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11:05
Movie Night

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

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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.

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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.

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09:26
Runaway

by Brian Belovitch

Brian Belovitch is welcomed by the Rhode Island drag community.

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08:13
A Rooster's Tale

by Lincoln Bonner

Lincoln Bonner has an unlikely childhood companion.

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06:40
Pas de Une

by Val Rigodon

Val Rigodon attempts to become a ballerina.

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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.

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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.

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Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Michael Devlin, Claire Nevin & Paul Doran

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10:09
Bloody Sunday

by Paul Doran

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

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07:32
Luck of the Irish

by Claire Nevin

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

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05:01
One Small Sheep for Mankind

by Michael Devlin

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

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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.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Hearing Voices

--- 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 3/28/23 ---

In this hour: stories of the power of sound -- and the newness we find through listening, and trusting our ears. 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.

Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.

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12:43
The Magical Fuzzy Worm

by Sofija Stefanovic

Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

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05:00
A Monkey Meets a Seal Meets a Monkey

by Matthew Mcarthur

Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

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09:15
The Backyard on 36th Street

by Edgar Oliver

Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

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13:28
Do Over

by Chenjerai Kumanyika

Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.

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The Moth Radio Hour
A Wrestler, an Exoneree, and a Nurse

A little boy and his grandma attend a pro-wrestling match in 1955; a prisoner is contacted by a girl who says she’s his daughter; a high school principal goes above and beyond with a needy student; a teenager has a life changing experience during an internship at a hospital; and an experienced nurse has to act fast to save a life. 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.

Richard Price bonds with his pro-wrestling-loving grandmother in 1955.

Rickie Johnson gets a letter from his long last daughter while in prison.

Tim King forms a strong bond with a student who changes his life.

Merlixse Ventura is an intern on a pediatric oncology unit.

Lydia Velez encounters a patient’s unusual wound.

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The Moth Podcast
Occasional Magic: Ana Del Castillo

On this week's episode, we're celebrating the release of the Moth's third book, Occasional Magic. Listen to Ana Del Castillo tell her story of finding her light again after a harrowing family trauma. Find Occasional Magic anywhere you buy your books March 19.

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Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storyteller: Ana Del Castillo

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15:33
Jump from a Plane

by Ana Del Castillo

 Ana Del Castillo finds her light again after a harrowing family trauma.

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