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The Moth Radio Hour
Chess, Romance and Kathmandu
A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.
Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.
Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.
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Chess, Romance and Kathmandu extras
A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.
Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.
Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.
Airdate: 2/2/2021
The Moth Podcast
Right Here, Right Now: Julie Baker & Meg Lavery
This week, two stories about moments of reckoning.
This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Recording support from Tiffany Goode.
Storytellers: Julie Baker, Meg Lavery
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05:58
Three Things
After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source.
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05:18
The Return
by Susan Earley
Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather.
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15:34
The Great Escape
The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Ski, Poe, Spa, and Towers
An avid skier saves the day, a caretaker gets caught up in the life of a famous 19th Century poet, a woman vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa, and a daughter tries to surprise her mom at the World Trade Center one September morning. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Bobby Stoddard catches a run-away baby on a ski slope.
Matthew Mercier is the live-in caretaker for The Edgar Allen Poe Cottage in the Bronx.
Jennifer Kohnhorst learns to love her body during a trip to Santa Fe.
Earlyne Alexander searches for her mother after trying to surprise her on the morning of September 11th.
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Ski, Poe, Spa, and Towers extras
An avid skier saves the day, a caretaker gets caught up in the life of a famous 19th Century poet, a woman vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa, and a daughter tries to surprise her mom at the World Trade Center one September morning. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Bobby Stoddard catches a run-away baby on a ski slope.
Matthew Mercier is the live-in caretaker for The Edgar Allen Poe Cottage in the Bronx.
Jennifer Kohnhorst learns to love her body during a trip to Santa Fe.
Earlyne Alexander searches for her mother after trying to surprise her on the morning of September 11th.
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A Little Crush: Tim Lope & Janine Hilling extras
This week, stories of childhood crushes and all the fun and embarrassment they entail.
Hosted by: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers: Tim Lopez, Janine Hilling
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The Moth Podcast
A Little Crush - Tim Lopez & Janine Hilling
This week, stories of childhood crushes and all the fun and embarrassment they entail.
Hosted by: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers: Tim Lopez, Janine Hilling
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The Moth Radio Hour
Beauty Queens, The LBJ Library and Holdups
A special live edition of The Moth at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. A small town girl from Alabama attends charm school and gets ‘discovered’, a Texas romance is thwarted by religion, and a teenage hotel clerk comes of age--at gunpoint. Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg and Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Tricia Coburn attends Miss Macy’s Charm School and eventually lands a modeling gig.
Sara Bird finds solace from heartbreak as a librarian at the LBJ LIbrary.
John Lincoln is robbed twice while working the front desk of a hotel.
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Beauty Queens, The LBJ Library and Holdups extras
A special live edition of The Moth at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. A small town girl from Alabama attends charm school and gets ‘discovered’, a Texas romance is thwarted by religion, and a teenage hotel clerk comes of age--at gunpoint. Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg and Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Tricia Coburn attends Miss Macy’s Charm School and eventually lands a modeling gig.
Sara Bird finds solace from heartbreak as a librarian at the LBJ LIbrary.
John Lincoln is robbed twice while working the front desk of a hotel.
The Moth Podcast
Onwards! - Alix Born & Carlton Parks
In this New Year's Day episode, stories of moving into uncharted territory.
Hosted by: Jon Goode
Storytellers: Alix Born, Carlton Parks