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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.

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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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15:10
Udderly Terrifying

by Benji Waterhouse

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

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11:50
Can You Still Love Me?

by Salima Saxton

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

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The Moth Podcast: Football!

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In honor of the big game, we’ve got a special moth episode filled with true stories all about football, family, and growing up.

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Dame Wilburn gets hit hard while playing tackle football.

Tina Moore gets into fantasy football.

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

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07:55
Tackling Buddha

by Dame Wilburn

Dame Wilburn gets hit hard while playing tackle football.

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06:29
A Tender Touchdown Between a Mom and her Son

by Tina Moore

Tina Moore gets into fantasy football.

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The Big Reveal

--- 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 1/28/25 ---

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.
 

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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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05:36
Understudy Dreams

by Jessica Ribera

Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.

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06:02
Kick Ball Change

by Katie Rivard

Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.

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The Big Reveal Extras

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. 

Airdate: 3/9/2021

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