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The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance Aug 26, 2025

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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 live with Bell's Palsy.

Podcast # 934

The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus Aug 22, 2025

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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

The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On Aug 19, 2025

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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.

Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

Podcast # 757

The Moth Podcast: Learning to Sail Aug 15, 2025

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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

The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves Aug 12, 2025

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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 Glickmandeals 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-spirited mother.

Podcast #940

The Moth Podcast: Traveling Together Aug 08, 2025

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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 memories.

Marjory Cohen goes on a special trip to Vegas with a friend.

Podcast # 931

The Moth Radio Hour: A Place at the Family Table Aug 05, 2025

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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 every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

Podcast # 749

The Moth Podcast: Hot Child in the City Aug 01, 2025

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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

The Moth Radio Hour: Defining Moments Jul 29, 2025

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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 relationship.

Duncan Hills's septuagenarian father takes up clubbing.

Errol McClendon receives some heartfelt gifts.

Podcast # 930

The Moth Podcast: Full Costume Jul 25, 2025

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

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