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13:57
You Can Do Anything You Want to Do

by Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg's meditation teacher encourages her to use her voice and past experience to help others.

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14:29
Listening to Lips

by David Litt

David Litt channels his alter ego, "Lips," while working as a presidential speechwriter.

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06:57
Never Too Big To Be An Astronaut

by Robert Hallett

Robert Hallett gets a call from NASA.

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06:44
Clear for Takeoff

by Nadia Hakim

Nadia Hakim remembers her last time in Iran. 

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04:57
The Fourth of July

by Noreen King

Noreen King's fib goes too far.

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Regrets, I’ve Had a Few

In this hour stories of hindsight being 20/20: a lie goes too far, a haircut veers off course, dreams are lost to time, and one bold move with no regrets attached! This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Alfonso Lacayo gets a bad haircut.

Noreen King's fib goes too far.

Megan McNally makes an assumption about her grandmother.

Nadia Hakim remembers her last time in Iran.  Robert Hallett gets a call from NASA.

Airdate: 8/4/20

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People, Problems, Places

In this hour, a man whose mother never learned to read enrolls in law school.; a recent graduate runs in to familiar faces; an uber driver encounters an unruly passenger; a photo collage fails to capture the scope of a relationship; and a child's hair is shaved to save her life. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ray Christian struggles to realize his dream of graduating from law school.

Alyssa Ladd is embarrassed to run into familiar faces while working at a Michaels craft store.

Nestor Gomez is stuck driving an unruly Uber passenger during rush hour.

Steven Carr is given a photo collage from his mother of he and his "friend."

Melanie Kostrezwa learns her daughter must undergo a craniotomy.

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All Together Now​: ​Fridays with The Moth​ - Aydrea Walden and Katie Vacca

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This week, two stories about the sometimes bumpy road to connection. This episode of All Together Now is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

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Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Aydrea Walden, Katie Vaca

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Regrets, I’ve Had a Few

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In this hour stories of hindsight being 20/20: a lie goes too far, a haircut veers off course, dreams are lost to time, and one bold move with no regrets attached! This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
 

Alfonso Lacayo gets a bad haircut.

Noreen King's fib goes too far.

Megan McNally makes an assumption about her grandmother. 

Nadia Hakim remembers her last time in Iran. 

Robert Hallett gets a call from NASA.
 

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All Together Now​: ​Fridays with The Moth​ - Nina McConigley extras

This week, Nina connects to her heritage through tradition. This episode of All Together Now is hosted by Aleeza Kazmi, a former Assistant Producer and alumna of the EDU program at The Moth. You can find the prompts for this week’s episode on our website, themoth.org.

Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi

Storyteller: Nina McConigley

Airdate: 7/31/2020

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All Together Now​: ​Fridays with The Moth​ - Nina McConigley

This week, Nina connects to her heritage through tradition. This episode of All Together Now is hosted by Aleeza Kazmi, a former Assistant Producer and alumna of the EDU program at The Moth. You can find the prompts for this week’s episode on our website, themoth.org

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Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi

Storyteller: Nina McConigley

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Sword Fight, Hip Hop, Amnesia, Berlin

In this hour, a heartbroken woman has a wish come true; a homeowner gets an unwanted surprise; a struggling temp remembers his glory days; a foreigner witnesses history. Hosted by The Moth’s Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Cole Kazdin dreams of forgetting her past.

Simon Bill's love for antique swords proves useful.

Chenjerai Kumanyika becomes a hip hop star.

James Shuter finds himself in Germany near the Cold War's end. 

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Sword Fight, Hip Hop, Amnesia, Berlin extras

In this hour, a heartbroken woman has a wish come true; a homeowner gets an unwanted surprise; a struggling temp remembers his glory days; a foreigner witnesses history. Hosted by The Moth’s Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Cole Kazdin dreams of forgetting her past.

Simon Bill's love for antique swords proves useful.

Chenjerai Kumanyika becomes a hip hop star.

James Shuter finds himself in Germany near the Cold War's end.

Airdate: 7/28/20

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All Together Now​: ​Fridays with The Moth​ - Shannon Cason & June Cross

This week, two stories of facing the different sides of ourselves. This week’s episode of All Together Now is hosted by Anna Roberts, the Manager of the Mothworks program

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Storytellers: Shannon Cason, June Cross

Hosted by: Anna Roberts

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11:09
Take Me Out of the Ball Game

by R. Eric Thomas

In an attempt to put himself out there, R. Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.

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06:54
Uniform

by Reilly Horan

Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity

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All Together Now: Fridays with The Moth - Hope Wade

This week, a story about a life-changing bet. This episode of All Together Now is hosted by Hanna Campbell, The Moth’s Senior Manager of the Education Department.

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Storyteller: Hope Wade

Hosted by: Hanna Campbell

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All Together Now: Fridays with The Moth - Hope Wade extras

This week, a story about a life-changing bet. This episode of All Together Now is hosted by Hanna Campbell, The Moth’s Senior Manager of the Education Department

Storyteller: Hope Wade

Hosted by: Hanna Campbell

Airdate: 7/17/20

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All Together Now: Fridays with The Moth - Anthony Brinkley

This week, Anthony Brinkley shares his complicated relationship with white people. This episode is hosted by one of the Moth’s Producers and Directors, Jodi Powell

Storyteller: Anthony Brinkley

Hosted by: Jodi Powell

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05:02
When People Ask Me Where I'm From

by Beth Gebresilasie

Beth Gebresilasie tries to protect herself from her family's constant moving.

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