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Afraid to Look: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on October 19, 2021. In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Amanda Stern reaches a breaking point with her anxiety. Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically. Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions. Cheryl Murfin forgets something important in the parking lot of the grocery story. Devan Sandiford finds the courage to talk to his mother about the family's past. Podcast # 735 If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

Talking About Advice: The Moth Podcast

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 If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min

Advice: The Moth Radio Hour

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 If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min

Veterans Day: The Moth Podcast

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. If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 min

Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour

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 If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

A Spooky Scary Halloween: The Moth Podcast

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 If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 min

Lost and Found: The Moth Radio Hour

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 If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

Baseball and Community: The Moth Podcast

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min

Fatherhood: The Moth Radio Hour

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min

The Moment of Truth: The Moth Podcast

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min

Grit and Gumption: The Moth Radio Hour

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

Banned Books Week: The Moth Podcast

This week is Banned Books week, and to honor that, we’ll be sharing stories about censorship, courage, and the importance of the written word. This episode was hosted by Cleyvis Natera. Storytellers: Mohammed Bin Khulayf tells us about meeting a man in a parking lot to buy banned books. Toby Price faces unexpected consequences when he introduces his students to a book he and his family love. Podcast # 941 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min

Still Existing and Bucket Listing: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories of finding joy, and the pursuit of big dreams. 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: Jordie Poncy attempts to live in the moment. Mike Sela's daughter has a daring birthday request. Eric Scheur's dream of visiting Pixar is put in jeopardy. Despite not knowing how to swim, Samantha Williams agrees to go white water rafting. A chance encounter sends Shannon Garvey on a new path. Podcast # 940 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min

Embraces and Egg Timers: The Moth Podcast

In this episode, two stories about nerves and pressure, from meeting a partner’s parents, to deciding whether or not to have kids. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: Gabe Woods-Lamanuzzi tries to give his girlfriend’s father a hug… to mixed results. April Gallaty deals with feeling pressured to have children. Podcast # 939 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 min

The Moth Radio Hour: Relative Silence

In this episode, the truths we keep from our family, and the lies we tell for them. Sibling mayhem, multigenerational secrets, and a surprise while watching CBS. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of The Moth Radio Hour. Anagha Mahajan finds a creative solution to stay out of the summer heat. Okeoma Erojikwe is stuck between a cultural tradition and loyalty to her grandmother. Angela Derecas Taylor uncovers a dark truth about her grandparents. Graham Shelby first sees his Vietnam veteran father on a television special. Podcast # 733 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

The Moth Radio Hour: Question Marks

In this hour, stories of questions—asked, answered, implied, and open-ended. From personal inquiries in professional situations to domestic decisions. 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. Shahab Asta's mother questions his classroom antics. Grace Ambrose says yes to a casual relationship. Dr. Tonya Matthews considers how to respond to an uncomfortable interview question. Ladislao Loera wonders if he has what it takes to be a caregiver. Rabbinical student Aaron Potek answers tough questions. Podcast # 938 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min

The Moth Podcast: Answers Before Questions

In a few days, we’ll share a Moth Radio Hour all about questions, but, we’re getting a bit of a head start and giving you the answers to questions you didn’t even ask yet. Yes, with these stories, we’re focusing on getting answers, messing around and finding out, and what happens when you receive an answer you might not have expected. This episode was hosted by Jenifer Hixson. Storytellers: Jason Jaimes learns some lessons when he eats a piece of candy from his parents’ nightstand. Andrea Roske-Metcalfe has to explain a photo to her new congregation. Podcast # 937 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 min

The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the United Palace

A special episode live from the United Palace in Washington Heights, New York. Subway station romance, lost names, and buried truths. This episode is hosted by CJ Hunt, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour. As a high school student, Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals more of himself than he realized while writing his first musical. Having grown up in the world of music, Quiara Alegría Hudes finds her college music program lacking. Thanks to his wife, Led Black discovers a new type of masculinity. Podcast # 783 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica

Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and encounters some choppy seas. Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 min

The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks

In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. 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. Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance. Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce. Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda. In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her pride. Safia Ibrahim is determined to be ordinary. Podcast # 936 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min

Episodes

Afraid to Look: The Moth Radio Hour

Talking About Advice: The Moth Podcast

Advice: The Moth Radio Hour

Veterans Day: The Moth Podcast

Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour

A Spooky Scary Halloween: The Moth Podcast

Lost and Found: The Moth Radio Hour

Baseball and Community: The Moth Podcast

Fatherhood: The Moth Radio Hour

The Moment of Truth: The Moth Podcast

Grit and Gumption: The Moth Radio Hour

Banned Books Week: The Moth Podcast

Still Existing and Bucket Listing: The Moth Radio Hour

Embraces and Egg Timers: The Moth Podcast

The Moth Radio Hour: Relative Silence

The Moth Radio Hour: Question Marks

The Moth Podcast: Answers Before Questions

The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the United Palace

The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica

The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks