On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, recorded at a recent Moth Mainstage.Host: Michelle JalowskiStorytellers:Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician. Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.
Jul 14
Choose Your Own Theme: The Moth Radio Hour
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: Har ... Show More
50m 8s
Jul 10
Over My Head: The Moth Podcast
This episode originally aired on September 18th, 2019. This week, we're talking about stepping out of your comfort zone, those moments where you're really wondering if you're going to sink or swim. Hosted by Dan Kennedy Storytellers: Diana Thompson finds herself in a Scottish dan ... Show More
16m 56s
Dec 2019
Traveling Creatures: live music from the series
In this second bonus music episode, we play two live songs we recorded, sung by bluegrass musicians Nora Brown and Amythyst Kiah. You can find Nora on facebook @norabrownbanjo, instagram @little.nb, and her music at jalopyrecords.org and on Spotify. Amythyst is on facebook, insta ... Show More
12m 10s
Jun 2019
29 - Not All Heroes Wear Capes
The episode starts with a brief discussion about our host Isra’s upcoming plan to homeschool her daughter. We then dive into a story by our podcast regular, Moe, about a day in his life where he stood up for the little guy & justice was served. (the story begins at 25:20) Also, t ... Show More
48m 41s
