I Survived the Unsurvivable | From A Slight Change of Plans

This Episode originally aired on July 19th, 2022. In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) 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: Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath. Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders.  Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver. Nimisha Ladva appreciatse her father's calm command in troubling times. Podcast # 774 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

On this episode, we have two stories about names - the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. Storytellers: Elyse Mcinerney reckons with her name. Ryan Estrada accidentally invents a new word. 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

In this hour, money talks. Stories of finances—coin collecting, running grifts, and determining the value of "stuff." 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: Steve Zimmer and his father search for a rare penny.  Stacey Curry finds some monetary discrepancies at her new job. Dannie Olguin grows up worrying that she will never have enough.  Taji Torrilhon does not place great importance on "stuff," but her wife does. Charles Caracciolo finds a financial incentive to being an altar boy.  Christian Garland, a preacher's kid, steals collection plate money from his grandfather. Podcast # 971 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

As America approaches it's 250th anniversary, we're dedicating our Spring Mainstage season, as well as a special three episode podcast and radio series, to exploring the American dream. Our first episode looked at American Icons, but today, we’re going to look at the concept of Home. We’ve got two stories about how people make a home for themselves in America, how, in their own pursuits of happiness, people create space for themselves, how people live in America, even when it’s difficult. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Heather Crawford has to leave her home state of Texas in order to give her child the best possible life. Eric Yu learns more about his father through visiting his family in China. 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

This Episode originally aired on May 17th, 2022. In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This episode is hosted by Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.  Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.  While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.  Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.  Podcast # 765 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