Episódios

  • The Moth Radio Hour: Outside the Box
    Nov 19 2024

    In this hour, stories from risk-takers, innovators, and trail-blazers. Scientific feats, pushing the boundaries of age, and a different kind of motherhood. 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:

    Whale biologist Iain Kerr demonstrates his new invention on live-television.

    Carolyn Meyer tries online dating at the age of 80.

    Roseline Orwa reclaims her power and starts a new chapter.

    Podcast # 894

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    53 minutos
  • The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing
    Nov 15 2024

    On this episode, stories about the theater, performing, and life on the stage. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

    Storytellers

    Rose L finds that playing Jesus in her school’s passion play is trickier than one might expect.

    Honor Finnegan tries out for the musical, Annie.

    Podcast # 893

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    17 minutos
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Veterans' Day Special
    Nov 12 2024

    A special Veterans Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. After returning from active duty in the Middle East, a marine searches for new meaning; a 97 year old woman describes training young men for WWII combat as a WASP; a father being deployed to Iraq must find a way to explain it to his children; and a WWII soldier from Wisconsin serves with the segregated 93rd Infantry Division in the South Pacific. This special hour is hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Mike Scotti finds new meaning after returning from active duty in the Middle East.

    Dawn Seymour becomes part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), training young men stateside to enter WWII overseas.

    Bill Krieger tucks his daughter in at night before being deployed to Iraq.

    William Cole serves as a radio operator in the 93rd Infantry Division, a segregated unit, in the South Pacific.

    Podcast # 356

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    53 minutos
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Against the Grain
    Nov 5 2024

    In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. 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:

    Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college.

    Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

    6 foot 11 year old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course.

    Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother.

    Podcast # 892

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    53 minutos
  • The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious
    Nov 1 2024

    On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

    Storytellers:

    Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

    Heidi Munson’s boss goes the extra mile.

    Laurie Bushbaum tries to find a way to give away her mom’s hats.

    Podcast # 891

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    21 minutos
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Past Tense, Future Perfect
    Oct 29 2024

    In this hour, moments and memories that mold the future. Life or death choices made in an instant, bygone mistakes, and letting go of grudges and guilt. This hour 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:

    Julie Pryor is tasked with driving on the [infamously] dangerous Alaskan Haul Road.

    A pregnant Madeleine Berenson endures harassment and discrimination from her employer.

    Michael Fischer risks his life for a bag of pretzels.

    Carol Seppilu finds a unique way to brave her depression.

    Podcast # 684

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    53 minutos
  • The Moth Podcast: Live from LA
    Oct 25 2024

    We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke, who played the vibraphone, and Eban Schletter, who played the theremin.

    Special thanks to Gary Buchler, regional producer of The Moth's Los Angeles slam series.

    Storytellers:

    Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.

    David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.

    Bryan Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.


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    37 minutos
  • The Moth Radio Hour: I See You
    Oct 22 2024

    In this hour, stories about clarity and perspective. Seeing one another, feeling seen, and seeing oneself with the veil lifted. 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:

    Rae Wynn-Grant's perspective on America shifts while studying wildlife in Africa.

    Angelica Lindsey-Ali makes Hajj while 8 months pregnant.

    Grace Topinka joins a new friend for spa day.

    Zakiya Minifee is determined to not be "that American" during a trip abroad.

    Josh Holland meets his birth mother at 39.

    Podcast # 681

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    53 minutos