In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig.

Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.

Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.

Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.

Podcast # 899

On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.

Storytellers:

Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.

Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.

Podcast # 888

In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper.

Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with.

Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta.

Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas.

Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her.

Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest.