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The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added May 20, 2025Who's Got Your Back?
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/28/25 --
In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.
Moth Stories
Recorded May 20, 2025Untitled
by Ryan Roe
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added December 31, 2025Who's Got Your Back? Extras
Dispatches from The Moth
Added May 20, 2025Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #72
The Future Looks Bright
Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.
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Birds of a Feather
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall
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Help Me
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Saving Graces
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Underpinning
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Hear Me Roar
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Brand New You
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Grit and Gumption
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When Time Slows Down
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Late Night
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