The Moth Radio Hour
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 12/24/24 ---
In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig.
Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.
Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
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12:52
by Jenny Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
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12:25
by Katy Strange
Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.
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10:49
by Michael Maina
Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.
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Radio Extras
In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART.
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.
Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.
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On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.
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Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
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by Saad Najam
Saad Najam finds peace with his brother.
by Abigail Loor
Abigail Loor finds a space at an anime convention.
by Diavian Walters
Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train.
by Daniela Llerena
Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime.
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So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms!
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena
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We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield
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Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat
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BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio
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