The Moth Radio Hour

Live from Portsmouth

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In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.

Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.

Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.

Radio Extras

In The Name of Love Extras

In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband’s legacy. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.

Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.

Gabriel Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.

Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.

06:20

Grandpa Bernie’s Clock

by Aaron Wolfe

New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.

10:58

That Magic Feeling

by Gregory Pereira

Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.

14:11

Second Chances

by Ross Jessop

Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.

04:38

The Real Me

by Christine Gentry

Christine Gentry hides hides a secret from significant others.

05:45

AJ's Book

by Joseph Gallo

Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend. 

The Moth Podcast

The Moth at 25: A Family Legacy

Stories about families, faith, and a dress. This week, connecting with your faith, and going to prom. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Storytellers: Tia Valeria, Eddy Laughter

Radio Extras

The Moth at 25: A Family Legacy Extras

This week, connecting with your faith, and going to prom. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Storytellers: Tia Valeria, Eddy Laughter

08:15

Recognizing My Judaism as a Quakish Kid

by Eddy Laughter

Eddy Laughter connects with their Jewish faith.

05:58

PromNightMare

by Tia Valeria

Tia Valeria Gurtner goes to their high school prom, and finds their mother there too.

Radio Extras

A Place at the Family Table Extras

In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.
Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.
Zellia Enjoli Tatiana role of "older sister" gets put to the test.
Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

13:43

Coming of Age

by Swapna Kakani

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

04:55

Swing, Lo!

by Zellia Enjoli Tatiana

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

11:40

Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

by Roz Chast

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

12:10

Another Saturday Night at the Clam King

by Adam Wade

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

The Moth Podcast

New Year, New Goals: Sarah Bunger

This week, finding yourself in a CATastrophic situation. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon.

Read the transcript here.

Storyteller: Sarah Bunger

Radio Extras

New Year, New Goals: Sarah Bunger Extras

This week, finding yourself in a CATastrophic situation. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon.

Storyteller: Sarah Bunger

06:01

Hello Kitty! Please Love Me

by Sarah Bunger

Sarah Bunger goes to catastrophic lengths to make sure her pet loves them more than her partner.

09:27

Counting Down the Tides

by Hannah Morris

Archeologist Hannah Morris races to complete her work before the effects of climate change destroy the site. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.