The Moth

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The Moth Radio Hour: Fathers Jun 17, 2025

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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.

Storytellers:

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.

The Moth Podcast: Remembering Stonewall Jun 13, 2025

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This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Audi, and two interviews, one with Stonewall Veteran Martin Boyce, and one with poet and activist Kay Ulanday Barrett.

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Richard Cardillo, Sonia Audi

Interviewees: Martin Boyce, Kay Ulanday Barrett

The Moth Radio Hour: Green Jun 10, 2025

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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.

Storytellers:

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.

Podcast # 923

The Moth Podcast: Hoses and Home Ec Jun 06, 2025

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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.

Podcast # 922

The Moth Radio Hour: Life's a Mystery Jun 03, 2025

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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.

Storytellers:

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.

Podcast # 729

The Moth Radio Hour: Who's Got Your Back? May 27, 2025

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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.

Storytellers:

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.

Podcast # 921

The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices May 23, 2025

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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.

Podcast # 920

The Moth Radio Hour: Lemon Pepper Wings All Flats Wet May 20, 2025

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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

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

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

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

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

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

Podcast # 727

The Moth Podcast: More Mothers May 16, 2025

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On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.

Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.

Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.

Podcast # 918

The Moth Radio Hour: Mama Bear May 13, 2025

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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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:

Donald Harrison plays piano at a gay bar.

Luann Sims throws a broccoli-themed party.

Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.

Xochitl Gonzalez is a wedding planner tempted to take sides.

Podcast # 919