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A few days ago, we shared a Moth Radio Hour all about shoes… but on this episode, we’re going to be talking about a different type of soul. Yes, we’re going from the sole of your shoe, to the soul inside you - with stories about connections, bonds, being there for the people we love, and all of the things that make you you. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

On a high school trip, socially awkward Heather McG is given a bright pink suitcase by her grandmother.

Ashley Mckelv...

This episode originally aired on February 2, 2022.

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In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in...

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On this episode, stories that'll make you laugh, cry, and hopefully, both. Plus, why YOU, yes YOU, are The Moth. This episode was hosted by Peter Aguero.

Storytellers:

Peter Aguero cuts himself with his uncle’s knife.

Kahlie Towle encounters a 1500 pound Brahma cow.

Tom Rich finds a way to deal with his stutter.

Podcast # 951

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In this hour, stories of finding community and comfort—among neighbors, in church, and at the movies. This episode 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.

Storytellers:

Julie Baker finds comfort in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes conservative Christian teen, Steven Michael Carr, out of his bubble.

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On this episode, we celebrate Thanksgiving with three stories of food gone wrong. Because even if you undercook the yams, hey, at least you'll get a story out of it. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Ellie Tonkin tries to get her mother to make tuna sandwiches the way she likes.

Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.

Gabby Shea wants to impress her boyfriend's family with her macaroni and cheese.

Podcast # 949

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This episode originally aired on October 19, 2021.

In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Amanda Stern reaches a breaking point with her anxiety.

Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically. 

Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions. 

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On this episode, we've got an extended conversation with storyteller and advice columnist John Paul Brammer AKA Papi from Hola Papi. He'll talk with host Chloe Salmon about the differences and similarities between advice columns and storytelling coaching, give some ‘tough love’ advice, and so much more.

Podcast # 948

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In this hour, stories of wise counsel, listening to your gut, and learning to practice what you preach. Plus, guidance from advice columnist John Paul Brammer. 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.

Storytellers:

Stacy Nicholson fights her social anxiety by playing bridge.

When he finds himself stranded, Mike Phalen's mom offers him some age-old wisdom.

Jersey Garcia looks to telenovelas for guidance in love.

John Paul Brammer...

This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021.

This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Storytellers:

Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vietnam Veteran father.

Tom Sitter retells a hair-raising tale from his WWII service.

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In this hour, stories of life after death—earthly concerns, supernatural encounters, and what remains. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytellers:

Panduranga Rao faces his first challenge as a newly-minted doctor.

Ceren Ege's father promises to visit if he ever becomes a ghost. 

Noreen Grimes's mother distributes her worldly possessions. 

Jake Ottosen is cast as a grave digger at the Renaissance Faire. 

Craig Chester reluctantly acknowledges that he is haunted.

Podcast # 945

Are you ready to get spooked? Or scared? Or just generally creeped out? Well then, on this episode, in celebration of Halloween, we’ve got three stories all about the larger forces at play in the universe. Plus, a conversation with a Moth director about a haunted hotel. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Ophira Eisenberg dresses as an alien for a Halloween dance in middle school.

Ethan Sweetland-May discovers a creepy room in his attic.

Rich Tackenberg takes some advice from a psychic.

Podcast # 944

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This episode originally aired on February 1, 2022. In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. 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.

Storytellers:

Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.
Christine Gentry hides a secret from significant others.
Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.
New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in B...

To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain.

Storytellers:

Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special experience at a baseball stadium.

Rob Warren coaches a baseball team, and learns what teamwork really means.

And if you would like to listen to Muneesh Jain's story, you can do so here: https://themoth.org/stories/safe-at-home

Podcast # 943

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In this hour, stories about fathers and how they show up for their kids. As support systems and sounding boards, buddies and bear huggers. This episode is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

CJ Hunt reflects on mix-tapes and memories from his past.

Bailey Richards and their mother meet a sunny stranger. 

Eldon Smith knows he was meant to be a father. 

Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Ma...

This episode originally aired on April 17, 2020

This week's episode is all about moments of truth. Our three slam stories are about awakenings, life-changing choices and everything in between. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers: Tim Sommers, Emma Becker, Kathleen Sheffer

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This episode originally aired on December 7th, 2021.

In this hour, courage, tenacity, spunk! New opportunities, self-confidence, and parents going the extra mile (or rollercoaster) for their kids. This episode 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.

Storytellers:

Pamela Mitchell learns to put her opinions first. 

Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.

David Levy faces his fears for his son. 

Annalise Raziq's daughter makes an unexp...

This week is Banned Books week, and to honor that, we’ll be sharing stories about censorship, courage, and the importance of the written word. This episode was hosted by Cleyvis Natera.

Storytellers:

Mohammed Bin Khulayf tells us about meeting a man in a parking lot to buy banned books.

Toby Price faces unexpected consequences when he introduces his students to a book he and his family love.

