13:36

Victory in Harlem

by Maxie Jones

Maxie Jones witnesses a historic night in Harlem.

The Moth Podcast

Black History Month: Emily Richmond and Maxie Jones

This week, we’re celebrating Black History Month with special guest host R. Eric Thomas. We have two stories: Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey; and Maxie Jones witnesses a historic night in Harlem, NY. R. Eric Thomas recorded this episode at the Sundance Film Festival with the help of the Sundance TV team in their pop-up podcast studio.

Hosted by: R. Eric Thomas

Storytellers: Emily Richmond, Maxie Jones

05:08

Check Yourself

by Emily Richmond

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

The Moth Radio Hour

Cartoons, Cleanups, and Close Calls

A jack-of-all-trades enters a cartoon contest, a teacher’s pet is invited to do a special project, a girl from Queens learns to think big, and a woman walking alone at night faces her worst fears. Hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Matthew Diffee decides to become a cartoonist.

Ijeoma Oluo realizes that a school teacher was trying to be charitable.

Tara Clancy lives a dual lifestyle growing up in Queens and The Hamptons.

Nancy Finton narrowly escapes an attacker.

21:37

The Perfect Woman

by Sherry Weaver

Sherry comes in conflict with her new boyfriend, a self-described feminist, when she refuses to get a job. 

12:22

A Moment of Silence

by Leland Melvin

Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that cuts short his dream of flying in space.

15:05

Bearing Witness

by D. Parvaz

D. Parvaz, a journalist covering the uprising in Syria, is arrested and imprisoned.

06:33

Inner Malcolm/Inner Martin

by Dawn Ross

Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.

06:01

Pete the Leper Pig

by Alice Shaffer

Alice Schaffer, a preacher's daughter, grows up in fear of the lessons learned in Sunday school.

The Moth Radio Hour

Live on Martha’s Vineyard

A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Adam Gopnik with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother decides to monitor her teenager’s internet use, a preacher’s husband feels the love of the community, and a deep sea fisherman navigates a deadly storm at sea. Hosted by Adam Gopnik and Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Jenny Allen sees a disturbing image on her teenage daughter’s computer.

Bill Eville feels the support of his community through his wife’s cancer.

Buddy Vanderhoop goes on a fishing trip from hell.

12:40

Dear Obama, Comma

by Jin Au-yeung

Jin Au-Yeung's lyricism connects him to Barack Obama.

05:53

Bob Dylan & Dad

by Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.

07:12

Motown Velvelettes

by Caldin Street

Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.

13:07

Spicy

by David Montgomery

David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.

The Moth Radio Hour

Bearing Witness

In this hour, stories of mistakes, perseverance, and lessons learned, often the hard way. This hour is 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.

Alice Schaffer, a preacher's daughter, grows up in fear of the lessons learned in Sunday school. 

Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.

D. Parvaz, a journalist covering the uprising in Syria, is arrested and imprisoned.

Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that cuts short his dream of flying in space.

The Moth Podcast

Shortcuts: Lawrence Wood & Amanda Egge

On this week’s episode, two stories about taking shortcuts: Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club; Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab.

05:39

Hitting Bottom

by Amanda Egge

Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab. 

05:11

The Book Cheat

by Lawrence Wood

Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club.

The Moth Radio Hour

Don’t Stop the Music

In this hour, Motown, hip hop, folk and pop. Stories of the indelible impact of music on both its creators and listeners. This hour is 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.

David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.

Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.

Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.

Jin Au-Yeung's lyricism connects him to Barack Obama.

11:55

The Magnificat

by Anna Schuleit

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.