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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Question Marks

In this hour, stories of questions—asked, answered, implied, and open-ended. From personal inquiries in professional situations to domestic decisions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Shahab Asta's mother questions his classroom antics.

Grace Ambrose says yes to a casual relationship.

Dr. Tonya Matthews considers how to respond to an uncomfortable interview question. 

Ladislao Loera wonders if he has what it takes to be a caregiver. 

Rabbinical student Aaron Potek answers tough questions.

Podcast # 938

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Answers Before Questions

In a few days, we’ll share a Moth Radio Hour all about questions, but, we’re getting a bit of a head start and giving you the answers to questions you didn’t even ask yet. Yes, with these stories, we’re focusing on getting answers, messing around and finding out, and what happens when you receive an answer you might not have expected. This episode was hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Jason Jaimes learns some lessons when he eats a piece of candy from his parents’ nightstand.

Andrea Roske-Metcalfe has to explain a photo to her new congregation.

Podcast # 937

 

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Moving Back in With My Parents

by Steve Glickman

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

The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the United Palace

A special episode live from the United Palace in Washington Heights, New York. Subway station romance, lost names, and buried truths. This episode is hosted by CJ Hunt, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.
 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica

Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and encounters some choppy seas.

Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess.

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The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks

In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. 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.

 

Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance. 

Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce.

Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda. 

In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her pride.

Safia Ibrahim is determined to be ordinary. Podcast # 936

 

 

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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Diavian Walters and Lori Gottlieb

On this episode, the perfect hair and the perfect donor. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers:

Diavian Walters has a relationship with hair that is shear madness.

Lori Gottlieb searches for the perfect donor and the whole package.

Podcast # 537

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: To Thine Own Self Be True

In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.


In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.

Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to promote the movie "Soul Plane."

Hayley Dunning decides to confess her feelings to her colleague.

Heidi Stuber is forced to decide between the needs of her husband and the needs of her child.

An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for Joe Jackson's lifelong dedication to music.


Podcast # 714

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City Girl Essence

by Courtney Jae Renee

In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her pride.

The Other St. Joseph

by Erik Heen

Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda. 

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Don't Drink the Bug Juice

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

How Anime Saved My Life

by Denzell Jobson

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Bug Juice and Slushies

On this episode… liquid nostalgia. We’ve got two stories about those fountains of childhood sugar highs and summer memories - bug juice and slushees.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

 

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance

In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. 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.


Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up. 

Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.

Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant. 

Reporter Dinesh Ramde is tasked with writing an obituary for a fallen soldier. 

Devorah Agami describes learning to live with Bell's Palsy. 


Podcast # 934


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The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus

On this episode, we’re going from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the soul.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.

Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.

 

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