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05:54
The Beautiful Life of a Plain Chestnut Horse

by Alistair Bane

Alistair Bane finds a kindred spirit in his horse, Bo. 

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06:25
Kitchen Magic

by Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.

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05:33
Double Whammy

by Aditya Dakshinamourtay

Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.

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05:10
My Summer of Growing Up

by Katya Duft

Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.

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Bathtub Sailor, Seamstress, Spy

A record breaking adventurer sets his sights on the English Channel, a seamstress becomes an advocate for her child and a young woman is recruited into the world of Secret Agents during World War II.  Hosted by Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Bathtub Sailor, Seamstress, Spy

--- 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 4/6/2020 ---


A record breaking adventurer sets his sights on the English Channel, a seamstress becomes an advocate for her child and a young woman is recruited into the world of Secret Agents during World War II.  Hosted by Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. 

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11:53
If The Suit Fits

by Phill Branch

A young man coming to terms with his sexuality finds self-acceptance over the course of attending two different proms with very different outcomes.

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Money Manners: Sara Rosa Espi Jacobson & Michelle Murphy

On this week's episode, we're talking about money, honey. Mulla, cash, bills, dough - whatever you call it, it affects all of our lives in immeasurable ways. This episode is hosted by special guest, Jen Lue, the assistant controller here at The Moth. 

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Hosted by: Jen Lue

Storytellers: Sara Rosa Espi Jacobson, Michelle Murphy

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Money Manners: Sara Rosa Espi Jacobson & Michelle Murphy Extras

On this week's episode, we're talking about money, honey. Mulla, cash, bills, dough - whatever you call it, it affects all of our lives in immeasurable ways. This episode is hosted by special guest, Jen Lue, the assistant controller here at The Moth. 

Hosted by: Jen Lue

Storytellers: Sara Rosa Espi Jacobson, Michelle Murphy

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06:06
Money Matters

by Sara Rosa Espi Jacobson

Sara and her girlfriend have a language barrier - a money language barrier. 

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07:41
Do You Know Who You're Buying This For?

by Michelle Murphy

Michelle Murphy is a little too trusting when an unknown number calls.

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Help Me

--- 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 3/30/2021 ---

In this hour, stories of the people and pastimes that get us through hardships. Illness, ire, and an accident, and what and who we find to provide comfort, offer relief, or share the burden. 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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Cherie gets a hug from an unexpected person in an unexpected place.

Jon Lehre finds a purpose in Relay for Life.

Angie Chatman begins knitting for charity.

Carla Katz defends a classmate, to her own detriment.

Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm. 

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06:16
The Advocate

by Carla Katz

Carla Katz defends a classmate, to her own detriment.

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04:46
A Knitted Peace

by Angie Chatman

Angie Chatman begins knitting for charity.

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05:54
In Memory and Honor

by Jon Lehre

Jon Lehre finds a purpose in Relay for Life.

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06:06
Geese Guy

by Cherie

Chérie gets a hug from an unexpected person in an unexpected place.

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Help Me

In this hour, stories of the people and pastimes that get us through hardships. Illness, ire, and an accident, and what and who we find to provide comfort, offer relief, or share the burden. 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.

Cherie gets a hug from an unexpected person in an unexpected place.
Jon Lehre finds a purpose in Relay for Life.
Angie Chatman begins knitting for charity.
Carla Katz defends a classmate, to her own detriment.
Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm. 


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