The Moth

Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.

This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. 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:

Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the rodeo.

White southerner Bob Zellner reflects on being an ally during the Civil Rights Movement.

After 62 years apart, Cynthia Riggs reconnects with a man from her past.

Podcast # 723

In honor of National Parks Week, we've got three stories, all about our National Parks, and why they matter. This episode was hosted by Tim Lopez.

Storytellers:

Kathy Nicarry finds strength in Yellowstone National Park.

Tim Lopez is feeling a bit lost, and then becomes a Park Ranger in California.

95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.

Podcast # 914

Join The Moth Radio Hour for a night out -- with this week’s stories of late night adventures or, should we say, misadventures. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Gary Yiminez proves just how far he's willing to go for love.

Otis Gray has a clever idea for how to deal with a rude customer.

Molly Kendall's surprise for her boyfriend gets out of hand when he takes her out to dinner.

Devin Elise Wilson rings in the New Year with a charming stranger.

Flash Rosenberg has a life threatening fall, during a night out in New York City.

Podcast # 725

In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. 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:

Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.

Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.

Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.

Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.

Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.

Podcast # 914

Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. 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:

Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.

Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.

Josephine Ferraro runs a con for spumoni.

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

James Gallicio's nonna takes her bolognese sauce recipe to her grave.

Podcast # 913

March Madness has us thinking about threes, dunks, and triple-doubles… but March is also Women’s History Month, so we’re thinking about basketball in a slightly different way. So we've got two stories all about women's basketball. This episode was hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.

Storytellers:

Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college basketball career.

Dame Wilburn learns how to play basketball.

Podcast # 912

A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost, love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Andrew Brown comes face to face with his academic nemesis.

Joshua Arnold dreads being singled out during altar call.

Daisy Rosario meets her brother for the first time at their father's funeral.

Gary Sizer shares a love of Star Trek with his step father..

Antoinette Thorne, a trans woman, is recognized by her father in a small town.

Podcast # 721

This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from a Mainstage show in London. Stories of going "All In" — in a new town, in an icy lake, and on the paintball course. This live show is hosted by Tiff Stevenson with additional hosting by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kate Oliver remembers what it was like to be a "weird, androgynous, nerdy" teenager. 

Navied Mahdavian and his wife try to build a community in a new town. 

A difficult period leads Catherine Joy White back to a childhood passion. 

Podcast # 911

On this episode, we’re talking family. Finding, reconnecting, and standing up for family. From a conflict in Eastern Europe, to a surprise email, we're learning why family matters. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Alicia Kenworthy gets some unexpected news from Germany.

Stacy Staggs learns to live with her nephew.

Marko Ivanov takes care of his brother in a war-torn region.

Podcast # 910