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The Moth Radio Hour: When Time Slows Down May 06, 2025

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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Scott Gravatt and his family become attached to their new car, Buster.

Nimisha Ladva meets a fellow professor who makes her question her beliefs.

Norman Lear learns the impact of a seemingly small decision years later.

Dylon Killian witnesses a spirited debate on public transit.

Archeologist Hannah Morris races to complete her work before the effects of climate change destroy the site. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

Podcast # 747

The Moth Radio Hour: Live from New York: Give me Five - Stories of the Senses Apr 29, 2025

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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from New York City. Stories of the senses: touch, smell, sound, and sight. This episode is hosted by Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.

Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.

Julian Goldhagen gets trapped in a walk-in closet.

Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.

Podcast # 917

The Moth Podcast: Grocery Trips and Italian Trysts Apr 25, 2025

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This week's stories are going to take us from a sexy Italian tryst, to a life-changing realization. From learning to love, to learning to accept help from others. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Julie Baker learns to come to terms with her blind cane.

Hanna Bowens goes to Italy to meet someone she met on a dating app.

Podcast # 916

Introducing: What We Spend Apr 23, 2025

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.

The Moth Radio Hour: Pleasantly Surprised Apr 22, 2025

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This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. 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:

Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the rodeo.

White southerner Bob Zellner reflects on being an ally during the Civil Rights Movement.

After 62 years apart, Cynthia Riggs reconnects with a man from her past.

Podcast # 723

The Moth Podcast: National Parks Week Apr 18, 2025

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In honor of National Parks Week, we've got three stories, all about our National Parks, and why they matter. This episode was hosted by Tim Lopez.

Storytellers:

Kathy Nicarry finds strength in Yellowstone National Park.

Tim Lopez is feeling a bit lost, and then becomes a Park Ranger in California.

95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.

Podcast # 914

The Moth Radio Hour: Late Night Apr 15, 2025

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Join The Moth Radio Hour for a night out -- with this week’s stories of late night adventures or, should we say, misadventures. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Gary Yiminez proves just how far he's willing to go for love.

Otis Gray has a clever idea for how to deal with a rude customer.

Molly Kendall's surprise for her boyfriend gets out of hand when he takes her out to dinner.

Devin Elise Wilson rings in the New Year with a charming stranger.

Flash Rosenberg has a life threatening fall, during a night out in New York City.

Podcast # 725

The Moth Radio Hour: For the Ages Apr 08, 2025

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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. 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:

Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.

Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.

Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.

Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.

Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.

Podcast # 914

The Moth Radio Hour: Delicious! Stories of Food & Feelings Apr 01, 2025

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Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. 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:

Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.

Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.

Josephine Ferraro runs a con for spumoni.

Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”

James Gallicio's nonna takes her bolognese sauce recipe to her grave.

Podcast # 913

The Moth Podcast: March Madness Mar 28, 2025

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March Madness has us thinking about threes, dunks, and triple-doubles… but March is also Women’s History Month, so we’re thinking about basketball in a slightly different way. So we've got two stories all about women's basketball. This episode was hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.

Storytellers:

Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college basketball career.

Dame Wilburn learns how to play basketball.

Podcast # 912

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