For the New Year, we've got two stories about resolving to quit some bad habits. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski. Storytellers: Ian Stewart does his best to quit smoking.Melissa Earley learns some lessons on a post-divorce vacation. Podcast # 900 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

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The Moth Podcast: Resolutions

In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. 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: Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BARTJoel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition. Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand. Podcast # 901 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Caught Off Guard

In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. 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: Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig. Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school. Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.  Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.  Podcast # 899 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

The Moth Radio Hour: In a World...

On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman. Storytellers: Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift. Podcast # 888 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

The Moth Podcast: Gifts and Gratitude

In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper. Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with. Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta. Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas. Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her. Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest. 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Menorahs, Presents and Palm Trees - December Holiday Stories

We take a look back at some of the stories that most resonated with our audience. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness. If you'd like to check out the video countdown of 2024’s most shared Moth stories we mentioned in the episode, you can follow us on TikTok or Instagram @MothStories. Storyteller: Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition. 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

Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped

In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show. Storytellers: Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave. Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids. New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year." Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.  Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes. Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers. 8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream. Podcast # 897 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth

What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers:Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard. Podcast # 896 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

The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols

In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends. Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research. Podcast # 699 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

The Moth Radio Hour: In Service Of

On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a Moth Mainstage story is crafted - and talk about what it takes to make sure a story is heard.  If you'd like to support the important work that The Moth is doing to build empathy and increase connection, please make a donation. Visit themoth.org, or text give24 to 78679. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. A special thanks to Crystal Finn, Matilda Matabwa, Pastor Herbert Broome, and Larry Rosen, whose voices we heard in this episode. Storytellers:  Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum. Podcast # 895 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

The Moth Podcast: The Gift of Story

In this hour stories of acceptance, moving on, and letting go. Growing older and maybe wiser, and stepping boldly into the future. This hour 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.Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.A teacher helps keep Maxie Jones on the straight and narrow.After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source. Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather. Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.  Podcast # 693 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Turning the Page

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 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Outside the Box

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 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

The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing

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 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Veterans' Day Special

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 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

The Moth Radio Hour: Against the Grain

On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.

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