On this episode, we've got an extended conversation with storyteller and advice columnist John Paul Brammer AKA Papi from Hola Papi. He'll talk with host Chloe Salmon about the differences and similarities between advice columns and storytelling coaching, give some ‘tough love’ advice, and so much more.

Podcast # 948

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In this hour, stories of wise counsel, listening to your gut, and learning to practice what you preach. Plus, guidance from advice columnist John Paul Brammer. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Stacy Nicholson fights her social anxiety by playing bridge.

When he finds himself stranded, Mike Phalen's mom offers him some age-old wisdom.

Jersey Garcia looks to telenovelas for guidance in love.

John Paul Brammer finds himself in a secret situationship.

Podcast # 947

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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021.

This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Storytellers:

Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vietnam Veteran father.

Tom Sitter retells a hair-raising tale from his WWII service.

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In this hour, stories of life after death—earthly concerns, supernatural encounters, and what remains. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytellers:

Panduranga Rao faces his first challenge as a newly-minted doctor.

Ceren Ege's father promises to visit if he ever becomes a ghost. 

Noreen Grimes's mother distributes her worldly possessions. 

Jake Ottosen is cast as a grave digger at the Renaissance Faire. 

Craig Chester reluctantly acknowledges that he is haunted.

Podcast # 945

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Are you ready to get spooked? Or scared? Or just generally creeped out? Well then, on this episode, in celebration of Halloween, we’ve got three stories all about the larger forces at play in the universe. Plus, a conversation with a Moth director about a haunted hotel. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Ophira Eisenberg dresses as an alien for a Halloween dance in middle school.

Ethan Sweetland-May discovers a creepy room in his attic.

Rich Tackenberg takes some advice from a psychic.

Podcast # 944

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This episode originally aired on February 1, 2022. 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.

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. 

Podcast # 750

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To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain.

Storytellers:

Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special experience at a baseball stadium.

Rob Warren coaches a baseball team, and learns what teamwork really means.

And if you would like to listen to Muneesh Jain's story, you can do so here: https://themoth.org/stories/safe-at-home

Podcast # 943

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In this hour, stories about fathers and how they show up for their kids. As support systems and sounding boards, buddies and bear huggers. This episode is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

Bailey Richards and their mother meet a sunny stranger. 

Eldon Smith knows he was meant to be a father. 

Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.

Alyssa Ladd’s homecoming dance goes awry.

Comic Anthony Griffith must earn his living as a clown while suffering the ultimate heartbreak.

Podcast # 942

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This episode originally aired on April 17, 2020

This week's episode is all about moments of truth. Our three slam stories are about awakenings, life-changing choices and everything in between. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers: Tim Sommers, Emma Becker, Kathleen Sheffer

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This episode originally aired on December 7th, 2021.

In this hour, courage, tenacity, spunk! New opportunities, self-confidence, and parents going the extra mile (or rollercoaster) for their kids. 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:

Pamela Mitchell learns to put her opinions first. 

Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.

David Levy faces his fears for his son. 

Annalise Raziq's daughter makes an unexpected wish for her birthday.

Podcast # 741

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