The Moth Radio Hour
--- 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 6/10/25.
In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." 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.
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Isthier Chaudhury puts his Youtube swimming lessons to the test.
Tannia Schrieber finds that her garden grows more than just plants during the pandemic.
Elizabeth Fritzler becomes the personal chef to a picky eater.
When Mark Fiedeldey's husband moves out, he leaves his journal behind.
Rosalind Croad is overjoyed to have her first boyfriend....until kissing enters the equation.
Having received many rejection letters, Akshay Gajria learns how to write them.
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by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose’s mother tells him not to ruin his nice suit for Church.
by Akshay Gajria
Having received many rejection letters, Akshay Gajria learns how to write them.
by Rosalind Croad
Rosalind Croad is overjoyed to have her first boyfriend....until kissing enters the equation.
by Mark Fiedeldey
When Mark Fiedeldey's husband moves out, he leaves his journal behind.
by Tannia Schrieber
Tannia Schrieber finds that her garden grows more than just plants during the pandemic.
by Isthier Chaudhury
Isthier Chaudhury puts his Youtube swimming lessons to the test.
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On this episode... two stories, one about a Home Economics class, the other about a sibling rivalry. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Suzanne Ketchum Adams learns to stand up for herself in a Home Ec class.
Jeff Rose’s mother tells him not to ruin his nice suit for Church.
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The Moth Radio Hour
--- 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 6/3/25 --
This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. 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.
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A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.
The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.
As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.
One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son.
Suki Kim is a journalist who risks her life posing as a teacher in an elite North Korean school.
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The Moth Radio Hour
--- 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.
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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.
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.
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Storytellers:
Helen Langley Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.
Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’s able to help someone in crisis.
Wendy Suzuki studies memory as a doctor, and finds a new way of looking at her work when she’s confronted with her own father's memory loss.
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by Ryan Roe
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
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by Bryan Kett
Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.
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by Tighisti Amahazion
Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.
