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The Moth Radio Hour
The Gatherings

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 9/17/24 ---

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Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together-- in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 
 

Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.

Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community. 

 

 

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07:32
Less Than Or Equal To

by Aravah Chaiken

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

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06:44
English Please

by Iris Luz Hernandez

Iris  Luz Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.

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Host: Ana Stern

Storytellers: 

Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.

Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.

The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop.  For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.

Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.

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09:21
A Love Letter to My People

by Mary Shaughnessy

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community. 

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05:00
A Painful Period

by Oleeta Fogden

Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.

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10:09
It’s Not What You Wear

by Sister Laurena Alflen

Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.

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06:25
My Almost Immaculate Bar Mitzvah Reception

by Adam Bottner

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

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10:00
Spencer No-Tunick

by Bonnie Levison

Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Games We Play

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 9/10/24 ---
 

In this hour: win, lose or draw! Stories of competition and play. Family pranks, high school Latin, college track, and the need for approval. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
 

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Joey Garfield is invited to play with the cool kids. 

Tod Kelly seeks justice for a decades-old prank.

Romy Negrin and her Latin Club compete in the highest division.

Tahmin Ullah risks her relationship with her mom when she takes up running. 

Abhishek Shah hatches a plan to win over his fiancée's family.

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Grown Podcast
Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media

Anime. The Jonas Brothers. Twilight. We'll figure out how your passions shape who you are. Abigail Loor shares a story about finding a space in an anime convention and Roger Lam wears his superhero t-shirts with pride. Plus, Fonzo talks One Piece and David Lepelstat goes to the Brooklyn Comic Con.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Abigail Loor and Roger Lam

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In this hour: win, lose or draw! Stories of competition and play. Family pranks, high school Latin, college track, and the need for approval. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Joey Garfield is invited to play with the cool kids. 

Tod Kelly seeks justice for a decades-old prank. Romy Negrin and her Latin Club compete in the highest division.

Tahmin Ullah risks her relationship with her mom when she takes up running. 

Abhishek Shah hatches a plan to win over his fiancée's family.

Airdate: 9/1/20

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Grown Podcast
Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs

FOMO. Friend fallouts. Feeling like you don't belong. We'll find out what happens when you're on the outside looking in. Moth EDU Storyteller Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin listens to some cool music and Hannah Citron understands a squid. Plus, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about the times when they tried to fit in.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin and Hannah Citron

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live From Anchorage

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 8/27/24 ---

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This week, a special episode of The Moth Radio Hour—featuring a live Mainstage show from Anchorage, Alaska. Family ties, king salmon, and cheese. Hosted by Jacoby Cochran with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

On a whim, Lamar Sloss becomes the owner of a cheese shop in Alaska.

Dasha Kelly Hamilton, the Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, moves to Anchorage, undercover.

After the death of her brother, Monica Woo returns to Anchorage.


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12:26
Fishtail of Two Cities

by Dasha Kelly

Dasha Kelly Hamilton, the Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, moves to Anchorage, undercover.

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