The Moth

This episode originally aired on June 21, 2022.

In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. 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:

Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.

Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.

Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.

Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear. 

Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.

Podcast # 770

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It’s that time of year when it feels like everyone is talking about football... so on this episode, two stories related to football that aren’t about the GAME of football - we’re talking half-time shows, big game pageantry, and puppybowls.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Elyana Smith trains a dog for the pupybowl.

Alexander Heying has a complex relationship with football Mickey.

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In this hour, stories about truth—family secrets, trap questions, and a confession 60 years in the making. 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:

Brad Ewell learns about his biological father. 

Gaby Fernandez accidentally divulges a family secret. 

Harold Cox "borrows" his father's car as a child.

Podcast # 961

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It’s restaurant week here in NYC, and so we're celebrating the neighborhood spots that feel almost like home and all the hard-working chefs and servers who make a space come alive.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Trevor Craig finds his chosen family at a steakhouse in Iowa.

Shaw-naé builds community through her restaurant.

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This episode originally aired on April 5th, 2022.

In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th grade eacher. 

Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway. 

Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

Podcast # 759


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