The Moth Podcast
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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.
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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The Moth Podcast
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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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The Moth Podcast
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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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.
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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Scott Gravatt and his family become attached to their new car, Buster.
Nimisha Ladva meets a fellow professor who makes her question her beliefs.
Norman Lear learns the impact of a seemingly small decision years later.
Dylon Killian witnesses a spirited debate on public transit.
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.
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The Moth Podcast
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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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Scott Gravatt and his family become attached to their new car, Buster.
Nimisha Ladva meets a fellow professor who makes her question her beliefs.
Norman Lear learns the impact of a seemingly small decision years later.
Dylon Killian witnesses a spirited debate on public transit.
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.
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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from New York City. Stories of the senses: touch, smell, sound, and sight. This episode is hosted by Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.
Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.
Julian Goldhagen gets trapped in a walk-in closet.
Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.
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The Moth Podcast
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This week, The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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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 date of upload to podcast feed 8/17/21
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Join The Moth Radio Hour for a night out -- with this week’s stories of late night adventures or, should we say, misadventures. This episode is 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.
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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.
Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.
Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.
Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.
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The Moth Podcast
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Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.
Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.
Josephine Ferraro runs a con for spumoni.
Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”
James Gallichio's nonna takes her bolognese sauce recipe to her grave.
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The Moth Podcast
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A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost, love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. 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.
Andrew Brown comes face to face with his academic nemesis.
Joshua Arnold dreads being singled out during altar call.
Daisy Rosario meets her brother for the first time at their father's funeral.
Gary Sizer shares a love of Star Trek with his step father.
Antoinette Thorne, a trans woman, is recognized by her father in a small town.
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The Moth Podcast
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This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from a Mainstage show in London. Stories of going "All In" — in a new town, in an icy lake, and on the paintball course. This live show is hosted by Tiff Stevenson with additional hosting 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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Kate Oliver remembers what it was like to be a "weird, androgynous, nerdy" teenager.
Navied Mahdavian and his wife try to build a community in a new town.
A difficult period leads Catherine Joy White back to a childhood passion.
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In this hour, stories of starting fresh. Unexpected opportunities, budding relationships, your next home, and a new take. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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In this hour, stories of searching for fulfillment and finding one's bliss. Unconventional self-care, making ancestors proud, and a quest for the perfect gift. 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.
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Ann Guo battles postpartum depression by soliciting dares from her family and friends.
Morgan Givens joins the police academy, following in the footsteps of his trailblazing grandmother.
Ruby Cooper strives to give her son everything, until he asks for an untraditional Christmas gift.
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The Moth Podcast
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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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The Moth Podcast
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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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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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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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In this hour, we're drawing back the curtain! Surprises, discoveries, and difficult realizations. All will be revealed... This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Linda King makes a grave mistake at a wake.
Aisha Rodriguez has always felt like one of the guys, until she has a reckoning with her sense of safety.
Meredith Morrison gets a coveted role in the school play much to her chagrin.
Betty Reid Soskin, a Black woman, and her family try to adjust when move to an all-white neighborhood in the 1960s.
Jayson Nuñez gets the bike he always wanted.
Jitesh Jaggi helps bring breakdancing to the streets of Mumbai.
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The Moth Podcast
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This week on The Moth Radio Hour: stories of beef! Petty grievances to full blown rivalries. At work, over the phone, and, of course, online. 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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Lori Tucker-Sullivan finds herself on the receiving end of strange and unpleasant phone calls.
18 year old Morgan Balavage is betrayed by a friend/coworker.
Matthew Trenda gets into a war of words with an internet stranger.
Diego Aguirre adopts a dog and begins to see the world more differently than he could have imagined.
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