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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.
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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.
Finders Keepers
When Mark Fiedeldey's husband moves out, he leaves his journal behind.
I Don’t Like Lima Beans
Elizabeth Fritzler becomes the personal chef to a picky eater.
What Grew Instead
Tannia Schrieber finds that her garden grows more than just plants during the pandemic.
Take a Deep Breath
Isthier Chaudhury puts his Youtube swimming lessons to the test.
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The Moth Podcast: Hoses and Home Ec
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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Life's a Mystery
--- 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.
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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Who's Got Your Back?
--- 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.
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: AAPI Voices
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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.
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.