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09:02
Antonia Gonzalez Got Me Arrested!

by Judith Samper

Judith Samper Albero uses her artistic talent to save money.

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05:43
Please, please, May it Please the Court

by Dave Moran

Dave Moran prepares to argue in front of the Supreme Court. 

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05:28
Twinkletoes

by Camille Qurban

Camille Qurban almost has her cover blown at a child's birthday party. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live from the Cowboy Poetry Gathering

--- 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 11/29/22 ---

In this hour, stories from the Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting from Jay Allison. A woman says goodbye to her childhood ranch; a young girl finally gets her wish to own a pet; a Guatemalan teenager goes on a silent and stealthy mission; and a Dakota man tries to track down someone he has not seen in years. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Teresa Jordan returns home to a parched and cracked land.

Dame Wilburn visits Macon, Georgia for a summer and gets an unconventional pet.

Nestor Gomez flees the Guatemalan Civil War to the safety of his mother’s home.

Bobby Wilson hears of a Dakota man he desperately tries to meet.

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Live from The Cowboy Poetry Gathering Extras

In this hour, stories from the Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting from Jay Allison. A woman says goodbye to her childhood ranch; a young girl finally gets her wish to own a pet; a Guatemalan teenager goes on a silent and stealthy mission; and a Dakota man tries to track down someone he has not seen in years. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Teresa Jordan returns home to a parched and cracked land.

Dame Wilburn visits Macon, Georgia for a summer and gets an unconventional pet.

Nestor Gomez flees the Guatemalan Civil War to the safety of his mother’s home.

Bobby Wilson hears of a Dakota man he desperately tries to meet.

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The Moth Radio Hour
You Can't Go Back

--- 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 11/22/22 ---

In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man discovers the rodeo, and an adult is cast in a high school play. 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. 

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Ivan McClellan discovers the Black Rodeo.


Rachel McCormick attempts to understand her immigrant husband's past. 


Steve Peebles is offered a role in a high school play, despite being an adult. 


Kimberly Reed confronts her past, and future, when she is forced to make a trip to her hometown.

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12:06
Something is Not Right

by David Gaskin

David tells the story of his release from prison and his emotional state leading up to it.

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25 Years of Stories: Finding Community Extras

On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 1999, to the origins of the Moth’s community program. We’ll have a story about The Mets, and one about life after prison. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.

Storytellers:

Marie Hershkowitz

David Gaskin

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25 Years of Stories: Finding Community

On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 1999, to the origins of the Moth’s community program. We’ll have a story about The Mets, and one about life after prison. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.

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Storytellers:

Marie Hershkowitz

David Gaskin

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04:59
Role of a Lifetime

by Steve Peebles

Steve Peebles is offered a role in a high school play, despite being an adult. 

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07:39
The Desert Between Us

by Rachel McCormick

Rachel McCormick  attempts to understand her immigrant husband's past. 

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11:41
Finding My Place

by Ivan McClellan

Ivan McClellan discovers the Black Rodeo.

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Vietnam War

In this special hour, three stories from the Vietnam War Era. A troop comes under attack deep in the Vietnamese jungle; a triage nurse does her best to save the lives of soldiers; and a young man tries to save his little brothers as Saigon falls. 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.

Dave Dillard and his company are trekking through the Vietnamese jungle when they hear an unusual sound.

Edie Meeks comes to face the carnage of war.

Jason Trieu tries to save his family as the U.S. Army retreats and Saigon falls.

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The Moth Podcast
25 Years of Stories: One Plus One Plus One Plus…

This episode, we recreate the atmosphere of a Moth StorySLAM.

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The Vietnam War Extras

In this special hour, three stories from the Vietnam War Era. A troop comes under attack deep in the Vietnamese jungle; a triage nurse does her best to save the lives of soldiers; and a young man tries to save his little brothers as Saigon falls. 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.

Dave Dillard and his company are trekking through the Vietnamese jungle when they hear an unusual sound.

Edie Meeks comes to face the carnage of war.

Jason Trieu tries to save his family as the U.S. Army retreats and Saigon falls.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Thrill Seekers, Wanderlust, and an Italian Stallion

--- 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 --

In this episode we share five adventure stories. A flat world gets some much needed dimension; an adrenaline junkie gets his fill; and a woman falls in love with an Italian Stallion. Those stories and more hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness, The Moth’s Executive Producer. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Mack Dryden leaves the flat marshes of Mississippi to stand atop the world.

Janice Bartley experiences the thrill and complications of first love.

Brian Gavagan trades his BMX for a helicopter for a day.

Lex Jade embraces the natural beauty of the wild.

Lucy yearns for the open road.


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The Moth Radio Hour
Guiding Lights

--- 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 --

In this episode, stories of the voices that inspire us, comfort us, and help us navigate the world--sometimes in defiance of science or logic. 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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André De Shields is inspired by his sister and muse, Iris. 
Bud Trillin and a Chinatown chicken play tic-tac-toe. 
In the wake of an unfathomable loss, Francine Lobis Wheeler must navigate grieving in the public eye. 

 

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13:12
Remembering 2001

by Keith Young

Keith Young, a firefighter reflects on his 9/11 experience.

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