On this very special episode of the Moth Podcast we feature stories of women and their liberation. This episode is hosted by actress, author and mega-fan of the Tony-nominated play Liberation, Busy Philipps, and features a conversation with its Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright Bess Wohl and Obie-winning director Whitney White.

The three stories will take us from the middle of the ocean, to a nude spa in Santa Fe, to a rest stop in Texas… but all of them are about breaking free. About discovering yourself.

Storytellers:

Rescue swimmer Amanda Burrill is left by her ship during a drill, staying deep in the ocean unsure of when her crew would return.

Jennifer Kohnhorst vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa.

On a road trip home, Victoria Nguyen is thrust into a dangerous situation.

Podcast # 980

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 Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022.

In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Harjas Singh seeks the answer to a haunting question. 

Antoinette-Marie Williams inherits her family's love of games and shows up on the world stage. 

Rachel Cain worries she may have taken things too far. 

Eddy Laughter discovers parts of her identity in an unlikely location. 

Michael Donovan runs into a "small" problem on the job.

Podcast # 778

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

Nerves. That feeling you get when you’re standing at the precipice of something big. On this episode, we’ll be visiting two moments of high anxiety, the day of a big work presentation, and the day of a high school wrestling match.

This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

Chris Bell discovers the reason he’s feeling so tired.

Craig Gudorf has to gain a few pounds before a wrestling match.

Podcast # 979

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 September 27th, 2022.

In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere.

Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp.   

Cheech Marin tries to make sense of nis new life in a new place.

Prachi Mehta is shocked by America's obsession with pets.

Podcast # 788

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 September 25th, 2020.

This week, stories of parenting and being parented. This episode was hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two special surprise guests.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly's realize they've forgotten their theater tickets... about 100 miles into the drive to New York City.

Christopher Moncayo-Torres tries to connect with his dad through their shared love of Fiddler on the Roof.

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, stories of leaps of faith, taking risks, and joining the circus. 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:

Tiffany McKinney finds an unconventional way to deal with her grief. 

Dave Lara reflects on being a gay man in the Navy during the Vietnam War. 

Martha McBrier goes to great heights for her coworkers. 

Thirteen year old Arshiya Kapadia contends with the death of her mother. 

Podcast # 978

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 honor of Mother's Day, we've got a special episode hosted by Padma Lakshmi - a Moth storyteller, author, and the host and judge of America’s Culinary Cup.

From buying cemetery plots, to learning to swim, to a treasured recipe - the three stories you’ll hear are all about motherhood, but they’re about more than that. They’re about the memories mothers and their children share and the legacy we leave behind once the kids grow up.

Storytellers:

Mary Mack has the daunting task of selling her mother’s cemetery plots.

Parvathy Anantnarayan keeps a promise to her son to learn how to swim.

Nikesh Shukla finds a frozen moment in time after the death of his mother.

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 September 13th, 2022.

In this hour, it's raining cats and dogs! (And a few snakes as well.) Reluctant pet owners, canine companionship, and an elderly cat named Rita. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Catherine Palmer applies city girl solutions to country problems.

Jitesh Jaggi has a long and storied history with canines. 

Beth Bradley's family gets a dog, to her father's chagrin. 

Lisa Schuldt goes for a wintry walk with her dog.

Katie Vaca does not care for cat love.

Patrick Cleary learns to be dangerous from a declawed, aging cat.

Linda Torres is reunited with her dog after a tour in Afghanistan.

Podcast # 782

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

To celebrate our feline friends and the sometimes complicated bonds we have with them, we have two stories about cats and cat people. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch

Storytellers:

David Rodriguez and his wife adopt a cat to help with a painful chapter of their lives.

Gianmarco Soresi learns he isn’t a cat person.

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

Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD

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, stories of how music moves us. Guitar lessons, band geeks, and record deals. 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:

Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician.

Hanif Abdurraqib finds solace in his hometown mall the summer after a family tragedy. 

KB Brookins competes to become drum major of their high school's marching band. 

Musician Rissi Palmer is offered a life-changing opportunity on her journey to become a country music star.

Podcast # 975

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