A Cold Sore Chronicle
by Seth Cohen
Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Human + Nature
In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a major life break up.
Elizabeth Hansen soothes her pain in an unlikely place.
Chris Bell finds out what he might do if a bear attacked.
Majdy Fares's AirBnB rating suffers thanks to a pair of cantankerous swans.
Rebecca Falzano finds surprising solace with trees.
The Moth Podcast
The Moth Podcast: Jaws
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws in theaters. And you know what that means, stories about TEETH. Because sharks are scary, but dental work is the real horror. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Alexis Traussi has jaw surgery
Shania Russell delays some dental work
Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER
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The Moth Podcast: Pride and Family Extras
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Drag Me from the Drink
by Chris Conde
Chris Conde finds comfort and strength in a friend, and in drag.
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Double the Dads, Double the Love
Carly Spotts-Falzone recounts the lessons she learned from growing up with two dads.
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Splash
by Gary Bremen
Gary Bremen and his partner go on vacation and lose something important.
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The Moth Radio Hour
Pride 2021
A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Meg Ferrill comes out to her complicated father.
A raucous party ends up being illuminating for Bisi Alimi.
Bethany Cintron yearns to go to the Pride Parade.
Jake Haller finds himself a complicated relationship with labels.
Walter Cole describes his storied six decade career as a drag queen.
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I’ll Be There For You Like I’ve Been There Before
by Jess Nurse
Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.
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It’ll Only Hurt for a Minute
by David Ambroz
David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.
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The Moth Podcast: Pride and Family
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On this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, with three stories all about the joys of LGBTQ+ family - from long-term partnerships, to raising children, to friendships that become a found family. This episode is hosted by Marc Sollinger.
Storytellers:
Gary Bremen and his partner go on vacation and lose something important .
Carly Spotts-Falzone recounts the joys of growing up with two dads.
Chris Conde finds comfort and strength in a friend, and in drag.
The Moth Radio Hour
Fathers
--- 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 on 6/17/2025 ---
A special Father's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour.A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father, a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother, a child goes to great lengths to hide brussels sprouts from her stepfather, and a family fights to stay in the country they call home. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Andrew Postman tries to train himself not to pass out as he prepares for the births of his children.
Boris Timanovsky returns to Russia and places flowers at what he hopes is his grandfather's grave.
Annalise Raziq's new stepfather brings order and some new rules.
Dori Samadzai Bonner and her family escape Afghanistan and seek asylum in the United States.
The Moth Radio Hour
Green
--- 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.
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.
I’m Being Good, Aren’t I Grandma?
by Jeff Rose
Jeff Rose’s mother tells him not to ruin his nice suit for Church.
Sewing and Civics
Suzanne Ketchum Adams learns to stand up for herself in a Home Ec class.
Reject
Having received many rejection letters, Akshay Gajria learns how to write them.
The Pash Dash
Rosalind Croad is overjoyed to have her first boyfriend....until kissing enters the equation.