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.

10:58

Critical Crash

by T. Dixon

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

07:30

My Step, My Freedom

by Faith Ekienabor

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

13:14

The Birthday Party

by Stanley Alpert

Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

The Moth Radio Hour

Reality TV, an Egg Timer, and a Burglary

True romance is put in jeopardy by a reality TV show, a speechwriter has an explosive showdown with Bill Clinton, a woman flies cross country to help the aging father she hasn't seen in 18 years, and a father's courage is put to the test in his own home. 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.

Diana Spechler doesn’t want her boyfriend to find his bride on television.

Mark Katz writes a speech for Bill Clinton that hinges upon an egg timer.

Tamara Jenkins cares for her ailing, estranged father.
 
David Ullendorf is terrorized during a burglary.

04:34

Orange Ya Glad I Was Around?

by Brad Lawrence

Brad Lawrence and his sister work their mom's last nerve with their brawling.

13:51

Seeing Color

by Ed Mabaya

Ed Mabaya finds himself in danger while visiting his girlfriend.

09:00

An Unexpected Alliance

by Maria Hodermarska

Maria Hodermarska fights for services for her son.

05:40

Take it Back

by Hillary Orsini

Hillary Boone and their mother scheme to save Vermont from hate.

The Moth Podcast

Bye-Bye New York: Emad Kiyaei

On this episode, Emad Kiyaei tells us about his complicated relationship with America.

Read the transcript here.

09:32

Bye-Bye New York

by Emad Kiyaei

Emad Kiyaei tells us about his complicated relationship with America. 

16:42

The Alpha Wolf

by Elizabeth Gilbert

Writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living. 

The Moth Podcast

The Alpha Wolf: Elizabeth Gilbert

On this episode, writer Elizabeth Gilbert shares her struggle in dealing with her partner’s terminal illness and what it taught her about living. 

Read the transcript here.

Click here to download the full episode on iTunes.

14:36

Seven Shades of Blue

by Beth Nielsen Chapman

Beth Nielsen Chapman finds magic in the writing of a song.

14:55

True Justice

by Sheila Calloway

Sheila Calloway searches for fairness and empathy in the justice system.

14:33

Living Up to a Motto

by Rob Simpson

Rob Simpson takes us behind the scenes of life as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.

The Moth Radio Hour

Family Photos, Grandmothers, Legos & Revenge

A family reunites around a hospital bed, a grandmother shares wisdom (and a beer) with her grandson, a third-grade teacher underestimates the power of Legos, and a bullied teen plots revenge. 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

Read the transcript here.

James Braly’s dysfunctional family gathers around his sister’s deathbed.

Micaela Blei discovers an underground Lego cartel in her elementary school.

Aaron Wolf says goodbye to his wise grandmother.

Ernesto Quinonez is tired of being bullied and seeks revenge.