00:45

Near and Far: Stories of Exploration

by The Moth

The Moth Radio Hour

Live in Dublin

A special live edition of The Moth from Dublin, Ireland, hosted by Lynn Ferguson, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A comedian must convince a court that a joke he told was funny, a shop worker in Ireland helps bring attention to South African apartheid, a young man stands up to his bullies with help from his mom, and a man faces the death penalty for a crime he did not commit. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Colm O'Regan tells an offensive joke and realizes that sometimes in David v. Goliath situations, David is just being a jerk.

Karen Gearon, with her fellow shopworkers at the Dunnes Stores, goes on strike and sparks international interest in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

Daryl McCormack was bullied growing up in Ireland because of the color of his skin.

Peter Pringle fights to get a death sentence overturned.

Radio Extras

Howlin' at the Moon: Kathleen McKitty Harris & Michael Walz extras

This week, we celebrate Halloween and the full moon with two stories about intuition and connecting with the other side. Happy Halloween and have a blessed Samhain! For more information about voting, head to themoth.org

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Kathleen McKitty Harris, Michael Walz

The Moth Podcast

Howlin' at the Moon: Kathleen McKitty Harris & Michael Walz

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This week, we celebrate Halloween and the full moon with two stories about intuition and connecting with the other side. Happy Halloween and have a blessed Samhain! For more information about voting, head to themoth.org

Read the transcript here.

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Kathleen McKitty Harris, Michael Walz

06:38

The Love I Chose

by Harjeet Kapor

Harjeet tries to balance his parents expectations and his own.

06:29

Mine And Mine Alone

by Jill Chenault

Jill has an abortion and receives some unexpected advice. 

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Decisions, Decisions - Jill Chenault & Harjeet Kapor

This week, two stories and two choices. This episode is hosted by Aleeza Kazmi.

Storytellers: Jill Chenault, Harjeet Kapoor

Airdate: 10/23/20

The Moth Podcast

Decisions, Decisions - Jill Chenault & Harjeet Kapoor

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This week, two stories and two choices. This episode is hosted by Aleeza Kazmi.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers: Jill Chenault, Harjeet Kapoor

17:22

Moral Redemption

by Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott's life is changed forever when he answers a friend’s call for help.

The Moth Radio Hour

Facing The Dark

This episode is currently available on your local radio station and on PRX.

In this hour, a chaplain guides a family through death and goodbyes; a man wanders New York City during the black out of 2003; and a daughter tries to break her father’s silence about the Holocaust. Hosted by The Moth’s founder, George Dawes Green. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Kate Braestrup attempts to bring a moment of peace to a difficult crime scene.

John Turturro ponders his future with an aging mother and dependent brother.

Daniela Schiller gets a new understanding of her father’s past while studying memory.

13:27

Ali Bonne Maman

by Angelica Lindsey-Ali

Angelica Lindsey-Ali makes Hajj while 8 months pregnant.

05:53

Meeting Maureen

by Josh Holland

Josh Holland meets his birth mother at 39.

04:49

Chicago Keep Your Friends Close

by Grace Topinka

Grace Topinka joins a new friend for spa day.

04:47

Detroit Delayed Wonder

by Zakiya Minifee

Zakiya Minifee is determined to not be "that American" during a trip abroad.

12:39

Grief and Gratitude in Maasailand

by Rae Wynn-Grant

Rae Wynn Grant's perspective on America shifts while studying wildlife in Africa.

The Moth Radio Hour

Antidepressants and Anthony Hopkins

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This week, scientist abruptly stops taking his medication and an actor lands a part in a big film. This week’s episode is hosted by Jay Allison and Rachel Dratch. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers: Ben Lillie, Josh Broder

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Swiftly Flow the Days: Caroline Connolly & Christopher Moncayo-Torres

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This week, stories of parenting and being parented.This week’s episode of The Moth Podcast is hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two special surprise guests.

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Storytellers: Caroline Connolly, Christopher Moncayo-Torres

The Moth Radio Hour

Put to the Test

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 8/27/24 ---

In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. 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.

Living on the 44th floor, Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators. 

Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around. 

Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.

Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders. 

14:18

Try to Surprise

by Tim FitzHigham

Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders. 

Radio Extras

Put to the Test

In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. 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.

Living on the 44th floor, Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators. 

Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around. 

Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.

Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders.