The Moth

The Moth

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The Moth episodes

  • The Moth Radio Hour: Global Stories of Women and Girls

    In this hour, Global Stories of Women and Girls -- hosted by Moth Storyteller, Fatou Wurie. A Kenyan student aspires to be beautiful while her mother has bigger ideas; a teenager's failing sight is revealed during a game of kickball; and a woman smites down her enemies. Those stories and more. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Hosted by: Fatou Wurie.

    Storytellers:

    Mary Hamilton gets married to an unconventional man.

    Esther Ngumbi hides an act of defiance from her mother.

    Jon Howe re-commits to his ailing wife.

    Emely Recinos struggles with her diminishing eye-sight.

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

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

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: If the Shoe Fits

    In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. 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.

    Hosted by: Jenifer Hixon.

    Storytellers:

    Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

    Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.

    Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

    Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.

    Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.

    Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: Lost in Their Eyes

    This week, discovering your inner beauty. Plus, a conversation with some very special guests This episode is hosted by Devan Sandiford.

    Host: Devan Sandiford

    Storyteller: Devan Sandiford

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    16 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Portsmouth

    A special episode live from Portsmouth. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

    Hosted by: Dame Wilburn and Jay Allison

    Storytellers: Catherine Palmer, Joe Lentini, Elizabeth Browning

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: All About Perspective

    This week, we’re going to keep pretty quiet about the theme. This episode is hosted by Phyllis Bowdwin.

    Host: Phyllis Bowdwin

    Storytellers: Cathy Gasiorowicz, Janet Clarke:

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    18 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: In The Name of Love

    In this hour, stories about everyone’s favorite subject - love. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Host: Meg Bowles

    Storytellers: Suzie Afridi, Dan Larsen, Gabrielle Shea, Jim Obergefell

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Lost and Found

    In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Host: Sarah Austin Jenness

    Storytellers -

    Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.

    Christine Gentry hides a secret from significant others.

    Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.

    New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.

    Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend.

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: A Place at the Family Table

    In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Host: Catherine Burns

    Storytellers: Swapna Kakani, Roz Chast, Zellia Enjoli Tatiana, Adam Wade

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: A Family Legacy

    This week, connecting with your faith, and going to prom. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

    Host: Jon Goode

    Storytellers: Tia Valeria, Eddy Laughter

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    20 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: The Universe of Impossible Things

    In this hour, stories of doing the seemingly impossible; taking a risk for a chance at love, trusting a gut instinct, believing in a message from beyond and shooting (literally) for the stars. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Host: Meg Bowles

    Storytellers: Daniel Heuman, Navreet Chawla, Ashok Ramasubramanian, Cathy Olkin

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    58 min

About The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has…

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