Podcast # 941

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In this hour, stories of finding joy, and the pursuit of big dreams. 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.

Storytellers:

Jordie Poncy attempts to live in the moment.

Mike Sela's daughter has a daring birthday request.

Eric Scheur's dream of visiting Pixar is put in jeopardy.

Despite not knowing how to swim, Samantha Williams agrees to go white water rafting.

A chance encounter sends Shannon Garvey...

In this episode, two stories about nerves and pressure, from meeting a partner’s parents, to deciding whether or not to have kids. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.

Storytellers:

Gabe Woods-Lamanuzzi tries to give his girlfriend’s father a hug… to mixed results.

April Gallaty deals with feeling pressured to have children.

Podcast # 939

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In this episode, the truths we keep from our family, and the lies we tell for them. Sibling mayhem, multigenerational secrets, and a surprise while watching CBS. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Anagha Mahajan finds a creative solution to stay out of the summer heat.

Okeoma Erojikwe is stuck between a cultural tradition and loyalty to her grandmother. 

Angela Derecas Taylor uncovers a dark truth about her grandparents.

Graham Shelby first sees his Vietnam veteran father o...

We’re excited to share an episode from a podcast we love, Heavyweight. Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, host Jonathan Goldstein helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. This episode features Michael, who, as a high school senior got his lucky break—the chance to star in a big-budget movie. Shooting wrapped, a premier date was set...and then he found out that his success was all based on a lie. Find...

In this hour, stories of questions—asked, answered, implied, and open-ended. From personal inquiries in professional situations to domestic decisions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Shahab Asta's mother questions his classroom antics.

Grace Ambrose says yes to a casual relationship.

Dr. Tonya Matthews considers how to respond to an uncomfortable interview question. 

Ladislao Loera wonders if he has what it takes to be a caregiver. 

Rabbinical student Aaron Pote...

In a few days, we’ll share a Moth Radio Hour all about questions, but, we’re getting a bit of a head start and giving you the answers to questions you didn’t even ask yet. Yes, with these stories, we’re focusing on getting answers, messing around and finding out, and what happens when you receive an answer you might not have expected. This episode was hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Jason Jaimes learns some lessons when he eats a piece of candy from his parents’ nightstand.

Andrea Roske-Metcalfe has to explain a...

A special episode live from the United Palace in Washington Heights, New York. Subway station romance, lost names, and buried truths. This episode is hosted by CJ Hunt, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

As a high school student, Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals more of himself than he realized while writing his first musical.

Having grown up in the world of music, Quiara Alegría Hudes finds her college music program lacking.  

Thanks to his wife, Led Black discovers a new type of masculinity. 

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Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and encounters some choppy seas.

Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess.

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In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. 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.

Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance. 

Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce.

Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda. 

In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her...

On this episode, the perfect hair and the perfect donor. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers:

Diavian Walters has a relationship with hair that is shear madness.

Lori Gottlieb searches for the perfect donor and the whole package.

Podcast # 537

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In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.

In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.

Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to promote the movie "Soul Plane."

Hayley Dunning decides to confess her feelings to her colleague.

He...

On this episode… liquid nostalgia. We’ve got two stories about those fountains of childhood sugar highs and summer memories - bug juice and slushees.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

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In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up. 

Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.

Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant. 

Reporter Dinesh Ramde is tasked with writing an obituary for a fallen soldier. 

Devorah Agami describes learning to...

On this episode, we’re going from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the soul.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.

Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.

Podcast # 933

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In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for. 

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job. 

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

Be...

In this episode, Jamie Trowbridge learns a couple of lessons from his father - about sailing and about life. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali.

Podcast # 720

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In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father. 
Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother. 
Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf. 
Deborah Nagan-Lee inherits her father's helpful nature.
April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free...

Summer has us thinking about travel… about vacations, beach trips, BBQs and picnics, starry nights in the great outdoors, and exploring other countries. But also, it has us thinking about what makes travel special - the people you visit, and the people you travel with. So, in this episode, two stories about trips and sojourns in which the meaning and memories are made because of friends and family.

This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly spends a summer with her grandma - drinking coffee, strolling the mall and making me...

In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends...

This week, stories all about making it work in the city.

Hosted by: Jodi Powell

Storytellers:

David Brown acclimates to Boston in a surprising way.

Randi Skaggs finds clarity in the infamous NYC blackout.

Podcast # 718

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In this hour, stories of turning points, decisions, and the moments that come to define us—from summer camp to nightclubs. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Jeff Birdsall leads a motley crew on a wilderness canoe trip.

Lauren Allen really wants to be good at something.

Madeline Pots's artist husband encases her in plaster of Paris.

Jean Cardeño meets the man at the center of her failing rel...

On this episode, we’re putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear.

Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown.

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Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. 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.

Storytellers:

Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.

Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.

Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins. 

Ashley Johnson moves t...