Looking for Omelanka: Jean-Michele Gregory

On this episode, we take a ride in a car - exploring the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers:  Oscar Saavedra tries to make sure his mom doesn't find out what he did to the family's car. Nina Slowinski learns about her father's car, and her father. Podcast # 710 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hour, three artists known for their work on stage tell their personal stories on The Moth's. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison from Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Tiq Milan keeps an important secret from his mother. Amelia Zirin-Brown is caught between her hippie upbringing and being one of the cool girls. Doug Wright becomes penpals with kindred spirit, John Boy from The Waltons. Podcast # 928 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, in celebration of the Tour de France, we’re taking a ride with three stories all centered around biking. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a protected bike lane. Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community. On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain. Podcast # 927 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother. Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish normalcy for her neurodivergent brother during quarantine. Bill Bernat's brother helps him get a fresh start. Katherine Wu hopes her older brother will attend her wedding. Lynn Adams gets revenge on her brother. Om Choudhury comforts his brother in the wake of their father's death. Podcast # 731 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural joys – sex and laughter. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Becky Feldman hires an escort to help her rediscover her body. Adrianne McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. 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: Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up. Elizabeth Hansen soothes her pain in an unlikely place. Chris Bell finds out what he might do if a bear attacked. Majdy Fares's AirBnB rating suffers thanks to a pair of cantankerous swans. Rebecca Falzano finds surprising solace with trees. Podcast # 926 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws in theaters. And you know what that means, stories about TEETH. Because sharks are scary, but dental work is the real horror. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers: Alexis Traussi has jaw surgery Shania Russell delays some dental work Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER Podcast # 926 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Meg Ferrill comes out to her complicated father. A raucous party ends up being illuminating for Bisi Alimi. Bethany Cintron yearns to go to the Pride Parade. Jake Haller finds himself a complicated relationship with labels. Walter Cole describes his storied six decade career as a drag queen. Podcast # 719 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, with three stories all about the joys of LGBTQ+ family - from long-term partnerships, to raising children, to friendships that become a found family. This episode is hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Gary Bremen and his partner go on vacation and lose something important . Carly Spotts-Falzone recounts the joys of growing up with two dads. Chris Conde finds comfort and strength in a friend, and in drag. Podcast # 924 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special Father's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour: A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father, a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother, a child goes to great lengths to hide brussels sprouts from her stepfather, and a family fights to stay in the country they call home. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Andrew Postman tries to train himself not to pass out as he prepares for the births of his children. Boris Timanovsky returns to Russia and places flowers at what he hopes is his grandfather's grave. Annalise Raziq's new stepfather brings order and some new rules. Dori Samadzai Bonner and her family escape Afghanistan and seek asylum in the United States. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices