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Life's a Mystery

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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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05:43

The 1943 S Double Dye

by Adam Bottner

One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son.

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04:57

Not So Sweet

by Annie Share

As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.

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06:15

Call Me The Rock, or Call Me Colombian

by Alexandra Rosas

The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.

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06:44

The Craigslist Broker

by Michele Castellano

A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.

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04:28

The Rainbow Sweater

by Jonathan Mannheim

Jonathan gets caught up in a chase, wearing his laundry day sweater.

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05:44

Saturday Afternoon Fever

by Evan Watts

Evan Watts chooses an interesting occasion to test out a brand new outfit.

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Fashion Forward: Jonathan Mannheim & Evan Watts Extras

This week, two stories about style. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers: Jonathan Mannheim, Evan Watts

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Fashion Forward: Jonathan Mannheim & Evan Watts

This week, two stories about style. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

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Storytellers: Jonathan Mannheim, Evan Watts

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15:40

Ijeoma Oluo

by Ijeoma Oluo

A letter from the blood bank turns Ijeoma Oluo’s life upside down.

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06:22

The Bathhouse

by Sofija Stefanovic

An argument in a Russian bathhouse leads Sofija Stefanovic to an unlikely connection in a new city.

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04:59

Driver’s Ed Confessional

by Aydrea Walden

While working as an instructor for a wealthy teen, Aydrea Walden realizes that everyone has their struggles.

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05:47

Hello Darlin'...and Goodbye

by John Mack Freeman

A painful diagnosis brings John Mack Freeman’s family together for one last birthday party.

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05:14

Hey Buddy

by Jon Goode

Jon Goode's car breaks down, he gets picked up by a stranger, and then it gets even stranger.

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Dog Mother, Tour Guide, and Milli Vanilli

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 8/24/21

A woman becomes a stepmother to a dog, a tour guide in Toronto confronts racism, a mother learns the meaning of “Little pitchers have big ears”, and one half of the pop duo Milli Vanilli tells his side of the story. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Sara Barron learns to share custody of a dog with her husband's ex-girlfriend.
Falen Johnson confronts racism and her own biases while taking a tour group through “Invisible Toronto.”
Catherine Palmer takes her young sons on a work trip where they learn some inappropriate toasts, which they repeat at church.
Fabrice Morvan shares his memories of the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli.

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