Toronto, ON — On Thursday, May 21, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decision in Kokopenace v. HMTQ. The key issue in the case is the scope of the right to a representative jury under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and whether Ontario’s procedure for creating jury rolls does enough to […]

This week, we learn about how this podcast got started, and play one of our favorite stories from our early days. This episode is hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Host: Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers: Dan Kennedy.

In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. Hosted by the Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.

Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

On this episode, we share two stories all about how hair can connect us. As a note, Imogen Wall’s story talks about someone experiencing the suicide of a loved one, if that subject is difficult for you, you might want to skip that story. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 in the US for free and confidential support.

Host: Marc Sollinger

Storytellers:

Heather Rae looks to a wayward band of strangers to help get her keys out of the car that is locked and running.

Imogen Wall finds connection and comfort in a hair salon.

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, two stories from Melbourne, and we’ll reflect on the legacy of comedian and SLAM host Cal Wilson.

Host: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers:

Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.

Here’s Cal Wilson’s article about The Moth: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/the-lure-of-the-moth-mesmerising-stories-from-people-just-like-you-20180315-h0xhl3.html

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, a story from our new book, A Point of Beauty.

Host: Tiq Milan

Storyteller:

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On and Letting Go releases March 19th. Order it here, or wherever you get your books: https://themoth.org/a-point-of-beauty

The crack of the bat! The smell of hot dogs! The towering home runs! In celebration of Opening Day, we've got two stories about America's Past-time.

Host: Larry Rosen

Storytellers:

Joseph Gallo learns about his father, and about baseball.

Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, two stories from the Louisville StorySLAMs.

Host: Alex Román Peters

Storytellers:

Ethan Sweetland-May learns about hunting from his grandfather

Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, we're going to have a little fun with the human body. We’ve got two stories all about bones and funnybones.

Host: Michelle Jalowski

Storytellers:

Jason Schommer takes a sleep study… and dreams of Ricky Martin.

Caroline Connolly learns a few unintended lessons from her mother.

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years.

Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr.

Storytellers:

Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costume for the real Darth Vader.

Shannan Paul’s mother teaches her that it’s alright to fall in love with science-fiction.

Manuelito Wheeler translates Star Wars: A New Hope into Navajo.

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On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham,  Alabama.

Host: Suzanne Rust

Storytellers:

Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a play.

Anthony Underwood figures that the best way to get good banana pudding is to make it himself.

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.

Host: Kate Tellers

Storytellers:

Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her father.

Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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On this episode, two stories all about summer camp.

Host: Amanda Garcia

Storytellers:

Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp.

Liz Kreppel has an unfortunate run-in with lice. 

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes. Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush and mischief of trying to get away with it, without any chance of me (or you!) losing sleep.

Host: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers:

Adriana Eraso learns some lessons about crime and business.

Emily Popper sneaks into Colonial Williamsburg.

If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events

The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

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A special live edition of The Moth -- with five stories from a night showcasing the graduates of Moth High School storytelling workshops. Join us to celebrate student stories of first kisses, culture shock, finding a niche, and baking apple cake. This hour is hosted by Moth Teaching Artist Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Isobel Connelly grows up feeling like the stupid girl.

Saya Shamdasani feels caught between two cultures.

David Lepelstat is nervous about his first kiss.

Luna Azcurrain and her grandfather create a Thanksgiving tradition.

Beth Gebresilasie tries to protect herself from her family's constant moving.

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In this episode, a special collaboration with our friends at Ear Hustle. We invite Ear Hustle's own Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods to help host the show, play an excerpt of one of their episodes, and then share a Moth story about incarceration. Keep an eye out for the second part of our collaboration, that'll be released July 10th on the Ear Hustle feed.

You can listen to Ear Hustle wherever you get your podcasts, or visit earhustlesq.com to learn more information.

Hosts:

Edgar Ruiz, Jr.

Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods from Ear Hustle

Storytellers:

An excerpt of the Ear Hustle podcast episode, Taxx is Tripping.

Derrick Hamilton learns a lesson about the ways people deal with incarceration.

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In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all about space. Hosted by educator, storyteller, and astronaut Leland Melvin, we'll visit NASA training camp, the Hubble telescope, Pluto, and everywhere in between.

Host:

Leland Melvin

Storytellers:

Mike Massimino details his high stakes mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

Cathy Olkin must troubleshoot a problem more than 4 billion miles away.

Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that seemingly cuts short his dream of flying in space.

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In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Hosted by actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we'll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kristi Yamaguchi, and the indomitable nature of the Olympic spirit.

Host:

Aimee Mullins

Storytellers:

Juliet Hochman trains for the Olympics, and finds support in her family.

Mandy Hu realizes something profound about herself when she watches Kristi Yamaguchi on television.

Aimee Mullins explores her changing relationship with her prosthetic legs.

On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, recorded at a recent Moth Mainstage.

Host: Michelle Jalowski

Storytellers:

Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician. 

Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.

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 Tellers

Storytellers:

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 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 Stern

Storytellers: 

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.

On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. 

If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. And if you want to attend a StorySLAM in your area, just go to themoth.org/events and hit StorySLAMs in the dropdown menu.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Glenn North learns a hard lesson involving a dirtbike.

Sue Marie Moreno helps found a nurturing community

On this episode, we feature two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Plus, we feature some very special guests reading the credits. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raised so many children without absolutely losing it.

PT Smith learns the true meaning of fatherhood.

Special thanks to Fritz & Olai (9), Nilah (8), Iris & Harvey (6), Zelda (4) and Esi (9 months).

We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke, who played the vibraphone, and Eban Schletter, who played the theremin.

Special thanks to Gary Buchler, regional producer of The Moth's Los Angeles slam series.

Storytellers:

Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.

David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.

Bryan Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.

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.

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How can an understated watch brand stand out against flashier, gem-encrusted offerings in China?

While some managers may be inclined to let employees choose their own schedule, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom strongly recommends against this for two very important reasons.

I'm happy to announce a live-streamed recording of my Lean podcast with my guest Jarvis Gray. You can join us Live on Linkedin on Wednesday, October 30 at 1 pm ET. EVENT LINK The episode will also be released as a podcast via the normal feeds and my YouTube channel. But if you attend live, you can ask questions via LinkedIn Chat. We'll discuss his new book, MASTERING HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE: A Leaders Guide to Getting […]

The post Coming Soon: A Livestreamed Podcast Episode with Jarvis Gray by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.

Quality managing editor Michelle Bangert talked with Justin Newell, CEO of Inform North America, who recently wrote an article for Quality on trustworthy AI.

Quality spoke with David Dechow of Machine Vision Source following his recent presentation at The Quality Show South about vision solutions for quality applications and integration that drives application success with current and emerging technologies.

Are you a manufacturer researching ways to improve and increase productivity, as your cast parts become more complex?

This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). After move in, the building was 76 million pounds heavier.

Michelle Bangert, who is the managing editor of Quality, has a chat with Greg Weaver from Weaver NDT about additive manufacturing inspection.

The L.S. Starrett Co. will be demonstrating the latest in quality control inspection technology at IMTS Booth #134130 located in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 9-14, 2024.

Dale Norwood of Norwood NDT Consulting describes how he blew the whistle on an NDT company in the 1990s after seeing falsified inspections. He's a 45-year veteran of the NDT industry, as well as the owner of the Norwood NDT Consulting and the author of the recent book, Diary of an Aerospace Whistleblower.

Leaders prioritize efficiency and productivity over quality management, compromising long-term standards, evident in the widespread adoption of operational excellence programs like Lean and Six Sigma.

Instead of telling people what to do, learn how to guide them to the best decisions. Read a preview and listen to the full podcast with Lisa Weis, President of EngageExcellence, LLC, who has taught a course on this subject many times and says it can change the way you lead, work, and parent.

Daniel Zrymiak highlights key threats to quality culture from his experience. Organizations must continuously check for these threats in operations and discussions, ready to respond appropriately.

Listen to this podcast featuring Harshala Patil, a Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer. In it, she discusses her journey into quality, the significance of quality across various industries, and what attracted her to the manufacturing sector.

Former Boeing engineer Jim Doxey explains a previous motto at the company, why people (and teamwork) are the most important part of a quality system, and offers advice for manufacturers looking to avoid quality woes. He also shares his thoughts on a 30+ career working in manufacturing.

Michelle Banger, Managing Editor of Quality, talks with Matt Noonan. He's the Quality Manager of Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems, Inc.

Justin Novak talks about what’s next for the society, the future (and past) of electric vehicles, and how to do well at your next CMSC 5K.

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