The Moth Radio Hour: Outside the Box

On this episode, stories about the theater, performing, and life on the stage. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers Rose L finds that playing Jesus in her school’s passion play is trickier than one might expect. Honor Finnegan tries out for the musical, Annie. Podcast # 893

A special Veterans Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. After returning from active duty in the Middle East, a marine searches for new meaning; a 97 year old woman describes training young men for WWII combat as a WASP; a father being deployed to Iraq must find a way to explain it to his children; and a WWII soldier from Wisconsin serves with the segregated 93rd Infantry Division in the South Pacific. This special hour is hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Mike Scotti finds new meaning after returning from active duty in the Middle East. Dawn Seymour becomes part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), training young men stateside to enter WWII overseas. Bill Krieger tucks his daughter in at night before being deployed to Iraq.  William Cole serves as a radio operator in the 93rd Infantry Division, a segregated unit, in the South Pacific. Podcast # 356

In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. 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: Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college.  Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill. 6 foot 11 year old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother.  Podcast # 892

On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.  Storytellers: Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds. Heidi Munson’s boss goes the extra mile. Laurie Bushbaum tries to find a way to give away her mom’s hats. Podcast # 891

In this hour, moments and memories that mold the future. Life or death choices made in an instant, bygone mistakes, and letting go of grudges and guilt. This hour 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:  Julie Pryor is tasked with driving on the [infamously] dangerous Alaskan Haul Road. A pregnant Madeleine Berenson endures harassment and discrimination from her employer. Michael Fischer risks his life for a bag of pretzels. Carol Seppilu finds a unique way to brave her depression.  Podcast # 684