In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode 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:
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Brun Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.
Podcast # 921
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The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.
Storytellers:
Helen Langley Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.
Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’s able to help someone in crisis.
Wendy Suzuki studies memory as a doctor, and finds a new way of looking at her work when she’s confronted with her own father's memory loss.
Podcast # 920
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The Moth Radio Hour: Lemon Pepper Wings All Flats Wet
Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
An argument in a Russian bathhouse leads Sofija Stefanovic to an unlikely connection in a new city.
A painful diagnosis brings John Mack Freeman’s family together for one last birthday party.
Jon Goode's car breaks down, he gets picked up by a stranger, and then it gets even stranger.
While working as an instructor for a wealthy teen, Aydrea Walden realizes that everyone has their struggles.
A letter from the blood bank turns Ijeoma Oluo’s life upside down.
Podcast # 727
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The Moth Podcast: More Mothers
On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.
Storytellers:
Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.
Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.
Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.
Podcast # 918
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The Moth Radio Hour: Mama Bear
In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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:
Donald Harrison plays piano at a gay bar.
Luann Sims throws a broccoli-themed party.
Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.
Xochitl Gonzalez is a wedding planner tempted to take sides.
Podcast # 919
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