06:36

Shabbat in Iraq

by Daniel Sperling

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

11:58

Gut Instincts

by Carmen Aguirre

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

10:35

Accessibility is the New Punk Rock

by Gaelynn Lea

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

The Moth Podcast

Assumptions

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This week, we have two stories about assumptions, and you know what they say about assuming…

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Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Adam Ross, Steven Anderson

05:25

And What Would You Like?

by Steve Anderson

Steve's happy hour outing with his coworkers turns into an awkward learning experience for the waitress.

07:46

Since We’re Being Honest

by Adam Ross

Adam Ross comes out to his mother and receives a surprising truth in return.

The Moth Radio Hour

All The World's A Stage

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In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. 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.

Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

15:47

Never to Forget

by Michael Mcnamee

District Fire Chief Michael McNamee confronts his worst fear.

12:13

A Collision in My World

by Les Strayhorn

Les Strayhorn heeds his father's advice.

The Moth Radio Hour

Live From the World Science Festival

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A special Live edition of The Moth at Lincoln Center in New York City in partnership with The World Science Festival. Hosted by Adam Gopnik with additional hosting from Jay Allison. An astronaut gets his swimming legs; a scientist becomes a human guinea pig; and a marine biologist shatters a glass ceiling. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Mike Massimino must take to swimming before he can take off to outer space.

George Church tests his own strength of will as a human-gineau pig for science.

Sylvia Earle explores the ocean's depths as a pioneering aquanaut.

03:01

An Interview With Kay Ulanday Barrett

by Kay Ulanday Barrett

Kay Ulanday Barrett tells us about their poetry and activism, and how they situate themselves in the legacy of Stonewall.

05:49

An Interview With Martin Boyce

by Martin Boyce

Martin Boyce tells us about growing up as a young gay man in 1960’s NYC and what it was like moment the Stonewall Riots erupted.

06:21

Outset

by Sonia Audi

Sonia's teacher confronts them about their gender.

07:48

Take A Chance On Me

by Richard Cardillo

Richard decides whether to take a chance on love.

The Moth Podcast

Pride 2019: Celebrating Stonewall 50

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This week, we have a special edition of The Moth Podcast, celebrating Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. We wanted to include a broad range of voices and perspectives for this episode, so we have two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Audi, and two interviews, one with Stonewall Veteran Martin Boyce, and one with poet and activist Kay Ulanday Barrett.

Read the transcript here.

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Richard Cardillo, Sonia Audi

Interviewees: Martin Boyce, Kay Ulanday Barrett

The Moth Radio Hour

A Brave Front

--- 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 on 6/6/23 ---

In this hour, stories of finding inner strength in the face of unimaginable odds. The courage to make life or death choices, stick to one's guns, and not only survive, but thrive. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Les Strayhorn heeds his father's advice.

District Fire Chief Michael McNamee confronts his worst fear.

Robin Utz comes to face the hardships of pregnancy and love.

14:42

In the Shadow of Fear

by Sudhesh Dahad

Sudhesh Dahad deals with the aftermath of a near-death experience.

The Moth Radio Hour

Ghosts, Angels and Motorcycle Rides

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The top editor of French "Vogue" rents a spooky flat in Paris; a man takes his ailing wife on a motorcycle ride; rapper Darryl "DMC" McDaniels confesses his Sarah McLachlan obsession; and a high schooler is put to the test when he comes out of the closet.

10:44

Talking to Strangers

by Jessica Pan

Jessica Pan attempts to cure her social anxiety.

10:38

What a Nice Bloke

by Nick Revell

Nick Revell takes a nerve wracking drive down a British motorway.