The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

06:13

Genetics Camp

by Kristin Lee

Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.

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06:18

Return To Sender

by Maura Schneider

8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection

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07:04

In the Eye of the Beholden

by Samuel Blackman

Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.

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The Moth Radio Hour

Don’t Stop the Music

--- 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 4/11/23 ---

In this hour, Motown, hip hop, folk and pop. Stories of the indelible impact of music on both its creators and listeners. 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.

David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.

Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.

Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.

Jin Au-Yeung's lyricism connects him to Barack Obama.

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Matters of the Heart

--- 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 3/28/23 ---

In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.
Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.
Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds.
Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive.

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Grown Podcast

Young Punks: Concerts, musical memories, and moving to NYC

Sketchy concerts. LGBTQIA+ spaces. Baby Keem. In this episode, we examine how music shapes our identity. Eddy Laughter takes us to her first punk show, and Alistair Bane explores moving to New York as a young man in the 80s. After that, Eddy and Alistair talk to each other about queerness, live music, and memory. Fonzo and Aleeza discuss the pitfalls of judging others based on their music taste and pre-pandemic concerts.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo

Storytellers: Eddy Laughter and Alistair Bane

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12:39

A Girl from Marrakech

by Esther McManus

Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive.

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The Moth Radio Hour

Hearing Voices

--- 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 3/28/23 ---

In this hour: stories of the power of sound -- and the newness we find through listening, and trusting our ears. 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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Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.

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Bold Moves: Stories of stepping up, taking charge, and taking chances

--- 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 3/21/23 ---

In this hour, stories of big leaps and taking chances. Adventures in the wilderness, dance class, and finding one's way home. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Aleta Myles goes camping for the first time in a desert in Israel.

In a dark place, Sean Wellington finds comfort in dance class.

Newly licensed James Fitzgerald's first road trip goes awry.

Amber Jo Hatt attempts to take her friends on a big adventure.

Despite the potential consequences, Air Force officer Rachel Pomeroy reports an inappropriate incident.

5 year old Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin has an adventure on his way home from school.

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