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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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Birds of a Feather

--- 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 1/14/25 ---

Let the feathers fly! This week, a special avian hour. Stories from a Ravenmaster, a scientist, and a reluctant chicken farmer about the birds that made them as happy as a lark or as crazy as a loon. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns, and her parrot, Hamilton. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
 

The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.

Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit.

Research scientist Irene Pepperburg forms a 30-year bond with a parrot named Alex.
 

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Live from Johannesburg

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 1/7/25 ---

This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. 

A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.

In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.

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In a World...

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 12/24/24 ---

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.

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. 

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