The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Anchorage

Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together - in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community. Podcast # 887

In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating, or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.Host: Ana SternStorytellers: Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop.  For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.

In this hour: win, lose or draw! Stories of competition and play. Family pranks, high school Latin, college track, and the need for approval. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Joey Garfield is invited to play with the cool kids. Tod Kelly seeks justice for a decades-old prank.Romy Negrin and her Latin Club compete in the highest division.Tahmin Ullah risks her relationship with her mom when she takes up running. Abhishek Shah hatches a plan to win over his fiancée's family.Podcast # 674

In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip to Disney World, with three stories all about the magic kingdom, and the complex emotions that arise when we visit a place of fantasy and forced wonder.Host: Kate TellersStorytellers:Sara Rae Lancaster’s grandfather takes one last trip to Disney World.Michelle Ephraim takes her parents to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and learns a little something about them.Jessi Klein is reluctant to attend her sister's wedding in Disney World.

In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. 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:Living on the 44th floor, Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators. Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around. Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer.Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world record holders. Podcast # 679