10:26

Stranded on a Desert Island

by Mike Birbiglia

A young couple’s big romantic vacation turns into the beginning of the end.

The Moth Radio Hour

Something Borrowed, Something New

In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him.

Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding.

Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce.

Trystan Reese must deal with the world’s reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

14:34

The Magic of Maggie

by Larry Kerr

Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.

06:52

How The Other Half Lives

by Anoush Froundjian

Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.

14:29

Eat the Day

by Sheri Holman

Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.

06:17

Small Wins or You Spin Me Right Round

by Morley McBride

Morley McBride comes across a stroke of luck when wandering the streets of New York City.

11:05

Remembering Vincent

by Annie Tan

Annie Tan stokes the fire of her curiosity, but uncovers a dark moment in her family’s history.

12:22

Open My Eyes

by Warren Dahlin

Warren Dahlin makes a friend who stays with him in life and in death.

11:42

A Sign, A Satire, and a Scandal

by R. Eric Thomas

R. Eric Thomas pens a satire for his college paper with unintended consequences.

The Moth Radio Hour

Squeaky Wheels

In this episode, we take a look into the people and things that flash into our lives, and the indelible mark they leave behind. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

R. Eric Thomas pens a satire for his college paper with unintended consequences.

Annie Tan stokes the fire of her curiosity, but uncovers a dark moment in her family’s history.

Morley McBride comes across a stroke of luck when wandering the streets of New York City.

Warren Dahlin makes a friend who stays with him in life and in death.

The Moth Radio Hour

Disney, Racecars, and Red Sox

A comic attends her sister’s wedding at Disney World; two guys try to break the Red Sox' curse; the child of two hoarders digs herself out and a young man doesn't let his lack of eyesight restrict his mobility.

The Moth Podcast

Travel Tales: Reza Jalali & Emily Matuzek

In this second podcast episode featuring stories all about transformative travel, we'll hear from Reza Jalali and Emily Matuzek.

Reza Jalali returns to an unfamiliar home that's been ravaged by war.

Emily Matuzek gets ready to leave the nest, but not before she gets a few test runs in first.

06:52

The Dry Run

by Emily Matuzek

Emily Matuzek gets ready to leave the nest, but not before she gets a few test runs in first.

13:09

My Lost Paradise

by Reza Jalali

Reza Jalali returns to an unfamiliar home that's been ravaged by war.

The Moth Radio Hour

Astronauts, Family Trees and Drips

A special live event from Cooper Union, Andrew Solomon describes his circuitous route to becoming a dad; astronaut Michael Massimo details his high stakes mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope; and a cellist makes a disturbing discovery about a neighbor.

The Moth Podcast

Travel Tales: Emma John & T. Richard Corcoran

In this special podcast episode, stories all about the transformative qualities of travel. This is the first episode of a two-part series, and this week we'll hear from Emma John and T. Richard Corcoran.

Read the transcript here.

Emma John brings a friend's young daughter on a trip to rekindle the magic of Venice.

T. Richard Corcoran undergoes a test physical and courageous fortitude while cycling to raise funds for AIDS.

09:35

Mettle to the Pedal

by T. Richard Corcoran

T. Richard Corcoran undergoes a test physical and courageous fortitude while cycling to raise funds for AIDS.

11:57

What’s Next?

by Emma John

Emma John brings a friend's young daughter on a trip to rekindle the magic of Venice.

The Moth Radio Hour

Stepchild, Big Brother and Mug Shot

Comic Tig Notaro details her complicated relationship with her step-father; a New York City cop on a bust discovers the value of a mug shot; and a teenager rebels after her brother is disowned. Hosted by The Moth’s Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

12:54

Sorry Sari

by Nina Mcconigley

Nina McConigley clings to her heritage with a safety pin and a sari.