The Moth Radio Hour
In this special twentieth anniversary hour, a look back at special stories and moments throughout The Moth’s 20 years. The inventor of the Baby Calzone runs into trouble with the mob. A difficult break-up lures a young woman into a digital vortex. And a pragmatic idealist learns to listen deeply. 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 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
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20 Years ago to the day was our first ever storytelling event. To celebrate, we're sharing a story of a woman on a quest to learn about her ancestors.
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14:09
by Vy Higginsen
A woman's quest to learn about her family tree and ancestor's past.
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In this hour, four stories about the mistakes we make. A young girl enters a school talent show; a boy learns some family secrets when his mom returns from a trip to India; an online shopping session goes awry; and a college student is drawn into the civil rights movement. 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.
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Jessica Lee Williamson works on a routine for her school talent show.
Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.
Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.
Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's.
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11:08
by Bob Zellner
Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's.
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03:58
by Holly Rutter
Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.
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13:09
by Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.
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--- 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 6/29/21 ---
In this hour, a man fights street noise with poetry; a mother of three journeys to find true north; and a book lover faces danger in the Soviet Union. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.
Ann Daniels trains to become a polar pioneer.
Victor Levenstein is interrogated by the KGB.
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14:10
by Ann Daniels
Ann Daniels trains to become a polar pioneer.
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13:13
by Aaron Naparstek
Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.
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This week we’re bringing you two stories to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Deepa Amkebar tries to stop her true colors from showing.
Linh Song learns of her family's escape from war.
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06:14
by Linh Song
A daughter learns of her family's escape from war.
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05:55
by Deepa Ambekar
A young woman tries to stop her true colors from showing.
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08:20
by Andy Christie
Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.
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06:16
by Terry Wolfisch Cole
Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.
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13:55
by Ophira Eisenberg
Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.
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--- 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 5/11/2021 --
A special edition of The Moth Radio Hour dedicated to Mothers. A woman who has never wanted children suddenly questions her choice, a little girl gets angry at her mother and runs away from home, a son struggles at his mother's deathbed, and a man finds a mother's love in unconventional ways. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison (with help from his mom). The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.
Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.
Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.
Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.
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