04:11

There’s no crying in crafting

by Carolina Ureña-Ruiz

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. 

06:49

I think it's time to start screaming now

by Dave Stratton

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

06:52

“The A-B-C story”

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners. 

11:35

Hawaii or Bust

by Pedro Haro

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

The Moth Radio Hour

All The World's A Stage

--- 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 8/15/23 ---

In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

The Moth Podcast

A Chat on the Stoop: Hasna Muhammad and In Deep Water

In this special episode, we examine the relationship between Swimming and the Black community. And we hear from one of our favorite podcasts, The Stoop. If you’d like to listen to more great stories from The Stoop, subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts, or visit thestoop.org to learn more.

Read the transcript here.

This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust and Leila Day.

Storyteller:

While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.

Radio Extras

All The World's A Stage Extras

The Moth Radio Hour

Occasional Magic

--- 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 8/8/23 ---
 

In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. 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.

Read the transcript here.
 

Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.
 

Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

Radio Extras

Occasional Magic Extras

Radio Extras

The Family Car Extras

06:02

Minivan Mom

by Melanie Kostrzewa

Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan

The Moth Podcast

The Family Car: Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa

On this episode of the Moth podcast, we examine the relationship between cars and families. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car.

Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan.

04:50

Borrowing the Car

by Mary Ann Ludwig

Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car

The Moth Radio Hour

You Are Here

--- 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 8/1/23 ---

In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Read the transcript here

Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 
Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy. 
Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.
A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 
Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 

Radio Extras

You Are Here Extras

06:24

What Can I Bring?

by Emma Gordon

A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 

05:46

New Year, New York, New Life

by Gina Granter

Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 

08:57

13th Birthday, Coney Island, 1959

by Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.

07:42

Not in the Lesson Plan

by James Hamilton

Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.

12:08

Grey Areas

by Mary Blair

Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage.