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The Moth Radio Hour

Stuck!

--- 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 --- 2/27/24 ---

In this hour, stories of being stuck. Stranded in Las Vegas, a desperate search for a pet sitter, a wreck on the Colorado River, and stage fright on the church pulpit. This hour is 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.

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Alistair Bane reluctantly attends church as his friend's grandmother's "special guest"...

Jon Levin is penniless with a con man in Las Vegas.

Noriko Rosted must find a pet sitter for her beloved cat before her trip to Italy.

Taylor Tower wonders if her dad is the "right" kind of parent.

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Stuck! extras

In this hour, stories of being stuck. Stranded in Las Vegas, a desperate search for a pet sitter, a wreck on the Colorado River, and stage fright on the church pulpit. This hour is 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.

Alistair Bane reluctantly attends church as his friend's grandmother's "special guest"...

Jon Levin is penniless with a con man in Las Vegas.

Noriko Rosted must find a pet sitter for her beloved cat before her trip to Italy.

Taylor Tower wonders if her dad is the "right" kind of parent.

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The Moth Radio Hour

Best Laid Plans

--- 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 --- 2/20/24 ---

To err is human—and in this hour, we explore humanity in all its imperfections. Lost baggage, Kool Aid mishaps, and not eating enough fruit. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

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Maxie Jones gives in to peer pressure and faces the wrath of his mother.
Kate Oliver's determination to impress her partner's family backfires and leaves her in distress.
James Fitzgerald is hell bent on watching Power Rangers.
At the age of 24, Beau Davis prepares himself for his first airplane journey.
Matt Storrs receives an unexpected medical diagnosis.
Diana Thompson ’finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence.

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Radio Extras

Hair Ties Extra

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07:10

Worlds Collide

by Imogen Wall

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

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05:28

Strangers of the Santa Ana Winds

by Heather Rae

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

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The Moth Podcast

Hair Ties: Imogen Wall and Heather Rae

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On this episode, we share two stories all about how hair can connect us. As a note, Imogen Wall’s story talks about someone experiencing the suicide of a loved one, if that subject is difficult for you, you might want to skip that story. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 in the US for free and confidential support.

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Host: Marc Sollinger

Storytellers:

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

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