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The Moth Radio Hour

Saturdays, Aug. 29-Sep. 26, 4PM on 93.9FM and Sundays, Aug. 30-Sep. 27, 10PM on AM820

NEW YORK, NY August 28, 2009 —The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props or accompaniment. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. Each hour mixes humorous, heartbreaking, and poignant tales that captivate, surprise, and delight with their honesty, bravery, and humor.

Brought to you by PRX and award-winning producer Jay Allison. Learn more about The Moth, the series and live events here.

The Moth Radio Hour—Episode 1
Sat., August 29 - 4pm on 93.9FM and Sun., August 30 - 10pm on AM820
A batboy for the New York Yankees goes on a wild goose chase for a left-handed bat-stretcher; an Irish-Catholic family obsessed with the Kennedys dedicates a summer to spying on their idols; a comedian experiences the ultimate heartbreak; and a drill sergeant faints at the sight of blood.
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The Moth Radio Hour—Episode 2
Sat., September 5 - 4pm on 93.9FM and Sun., September 6 - 10pm on AM820
A severely stuttering child finds solace in speaking to animals and vows to speak for them if he grows up to find his voice. Years later we find him as the world's premier jaguar expert, having a face to face with an animal in the jungle of Belize. Plus, a Texas tale of moon pies and bedazzlers, and the surprising story of a Harlem man who ends up at a rodeo in Oregon.
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The Moth Radio Hour—Episode 3
Sat., September 12 - 4pm on 93.9FM and Sun., September 13 - 10pm on AM820
Hear how celebrated author and writer Adam Gopnik (Paris to the Moon, The New Yorker) embarrasses his son and offends other loved ones by getting lost in the new world of Instant Message abbreviations. Also, stories of first love and unlikely pen pals, and the sad tale of gay man who comes out to his parents with dramatic consequences.
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The Moth Radio Hour—Episode 4
Sat., September 19 - 4pm on 93.9FM and Sun., September 20 - 10pm on AM820
This episode of The Moth Radio Hour includes stories from beloved author Malcolm Gladwell (Outliers, Blink, The Tipping Point) about a wedding prank gone horribly wrong; an African-American home care attendant caring for a dying Klansman; and a miracle survivor of a gang initiation.
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The Moth Radio Hour—Episode 5
Sat., September 26 - 4pm on 93.9FM and Sun., September 27 - 10pm on AM820
A man is instructed not to fall in love with his monkey, but fails; renowned performer Sarah Jones (Bridge and Tunnel) finds herself the subject of racial profiling; and the inventor of the Baby Calzone runs into trouble with the Mob.
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