The Moth Radio Hour
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The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." 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.
Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense.
Azhar Bande-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.
On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.
Jo Richards has trouble saying "no."
Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."
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by Aleeza Kazmi
Aleeza tells us about being crush-crazy.
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Grown Podcast
Natural hair. A culture festival. Middle school jerks. In this episode, we hear stories of culture, identity, and how the two intertwine. Oleeta Fogden gets her first period, and Katiana Ciceron talks about the time her pastor touched her hair. Then, Aleeza and Fonzo get an update from Katiana on how she feels about her story now.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Oleeta Fogden and Katiana Ciceron
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Grown Podcast
Bodies, bodies, bodies. This episode is all about feeling comfortable in your own skin. Annie Beyer-Chafets undergoes an important surgery, and Adia Heyliger talks about body positivity. After that, we get real about body changes, and Fonzo and Aleeza discuss puberty.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Annie Beyer-Chafets and Adia Heyliger
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Grown Podcast
Apple cake. Pizza. Dinner parties. In this mouthwatering (sorry) episode, food connects everyone. Luna Azcurrain creates a Thanksgiving tradition with her grandfather, and Lu Levin desperately tries to grow up. We visit a food festival, and Aleeza and Fonzo talk about their families.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Luna Azcurrain and Lu Levin
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In this episode, Aleeza and Fonzo discuss how storytelling changed their lives and share how they first met. Fonzo recounts a particularly memorable haircut, and Aleeza tells us about being crush-crazy. Plus, conversations about expressing who you really are.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
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by Mari Black
Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.
by Alistair Bane
Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician.
06:51
by Azhar Bande-Ali
Azhar Bande-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail
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08:15
by Gbenga Akinnagbe
On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.
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07:01
by Jo Richards
Jo Richards has trouble saying "no."
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06:04
by Marissa
Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense.
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12:09
by Wendy Suzuki
Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."
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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 8/13/24 ---
In this hour, tales that remind us that looks can be deceiving. Disguises, surprises from strangers, and reckoning with one's own identity. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Phill Branch designs his own suit for prom.
Raabia Wazir leaves KY to take a job at Muslim Civil Rights Organization in DC.
Jean le Bec begins to feel a sense of community at her local pool.
Micheal Devlin rescues a sheep in a field in Ireland.
Jim Giaccone searches for his brother in the rubble of the Twin Towers.
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In this hour, tales that remind us that looks can be deceiving. Disguises, surprises from strangers, and reckoning with one's own identity. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Phill Branch designs his own suit for prom.
Raabia Wazir leaves KY to take a job at Muslim Civil Rights Organization in DC.
Jean le Bec begins to feel a sense of community at her local pool.
Micheal Devlin rescues a sheep in a field in Ireland.
Jim Giaccone searches for his brother in the rubble of the Twin Towers.
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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 7/30/24 ---
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Hold on to your wallets, SSNs, and test papers. This episode is all about scams, schemes, and con artists. Student hijinx, famous grifts, monkey business, and the word of God. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.
Abigail Ladd runs a con in elementary school.
Tonya Camille and her sister use their physical similarities to their advantage.
Pete Goldfinger experiences a famous scandal firsthand.
Gayliene Omary has a run in with a scammer of the heart.
Maria Corrales confronts a con in the animal kingdom.
Chiwoza Bandawe receives the word of God, courtesy of a shady acquaintance.
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