The Moth Radio Hour

Brains, Beauty, and Brawn: Stories of Girlhood

In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Sandra Kimokoti feels conflicted over her physical strength.

Wanjiru Kibera goes off the path in the Kenyan wilderness.

Gabrielle Shelton tries to find work as a welder.

Catherine Smyka and her male friend have the same taste in women.

Christal Brown finds a connection to her father through dance

12:55

Sisters Forever

by Henny Lewin

Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII. 

14:26

To Bravely Do or Bravely Die

by Sivad Johnson

Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.

14:44

A Violin’s Life

by Frank Almond

Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery. 

The Moth Radio Hour

The Rest is History

In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery.

Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.

Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII.

13:36

100 People Who Love You, No Matter What

by Zahra Noorbakhsh

Zahra Noorbakhsh had not met her extended family back in Iran.

05:08

This Keeps Me Up at Night

by Zeeshan Nayeemuddin

Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin is an ER doctor with a critically ill patient.

06:23

Truth-ache

by ​Anagha Mahajan

Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER.

11:05

Movie Night

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

The Moth Podcast

Revisiting The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Anthony Griffith

This week, we're rediscovering one of the most memorable Moth stories ever told, “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times,” told by Anthony Griffith, in honor of his new book. We follow up with Anthony in a brand new interview about the day he told this story and his life afterwards. Behind the Laughter, A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy and Hope is available now wherever you buy your books. This episode is hosted by The Moth’s long time artistic director, Catherine Burns.

The Moth Radio Hour

Immigration Nation

– – –This episode is available on PRX – – –

In this hour, stories of immigration. Cultural collisions, language barriers, sacrifice and reunions. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER.

Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin is an ER doctor with a critically ill patient.

Zahra Noorbakhsh had not met her extended family back in Iran.

09:26

Runaway

by Brian Belovitch

Brian Belovitch is welcomed by the Rhode Island drag community.

08:13

A Rooster's Tale

by Lincoln Bonner

Lincoln Bonner has an unlikely childhood companion.

06:40

Pas de Une

by Val Rigodon

Val Rigodon attempts to become a ballerina.

The Moth Radio Hour

Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mom

Molly Ringwald finds herself in the principal's office with her daughter, a young man navigates life with his single mom, a boy who loves Barbies is terrified at the thought of playing tackle football, and a daughter contemplates how to face her mother’s death with grace.

The Moth Podcast

Tales from the Emerald Isle: Michael Devlin, Claire Nevin & Paul Doran

This month is Irish Heritage Month, and on this episode, we’re celebrating all things Irish, a culture in which storytelling is tradition and a people who are working to keep it alive today.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Michael Devlin, Claire Nevin & Paul Doran

10:09

Bloody Sunday

by Paul Doran

Paul Doran gets to know his Father's role in history after he passes. 

07:32

Luck of the Irish

by Claire Nevin

Claire Nevin uses a little bit of Irish luck when she runs into trouble abroad.

05:01

One Small Sheep for Mankind

by Michael Devlin

Michael Devlin must rise to the occasion to save an unexpected damsel in distress.

The Moth Radio Hour

Other People’s Shoes

In this hour, ballet "late in life," an unusual pet, drag queens and divorce. Stories to show us a new perspective. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Val Rigodon attempts to become a ballerina.

Lincoln Bonner has an unlikely childhood companion.

James Braly and his wife finally agree on something.

Robert Sherer tries to distract his grandmother.

Brian Belovitch is welcomed by the Rhode Island drag community.