Moth Stories
Recorded February 13, 2019The Date Jar
by Alyssa Hursh
When Alyssa and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.
The Moth Story Transcripts
Added August 2, 2025The Date Jar Transcript
Moth Stories
Recorded March 19, 2016Data Mining for Dates
Chris McKinlay uses his computing skills to find a date on OkCupid.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added August 2, 2025The Date Jar Extras
In this episode, Alyssa Hursh tells us about her summer of dates. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storyteller: Alyssa Hursh
The Moth Podcast
The Date Jar: Alyssa Hursh
In this episode, Alyssa Hursh tells us about her summer of dates. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storyteller: Alyssa Hursh
Moth Stories
Recorded November 5, 2022Lessons From A First Date
Elika Malesi Isamula steps out of her comfort zone and goes on a date.
Dispatches from The Moth
Added May 30, 2023The Moth Playlist: Rain Date
The Moth Story Transcripts
Added August 2, 2025Lessons From A First Date Transcript
The Date Jar Alyssa Hursh
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The Moth Radio Hour
Added August 2, 2025Blue Men, Psychopaths and a Bad Date
After many years in the legendary Blue Man Group, a performer makes a profound connection with an audience member; Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch meets a debonair man at a cocktail party and dares to think he might be Mr. Right; and a world-renowned neuroscientist identifies patterns in the brains of psychopathic killers.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added August 2, 2025LA Confidential: Honor Guard, Swing Dancing, and Data Hacking for a Date
This episode is available on your local radio station and on PRX.
In this hour, stories from Los Angeles. A divorced woman does a complete makeover on her lifestyle, an Air Force veteran describes what its like to be a member of The Honor Guard, a mourning woman looks for solace in swing dancing, a computer hacker messes with the algorithms of OKCupid. 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.
Carol Leifer is put in a panic when her "signature scent" is discontinued.
Adrian Estrada, an Air Force veteran, describes what it's like to be a member of The Honor Guard.
Vicki Juditz seeks distraction but finds so much more in a swing dancing community.
Chris McKinlay uses his computing skills to hack into the dating site, OkCupid.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 26, 2013Cupid's Packing Heat
by Eric Call
A man sees some warning signs on a Match.com date.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 6, 2011Identity Crisis
A nerdy American teen shifts gears to find a boyfriend.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 22, 2013Eye of the Beholden
A woman dates a musician who has a dependent relationship with a life coach.
Moth Stories
Recorded July 28, 2015The Wide Open Incident
by Jami Cates
A woman on a blind-date sees (and feels) the light.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 3, 2018It’s Always 25 on the Island
by Joel Brady
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added October 25, 2023Not as They Seem
--- 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 --- 10/31/23 ---
In this episode, stories of hidden truths, white lies, and defied expectations—on dates, at a wake, and on the dance floor. 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.
Sharon Zegen learns the meaning of the phrase "be careful what you wish for."
Bill Dempsey is unsure how to handle a case of mistaken identity.
Isamula Elika Malesi steps out of her comfort zone and goes on a date.
Mike Wang struggles with how to express his love for his father.
Richard Westcott falls in love with dancing.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added May 29, 2024TLC: Tender Loving Care
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In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Frieda Vizel questions a big community tradition for the first time.
Skeptical teen Leela Ting goes to to a sound bath.
Young Marianna is her brother's secret weapon in a high stakes basketball game.
James Petersen's daughter checks in on him weekly, via a dreaded phone call.
When Alyssa Hursh and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.