Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. 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:
Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.
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Aug 19
The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On
In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and ... Show More
54m 11s
Apr 2025
Eddie Benjamin: Truth, Fear, Working with Willow, Bieber, and Shawn Mende
Wildly talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eddie Benjamin is a solo artist in his own right — check out his latest single ‘MANIAC’ and his 2023 EP ‘Weatherman’ — but he’s also working behind the scenes (and sometimes on stage, in the case of Shawn Mendes) with everyone ... Show More
1h 19m
Apr 2025
Book Club: Let’s Talk About Adam Ross’s ‘Playworld’
Set in New York in the 1980s, Adam Ross’s new novel, “Playworld,” tells the story of a young actor named Griffin as he navigates the chaos of the city, of his family and of being a teenager, and the dangers that swirl around each. Although “Playworld” grapples with bleak material ... Show More
43m 55s
Sep 2024
Michael Keaton, Jason Schwartzman and Emily Nussbaum on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy-winner Michael Keaton. The actor is currently starring in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — reprising his titular role as the profane and hilarious demon from Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice (singular). Then, actor Jason Schwartzman talk ... Show More
52m 34s
Jun 2023
Michael R Jackson on his hit musical, Ray BLK on Champion, the Natural History Museum
Playwright and composer Michael R Jackson talks about his musical A Strange Loop, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical is based on his own experiences and follows a black man working as an usher at the musical The Lion King, who is himself writing a musical about a ... Show More
42m 18s
Jul 2024
Es Devlin
Es Devlin is a renowned stage designer and artist known for her innovative work in theater, opera, dance, and concerts. Since 1999, she has created groundbreaking designs for the National Theatre, Royal Opera House, World Expo, and the United Nations. Her work, at the intersectio ... Show More
2h 10m
Nov 2024
Tom Hanks Opens Up About His Career, Family, Self-Doubt, and the “Magic” That Shaped His Life (2023)
With a career spanning decades, Tom Hanks has embodied more unforgettable characters than most actors have roles.This episode brings back Tom’s inspiring conversation with Guy Raz from 2023, where he shares his journey through film—from early breakout roles to timeless classics—a ... Show More
1h 10m