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.

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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. 

Radio Extras

Pet Stars: Scott Sanders and Noriko Rosted Extras

07:03

My Dog Takes All The Bows

by Scott Sanders

Scott Sanders deals with jealousy as his dog becomes a more successful actor than he is

Radio Extras

The Push and the Pull Extras

11:23

Angry

by Amber Phillips

Amber Phillips learns the art of tension. 

08:28

What a Way to Go

by Mary Ann Ludwig

Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap.

13:44

Offerings

by R.A. Villanueva

As he raises his strong-willed daughter, R.A. Villanueva remembers the other powerful women in his life.  

06:13

Rocky, The Lag Bus, and Me

by Steve Clark

Self-described unathletic man, Steve Clark, signs up for the Philadelphia marathon. 

The Moth Podcast

Pet Stars: Scott Sanders and Noriko Rosted

In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet day on April 30th, we’re sharing two Moth stories all about the special role pets play in our lives. This episode is hosted by the Moth’s Social Media Coordinator, Estee Daveed.

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Storytellers:

Scott Sanders deals with jealousy as his dog becomes a more successful actor than he is.

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

The Moth Radio Hour

Bearing Witness

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In this hour, stories of mistakes, perseverance, and lessons learned, often the hard way. This hour is 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.

Alice Schaffer, a preacher's daughter, grows up in fear of the lessons learned in Sunday school. 

Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.

D. Parvaz, a journalist covering the uprising in Syria, is arrested and imprisoned.

Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that cuts short his dream of flying in space.

12:00

GFD

by Micaela Blei

High school freshman Micaela Blei falls in with the German Folk Dancing crowd.

Radio Extras

Bearing Witness Extras

Radio Extras

Saying More with Less: Natalie Bell and Glenn North Extras

11:37

The Prodigal Poet Returns Home

by Glenn North

Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.

04:38

The Rescue

by Natalie Bell

Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.

The Moth Podcast

Saying More with Less: Natalie Bell and Glenn North

We hear stories about poetry and how it can bring people together. This episode is hosted by Keighly Baron.

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Storytellers:

Natalie Bell - Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.

Glenn North - Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.

The Moth Radio Hour

Walking the Walk

--- 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 4/18/23 ---

In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp. 
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source. 
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher. 
Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.

Radio Extras

Walking the Walk Extras

06:06

Mrs. Hoblitt

by Annē Linn

Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.

05:18

Tangled up in Orange

by Evie O'Reilly

Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.