Liberating Yourself with Busy Philipps: The Moth Podcast

In this hour, stories to boost the spirit. A cruise to Antarctica, a fresh loaf of bread, and bedtime stories. 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:Born 50% deaf, Ellis Miller learns what they've been missing.Ron Hart shares a bedtime ritual with his daughter.Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and encounters some choppy seas.Silvana Clark finds her purpose.Cormac Stevens discovers the joy of baking bread.Faye Lane's self esteem is challenged when cast in an unfavorable role in the school musical.Podcast # 991

On this episode, stories about the mess and confusion of being human - and the dark humor to be found there. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.Storytellers:Austin Butterfield discovers that his office has been taken over.Torrey Shineman finds unexpected humor in a moment of grief.Podcast # 995

This episode originally aired on April 11th, 2023.In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp. 8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source. Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher. Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.Podcast # 812

On this episode, two stories of having the hard conversations, and how nerve-wracking - and rewarding - they can be. Hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Annie Wiborg finds a way to give her daughter ‘the talk.’ Wendy Cuellar is inspired to become a guidance counselor.

In this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! 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: Harold Cox overshares during a work presentation. Di Cai takes her last chance at stardom on a reality competition show.  Mercedes Hesselroth comes face to face with her low self esteem while caring for her grandfather.  Tim Lopez and his frenemy team up for tennis doubles.  Akwi Nji returns to Cameroon to bury her father.  Podcast # 988