Episodios

  • The Moth Radio Hour: Hey, Daddy-O! Stories of Fathers
    Jun 18 2024

    This week, an episode in honor of Father's Day. Moments of unexpected understanding, confrontations in cars, and a rubber chicken. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Tomas Davila and his father finally connect.

    Single father Jeffrey Berke and his daughter tackle a medical issue together.

    Jill Chenault gets advice--of all kinds--from her father on car rides.

    Stacy Staggs goes on a search for her biological father.

    After her father dies, Whitney Gedden memorializes him in a unique manner he would appreciate.

    Podcast: 873

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    53 m
  • The Moth Podcast: Summer Camp!
    Jun 14 2024

    On this episode, two stories all about summer camp.

    Host: Amanda Garcia

    Storytellers:

    Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp.

    Liz Kreppel has an unfortunate run-in with lice.

    If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

    The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

    Podcast: 871

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  • The Moth Radio Hour: When We Were Young
    Jun 11 2024

    In this hour, stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. From hearing your first Bruce Springsteen song, to experiencing a cultural divide to having your heart broken wide open. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Sarfraz Manzoor discovers life lessons in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen.

    Oanh Ngo Usadi and her family arrive in Texas from Vietnam with high hopes and an American Dream.

    Max García Conover finds faith in an unexpected place.

    Podcast: 642

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    54 m
  • The Moth Radio Hour: TLC - Tender Loving Care
    Jun 4 2024

    In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Freida Vizel questions a big community tradition for the first time.

    Skeptical teen Leela Ting goes to to a sound bath.

    Young Marianna is her brother's secret weapon in a high stakes basketball game.

    James Petersen's daughter checks in on him weekly, via a dreaded phone call.

    When Alyssa Hursh and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.

    Podcast: 870

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    53 m
  • The Moth Podcast: Leftovers
    May 31 2024

    On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.

    Host: Kate Tellers

    Storytellers:

    Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her father.

    Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”

    If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

    The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

    Podcast: 869

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    19 m
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Skin Tight Genes
    May 28 2024

    In this hour, stories from the double helix -- genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the DNA. This hour is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.

    Carmen Rita Wong uncovers the complicated layers of her family's past.

    Beth Bucher makes a hard decision to protect her health.

    When applying for a green card, Paul Nurse discovers a family secret.

    Podcast: 649

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    53 m
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Not So Golden Rules
    May 21 2024

    In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time to eat. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

    Storytellers:

    Stephen Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program.

    Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

    Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules.

    Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

    Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

    Podcast: 868

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    54 m
  • The Moth Podcast: Birmingham
    May 17 2024

    On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham, Alabama.

    Host: Suzanne Rust

    Storytellers:

    Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a play.

    Anthony Underwood figures that the best way to get good banana pudding is to make it himself.

    If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

    The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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    20 m