The Moth Radio Hour

Pagan Fundraisers, Blue Haired Boy, Autism and Oscar

A woman visits a fortuneteller and is told she is cursed, a stay-at-home mother contemplates becoming a minister, the father of an autistic child describes his son’s perilous adventure and a woman takes in a history buff in need of shelter. This hour includes an interview with Patricia Wheeler, Michigan StorySLAM producer. Hosted by Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

The Moth Podcast

A Tribute to Bokara

A tribute episode to Bokara Legendre. 

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The Moth Radio Hour

London Calling – with Crossfire, and a Vampire

A tourist gets a scare in London’s Highgate Cemetery, a Nigerian man tells a bold truth on live television and Christina Lamb talks about her double life as a mother and a war correspondent.

13:09

Olive Oil Eyes

by Suzie Afridi

Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.

09:54

The Lucky Larsens

by Dan Larsen

Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.

05:30

Hip Hop Love

by Gabrielle Shea

Gabrielle Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.

14:42

Love Wins

by Jim Obergefell

Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.

The Moth Radio Hour

Sewing, Singing, Suits, and Cemeteries

An adolescent boy leaves home and finds a peculiar new family, a fashion guru is forced to improvise, a Baptist finds himself at a gay bar and a young woman discovers the beauty in the hometown she’d left behind years before. 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.

06:52

Pays to be Poor

by Moses Storm

Moses Storm is the subject of a high school senior project.

05:32

Ricardo

by Javier Morillo

Javier Morillo faces some ugly memories while preparing for his 30th high school reunion.

06:11

The Tiniest Bouquet

by Christine Gentry

Christine Gentry has boy-troubles, thanks to her father.

06:47

Purple Hair

by Diamante Ortiz

Diamante Ortiz brings a vibrant change to her look and life.

05:06

Speaking in Code

by Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert troubleshoots the code of love.

05:20

Big Bad Wolfe

by Joann Kielar

Joann Kielar is followed on her way home from work.

06:06

Millie Jackson in Nairobi

by Muthoni Garland

Muthoni Garland sneaks out to see a band.

The Moth Radio Hour

In The Name of Love

--- 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 2/15/2022
 

In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband’s legacy. 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. 

Read the transcript here.
 

Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.

Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.

Gabriel Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.

Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.

The Moth Podcast

Culture and Legacy: Mmachi Dimoriaku and Sharif El-Mekki

Mmachi Dimoriaku struggles with her given name, and Sharif El-Mekki walks in the shadow of his parents.

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06:24

Afros, Boxers, Handcuffs, and Guns

by Sharif El-Mekki

Sharif El-Mekki wants to follow in the footsteps of his Black Panther father.

06:25

Don’t Violate My People

by Mmachi Dimoriaku

Mmachi Dimoriaku struggles with her given name.

The Moth Radio Hour

Young Adults

In this hour, seven stories about young adults and the world around them. Boundaries, curfews, hairstyles, first loves, fitting in and letting go. 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.

Muthoni Garland sneaks out to see a band.

Joann Kielar is followed on her way home from work.

Moses Storm is the subject of a high school senior project.

Laura Gilbert troubleshoots the code of love.

Diamante Ortiz brings a vibrant change to her look and life.

Christine Gentry has boy-troubles, thanks to her father.

Javier Morillo faces some ugly memories while preparing for his 30th high school reunion.