11:09

When it's All Been Said

by Tomas Davila

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

The Moth Podcast

Finding Pride: Tomas Davila and Ingrid Ebbesen

We find our pride through stories. This episode is hosted by Travis Coxson.

If you’d like to see a photo of Tomas Davila looking fabulous as he told his story at the Moth Ball, check out themoth.org/extras

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

Ingrid Ebbesen goes dancing and finds herself.

Radio Extras

More Kindness of Strangers Extras

16:43

Operation Bruin Escape and Rescue (BEAR)

by Elana Duffy

Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office. 

13:52

Home

by Alistair Bane

While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories. 

11:45

Lost & Found

by Nathan Englander

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.

The Moth Radio Hour

I Will Be Your Father Figure

In this special episode of The Moth, we listen to five stories about fathers — from embarrassing jokes to tender moments shared on the road. The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, interviews the fathers in her own family. And we hear two pitches from Moth listeners Bob Barin and Eric Wenger. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Adriane McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital.

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

Blessing Digha fears she has fallen short of her father’s expectations.

Harwood Taylor reaches for a father who is out of touch.

Radio Extras

I Will Be Your Father Figure Extras

Grown Podcast

Secrets: Diaries, Twilight, and prom

Shhhhh. In this episode, we spill the tea. Shania tells us about getting her sibling ready for a dance, and Tim Manley’s love takes on a physical form. Plus, we step out into NYC to hear some secrets, and Aleeza reads excerpts from her diary. (Yes, there’s Twilight involved.)

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Shania and Tim Manley

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The Moth Radio Hour

Live and Learn

--- 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 6/13/23 ---

In this hour, stories of lessons for real life. Navigating young love, learning to live in the moment, and how to drive stick shift. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Read the transcript here.

Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."
Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead up to the birth of her son. 
Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.
Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 
Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

Radio Extras

Live and Learn Extras

12:42

Auntie Anh Dreams Big

by Anh Vu Sawyer

Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

07:31

Not in the Plan

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead-up to the birth of her son.

09:16

Young Love

by Michael Maina

Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 

06:13

Swing Time!

by Sam Bolen

Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."

The Moth Radio Hour

A Brave Front

--- 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 on 6/6/23 ---

In this hour, stories of finding inner strength in the face of unimaginable odds. The courage to make life or death choices, stick to one's guns, and not only survive, but thrive. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Les Strayhorn heeds his father's advice.

District Fire Chief Michael McNamee confronts his worst fear.

Robin Utz comes to face the hardships of pregnancy and love.

Radio Extras

A Brave Front Extras

The Moth Radio Hour

Hesitations

--- 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 5/30/23 ---

Hold your horses! In this hour, stories of slowing down, holding off, or taking a pause. 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.

Read the transcript here

Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.
Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.
Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday. 
AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships. 

Radio Extras

They Say It’s Your Birthday Extras

On this episode, stories all about birthdays - and the importance we place on them. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Sheila Cavanaugh accidentally steals someone else’s birthday.

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.

Airdate: 5/26/2023

06:25

Maman

by Sandra Kwawu

Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with her friends and family.