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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Full Costume

On this episode, we’re putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear.

Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown.

 

If you'd like to check out more of Paul Davis' work, you can look him up on instagram at: @pauldavisfilmmaker

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McGruff the Crime Dog

by Annie Wiborg

Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear.

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The Moth Radio Hour
All the World's a Stage

Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.

Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.

Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins. 

Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting.

A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting. 

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The Moth Podcast: Cruise Control

This episode is all about cars - the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. 

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Hosted by: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers: Oscar Saavedra, Nina Slowinski

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The Moth Radio Hour
Curtain Call

In this hour, three artists known for their work on stage tell their personal stories on The Moth's. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison from Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Tiq Milan keeps an important secret from his mother.

Amelia Zirin-Brown is caught between her hippie upbringing and being one of the cool girls.

Doug Wright becomes penpals with kindred spirit, John Boy from The Waltons.

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Level 3 Concussion

by Rebecca Sacks

Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community.

The Bikeaway

by Noa Gilbert

Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a protected bike lane.

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The Moth Podcast: Cycling

On this episode, in celebration of the Tour de France, we’re taking a ride with three stories all centered around biking. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch.

Storytellers:

Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a protected bike lane.

Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community.

On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Oh, Brother

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In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. 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.

Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother. 

Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish normalcy for her neurodivergent brother during quarantine.

Bill Bernat's brother helps him get a fresh start. 

Katherine Wu hopes her older brother will attend her wedding.

Lynn Adams gets revenge on her brother.

Om Choudhury comforts his brother in the wake of their father's death. 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain

A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural joys – sex and laughter. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Becky Feldman hires an escort to help her rediscover her body.

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

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Thank You for Your Awesomeness

by Becky Feldman

Becky Feldman hires an escort to help her rediscover her body.

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What Trees Tell Us

by Rebecca Falzano

Rebecca Falzano finds surprising solace with trees.

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Man vs Swan

by Majdy Fares

Majdy Fares's AirBnB rating suffers thanks to a pair of cantankerous swans.

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In the Face of Fear

by Chris Bell

Chris Bell finds out what he might do if a bear attacked.

When in Berlin

by Elizabeth Hansen

Elizabeth Hansen soothes her pain in an unlikely place.

A Cold Sore Chronicle

by Seth Cohen

Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up.

The Moth Radio Hour
Human + Nature

In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up.

Elizabeth Hansen soothes her pain in an unlikely place.

Chris Bell finds out what he might do if a bear attacked.

Majdy Fares's AirBnB rating suffers thanks to a pair of cantankerous swans.

Rebecca Falzano finds surprising solace with trees.

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