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06:25
So Ready To Enter My Life in Movies

by Frank Ortega

Frank Ortega begins his career in the movies

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Future Looks Bright

--- 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 2/25/25 --

In this hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. A birthday celebration, a dream job, the importance of an heirloom and chance encounters when we need them the most. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.

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Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.
Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.
Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.
Alistair Bane finds a kindred spirit in his horse, Bo. 
Kathi Kinnear Hill has hard conversations on the campaign trail.
Jason Schommer has a chance encounter in a grocery story.

 

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06:52
New Appreciation

by Aubrianna Piton

Aubrianna Piton cleans up garbage for the summer and reconsiders her relationship to food waste.

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09:27
This Far by Faith

by Whitney McGuire

Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism.

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Growing Up

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On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

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Storytellers:

Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism.

Aubrianna Piton cleans up garbage for the summer and reconsiders her relationship to food waste. 

Jacoby Cochran and his family build a home at Rich City Skate. 

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The Future Looks Bright Radio Extras

In this hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. A birthday celebration, a dream job, the importance of an heirloom and chance encounters when we need them the most. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show

Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.

Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.
Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.
Alistair Bane finds a kindred spirit in his horse, Bo. 
Kathi Kinnear Hill has hard conversations on the campaign trail.
Jason Schommer has a chance encounter in a grocery story.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Rites of Passage

--- 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 2/18/25 --

In this hour, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

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The Moth Podcast: Timeless Love Extras

On this Valentine's Day, two stories about timeless love. Love that lasts a lifetime, and love that ends after a few days. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.

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06:54
Moving Back in with my Parents

by Steve Glickman

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.

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06:07
High School Drama

by Tate Russell

Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.

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Rites of Passage Extras

In this hour, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

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15:29
The Hunter’s Moon

by James Dommek Jr.

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

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10:55
The Courage to Choose

by Susan Mweni

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

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09:29
Adult Swim

by Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.
 

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04:34
Annie

by Jenifer Cohen

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Timeless Love

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On this Valentine's Day, two stories about timeless love. Love that lasts a lifetime, and love that ends after a few days. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Saving Graces

--- 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 2/11/25 ---

In this hour, stories of support coming from surprising places -- and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.
Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway.
Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.
Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.
Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China. 

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Saving Graces

--- 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 4/27/2021---

In this hour, stories of support coming from surprising places -- and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.
Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway.
Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.
Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.
Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China. 


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The Moth Radio Hour
Great Expectations

--- 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 2/4/25 ---

In this hour, expect the unexpected! False assumptions and surprising revelations at home, online, and in the fridge. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Benji Waterhouse makes a house call during his first week as a psychiatrist. 

Comedian Jamie McDonald finds himself at the center of a Twitter storm. 

Salima Saxton and her husband try to build the "perfect life".

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14:30
What the Heck Would I Know?

by Jamie McDonald

Comedian Jamie McDonald finds himself at the center of a Twitter storm. 

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