

The Moth Radio Hour

Language, Coins and a Proposal

Novelist Walter Mosley examines the power of language to break and form bonds; an artist connects with her father when he sends her coins he finds on the street; a woman describes her harrowing rape and pursuit of stability; and an actor proposes marriage, but waits a long, long time for an answer.

The Moth Radio Hour

Grandparents, Pole Dancing and Lust

A family of amateur detectives crack a case; a librarian takes a dance class to spice things up; a father and son come to terms in Newark Airport; a grandson brings joy to a nursing home; and a woman releases her grief and lets her passion take over.

15:43

Quiet Fire

by Phyllis Bowdwin

Phyllis Bowdwin takes on a silent assailant.

13:33

Vixen and the USSR

by Sue Steinacher

Sue Steinacher fights USSR bureaucracy with dog-diplomacy.

12:15

Coming of Age on Death Row

by ​Gautam Narula

Gautam Narula is a teen when he bonds with a unique friend on death row.

The Moth Podcast

The Windy City Home: Bill Russell & Journey Jamison

Bill Russell uses his inner-knowledge of air travel to make his way home. Journey Jamison must spring into action when death comes knocking.

Read the transcript here.

06:20

Recognizing a Snow Job in a Blizzard

by Bill Russell

Bill Russell uses his inner-knowledge of air travel to make his way home.

12:06

Theory of Change

by Journey Jamison

Journey Jamison must spring into action when death comes knocking.

04:20

The Bad Joke

by Adriane McGillis

Adrianne McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital.

06:10

Against the Wind

by CJ Hunt

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

10:55

A Father’s Cover

by Blessing Digha

Blessing Digha fears she has fallen short of her father’s expectations.

06:13

My Father’s Hands

by Harwood Taylor

Harwood Taylor reaches for a father who is out of touch.

The Moth Radio Hour

Blue Men, Psychopaths and a Bad Date

After many years in the legendary Blue Man Group, a performer makes a profound connection with an audience member; Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch meets a debonair man at a cocktail party and dares to think he might be Mr. Right; and a world-renowned neuroscientist identifies patterns in the brains of psychopathic killers.

Read the transcript here.

The Moth Podcast

New Pride: Jill McDonough, Owen Lewis, and Bethany Cintron

To celebrate Pride Month, we hear from three storytellers embarking on each of their new lives. Jill McDonough meets the girl at the rock show. Owen Lewis embraces a new moniker. Bethany Cintron yearns to go to the Pride Parade.

Read the transcript here.

06:15

Take That, Homophobia!

by Bethany Cintron

Bethany Cintron yearns to go to the Pride Parade.

04:50

What’s In A Name?

by Owen Lewis

Owen Lewis embraces a new moniker.

03:58

Bob Maloney, Josey Packard, and the Bike Thief

by ​​​Jill McDonough

Jill McDonough meets the girl at the rock show.