The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

06:26

High Above Ground

by Mike Maloch

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.

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06:12

Collide

by Samira Sahebi

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

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06:23

The Death of Nano-Puppy

by Sara Jonnson

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.

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Radio Extras

In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.
Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.
Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.
Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

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02:33

Greenwood Surrounds

by Edgar Oliver

Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.

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The Places We Tell Our Stories Extras

In this hour, stories of protections and curses, love and war, and straying from both convention and home. Hosted by George Dawes Green, founder of The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.

Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.

Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.

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The Moth Radio Hour

The Places We Tell Our Stories

--- 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 3/22/2022

In this hour, stories of protections and curses, love and war, and straying from both convention and home. Hosted by George Dawes Green, founder of The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.

Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.

Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.

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The Moth Podcast

25 Years of Stories: Critical Crash

This week, remembering a very special storyteller. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

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07:24

Cool Lefty Muslim

by Ayisha Irfan

Ayisha Irfan finds herself in the awkward role of the "office Muslim."

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12:33

The Greatest Job in New York

by Frank O'Keefe

Frank O'Keefe takes us inside the world of the New York City Sanitation Department.

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12:56

A Great Night In Harlem

by Maxie Jones

On the night of Obama's election, Maxie Jones witnesses change on the streets of Harlem.

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Global Stories of Women and Girls

--- 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 3/8/2022

In this hour, Global Stories of Women and Girls -- hosted by Moth Storyteller, Fatou Wurie. A Kenyan student aspires to be beautiful while her mother has bigger ideas; a teenager's failing sight is revealed during a game of kickball; and a woman smites down her enemies. Those stories and more. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Mary Hamilton gets married to an unconventional man.

Esther Ngumbi hides an act of defiance from her mother.

Jon Howe re-commits to his ailing wife.

Emely Recinos struggles with her diminishing eye-sight.

Anne Moraa reveals her true self during a traffic jam in Nairobi.

Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life during a trip to Sierra Leone.

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Global Stories of Women and Girls Extras

In this hour, Global Stories of Women and Girls -- hosted by Moth Storyteller, Fatou Wurie. A Kenyan student aspires to be beautiful while her mother has bigger ideas; a teenager's failing sight is revealed during a game of kickball; and a woman smites down her enemies.

Mary Hamilton gets married to an unconventional man.

Esther Ngumbi hides an act of defiance from her mother.

Jon Howe re-commits to his ailing wife.

Emily Recinos struggles with her diminishing eye-sight.

Anne Moraa reveals her true self during a traffic jam in Nairobi.

Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life during a trip to Sierra Leone.

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25 Years of Stories: Lost in Their Eyes

This week, discovering your inner beauty. Plus, a conversation with some very special guests. This episode is hosted by Devan Sandiford.

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05:11

Lost in Their Eyes

by Devan Sandiford

Devan Sandiford starts to accept that he is beautiful regardless of what people say about his skin color.

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The Moth Radio Hour

If the Shoe Fits

--- 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 3/1/2022

In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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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Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.

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If the Shoe Fits Extras

In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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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