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13:30
My Genes, My Selves

by Lone Frank

Lone Frank deep dives into personal genomics.

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12:41
To Sail on an Alien Sea

by Ellen Stofan

Ellen Stofan sets her sights on exploring an alien sea.

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06:39
Mother of Nerds

by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan gets entangled in the language of math.

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09:30
Butterflies Beneath the Ice

by James McClintock

James McClintock, a scientist researching at McMurdo Station, Antartica makes an interesting discovery. 

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The Moth Podcast
10th Podcast Anniversary: Shana Creaney, Dennis Oulahan, and Carol Daniel

Last year The Moth celebrated 500 episodes of our podcast with some of our favorite stories through the years. But this year for our 10th anniversary of the podcast, we look ahead to the future with never-heard-before stories from some our newest additions to The Moth staff. Each story comes from a different part of The Moth programs: SLAM, education, and Mainstage for a full-scope of tales to enjoy.

A Catholic school student is singled out by an unexpected person, a teacher is overcome on a day of celebration, and a radio-host is at the center of a debate of identity.

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13:26
I Knew You Were Black

by Carol Daniel

A radio-host is at the center of a debate of identity.

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06:22
Beware The Fun Nun

by Shana Creaney

A Catholic school student is singled out by an unexpected person.

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06:10
The Yellow Corvette

by Dennis Oulahan

A teacher is overcome on a day of celebration.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Sailing on an Alien Sea

In this hour we explore stories relating to STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering and MATH): we travel from the laboratories of the Antarctic to the icy seas of Saturn’s moon Titan - we learn that predisposition does not mean predestined and sometimes A is larger than C. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

James McClintock a scientist researching at McMurdo Station, Antartica makes an interesting discovery. 

Lone Frank deep dives into personal genomics

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan gets entangled in the language of math.

Ellen Stofan sets her sights on exploring an alien sea.

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10:09
No Ordinary Love

by David Crabb

David Crabb celebrates an anniversary with a trip to the spa.

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10:55
My Hero

by Sarah Lee Nakintu

Sarah Lee Nakintu fears her dream of education has been betrayed.

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06:47
Pastels and Crayons

by Aleeza Kazmi

Aleeza Kazmi tackles difficult questions when working on a self-portrait.

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05:43
Sweet as Pie

by Mary Hamilton

Mary Hamilton gets married to an unconventional man.

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09:37
My Dangerous Beauty Mission

by Esther Ngumbi

Esther Ngumbi hides an act of defiance from her mother.

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03:12
A Lucky Man

by Jon Howe

Jon Howe re-commits to his ailing wife.

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04:39
Okay To Tell

by Emely Recinos

Emily Recinos struggles with her diminishing eye-sight.

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06:15
Now I'm Angry

by Anne Moraa

Anne Moraa reveals her true self during a traffic jam in Nairobi.

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09:57
When The Heart Is Full

by Fatou Wurie

Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life during a trip to Sierra Leone.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?

In this hour, stories about confidence and uncertainty. A young girl is confronted with color and identity; a teenager lets loose at his school dance; and a massage goes awry. Those stories and more. 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. 

Aleeza Kazmi tackles difficult questions when working on a self-portrait.

Dante Jackson comes out of his shell at his 8th grade prom.

David Crabb celebrates an anniversary with a trip to the spa.

Sam Shepard brings his personal horse to the set of “The Right Stuff.”

Sarah Lee Nakintu fears her dream of education has been betrayed

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05:49
Citizen Bina

by Bina Maseno

Bina Maseno eagerly awaits election results when she runs for political office.

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