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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.

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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The Moth Radio Hour
Occasional Magic

In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. 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.

Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.

Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

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05:16
Occasional Magic

by Carmen Putnam

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

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05:12
Things I Knew for Sure

by Qing Zhao

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

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13:20
A Treasured Experience

by Bob Baril

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

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06:44
The Beginning Of The Rest Of Life

by Jahvannia Darlin

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

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05:50
Becoming a Man

by Marjace Miles

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

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05:32
Escapades on the Wisconsin

by Kay Elmsley Weden

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Open Adoption, Tin Foil Dinosaurs and the Imam

In this hour, a 16-year old girl discovers she is pregnant, a waiter fields a strange request at a Macaroni Grill, a six-year old breaks the teacher’s rules, and an Imam becomes a chaplain in the New York City Police Department. 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.

Carly Johnstone decides that an open adoption is the best choice for her baby.

Sam S Mullins is challenged to make a tinfoil dinosaur at a chain restaurant.

Steve Zimmer tries to make up for forgotten homework in first grade.

Imam Khalid Latiff details his experiences as a student at New York University on September 11.

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The Moth Podcast
International Women's Month: Alexandra Rochester & Kendi Nderitu

On this week’s episode, we’re celebrating International Women’s Month with two stories: Alexandra Rochester teams up with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry while giving skiing lessons; and Kendi Nderitu looks to escape the village life.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Alexandra Rochester, Kendi Nderitu

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The Phone Call

by Kendi Nderitu

Kendi Nderitu looks to escape the village life.

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05:23
Hear Me Roar

by Alexandra Rochester

Alexandra Rochester teams up with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry while giving skiing lessons.

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The Moth Radio Hour
In Famiglia

In this hour, stories dealing with all things family: from sibling hi-jinx, to the difficulties of having children (and parents). Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

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