True Stories, Told Live.

In this episode, we’re sharing stories about Santa. Normally, we don’t air stories that reveal that Santa isn’t real, however, we decided to break that tradition for a special episode.

In this hour, stories of big leaps and taking chances. Adventures in the wilderness, dance class, and finding one's way home.

In this hour, stories of starting fresh. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Matt Storrs receives an unexpected medical diagnosis.

An unauthorized nap puts a police officer in a compromising position.

Steve Zimmer's family is not the most popular, but their attention to detail does help solve a rash of neighborhood crimes.

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

Dave Moran prepares to argue in front of the Supreme Court. 

Catherine Palmer applies city girl solutions to country problems.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

Joshua Arnold dreads being singled out during altar call.

Jamie experiences prejudice from his dental hygienist when she learns he has HIV.

Niccolo Aeed faces scrutiny at the airport. 

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

A former hip hop star learns that life goes on post fame and that, sometimes, you need to figure out who you're not to figure out who you are.

Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm. 

A research scientist forms 30-year bond with an unlikely subject.

A chronically late man makes his flight.

A woman's quest for an authentic experience in Morocco goes awry.

New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."

Kate Oliver's determination to impress her partner's family backfires and leaves her in distress.

Emily Richmond wrestles with a grade school survey.

Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.

Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive. 

Camille Qurban almost has her cover blown at a child's birthday party. 

A Chinatown chicken plays tic-tac-toe.

Lisa Schuldt goes for a wintry walk with her dog.