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Father's Day Special 2017: 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’s 20th Anniversary Special

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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Vy Higginsen: A Common Ancestor

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

A Common Ancestor

by Vy Higginsen

A woman's quest to learn about her family tree and ancestor's past.

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The Big Oops: Blunders Large and Small

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

Dr. King Helps Zellner Escape

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

An Apple a Day

by Holly Rutter

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

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13:09

Always Her Hasan-Bhai

by Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.

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12:25

Maybe

by Jessica Lee Williamson

Jessica Lee Williamson works on a routine for her school talent show.

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Explorers, Organizers, Interrogations

--- 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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