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The Moth Podcast
They Say It’s Your Birthday: Sheila Cavanaugh and Sandra Kwawu
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.
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14:52
Missing Pieces
by A. J. Jacobs
AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships.
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05:31
Who Said Age is Just a Number
Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday
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06:46
What Would Roberto Clemente Do?
by Ryan Roe
Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.
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The Moth Radio Hour
The Rest is History
--- 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 5/23/23 ---
In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery.
Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.
Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Mum's The Word
--- 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 5/16/23 ---
Oh, mother! In this episode, stories celebrating birth givers, mother figures, and the many ways in which one can show up as a mom. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
Pamela Covington cooks a difficult holiday meal for her family.
Annie Share and her mom become businesswomen on the cat show circuit.
Amanda Johnston is inspired by a vulnerable conversation with her daughter.
The Moth Podcast
Risqué Business: Whitney Connolly and Caroline Woodward
We’ve got two SLIGTHLY spicy stories. Don’t worry nothing untowards happens, but if you’re listening with kids, you might want to wait on this one. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Whitney Connolly shares a photo without realizing what else is in the background.
A trip to Brazil provides a great teaching moment for both Caroline Woodward and her 3 year daughter.
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11:42
Just like Uncle Bubba
Amanda Johnston is inspired by a vulnerable conversation with her daughter.
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07:23
The Purrrfect First Job
by Annie Share
Annie Share and her mom become businesswomen on the cat show circuit.
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11:15
No Time for Second Guessing
by Marya Morris
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
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The Moth Radio Hour
In Famiglia
In this hour, stories dealing with all things family: from sibling hi-jinx, to the difficulties of having children (and parents). Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.
Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.
Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.
Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.
Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.
Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.
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The Moth Radio Hour
The Push and the Pull
--- 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 5/9/23 ---
In this hour, stories of strength of will, crystallizing under pressure, and the power of intentionally directed anger. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
As he raises his strong-willed daughter, R.A. Villanueva remembers the other powerful women in his life.
Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap.
Self-described unathletic man, Steve Clark, signs up for the Philadelphia marathon.
Amber Phillips learns the art of tension.