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The Moth Radio Hour features our most beloved tales and the stories behind the stories. The series debuted in 2009 and is now airing on more than 500 stations nationwide. The Moth Radio Hour is co-produced by Jay Allison at Atlantic Public Media and presented by PRX.

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Fathers

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on  iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic on 6/17/2025 ---

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.

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.

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The Moth Radio Hour: Life's a Mystery

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, SpotifyApple and iHeart on 6/3/25 --
 

This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. 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.

A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.
The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.
As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.
One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son. 
Suki Kim is a journalist who risks her life posing as a teacher in an elite North Korean school.

 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Green

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on  iTunes​ | Spotify​ | RadioPublic​ | RSS on 6/10/25.

In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." 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.

Isthier Chaudhury puts his Youtube swimming lessons to the test. 

Tannia Schrieber finds that her garden grows more than just plants during the pandemic. 

Elizabeth Fritzler becomes the personal chef to a picky eater. 

When Mark Fiedeldey's husband moves out, he leaves his journal behind. 

Rosalind Croad is overjoyed to have her first boyfriend....until kissing enters the equation. 

Having received many rejection letters, Akshay Gajria learns how to write them. 

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