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Soul Searching, Soul Food, and the Upside Down: The Moth Radio Hour Aug 11, 2026

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In this hour, big risks, long goodbyes, and the anatomy of a straw. 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:

Alzo Slade has questions.

Shaw-naé builds community through her restaurant.

Lekzin Tshokey says goodbye to her grandmother before leaving Bhutan.

Amy Segal reflects on her mother's photo albums.

Podcast # 991

Childhood Crushes: The Moth Podcast Aug 07, 2026

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This episode originally aired on January 15th, 2021

On this episode, stories of childhood crushes and all the fun and embarrassment they entail.

Hosted by: Chloe Salmon

Storytellers:

Tim searches for the perfect gift to impress his crush.

Janine attempts to woo her crush with her dance moves.

All Dressed Up: The Moth Radio Hour Aug 04, 2026

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This episode originally aired on December 13th, 2022.

Don your finest duds! This week, The Moth Radio Hour is all about clothes -- from DIY threads to silk blouses, from a prison visiting room to a runway in France. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Tween Horace Sanders creates a homemade Halloween costume.

Deepa Ambekar is caught off guard by a prison's dress code for visitors.

Zakiya Minifee fails to heed her mother's fashion advice.

Adrienne Burris is certain that her new husband has ruined her favorite blouse.

Graham Shelby joins the football team as a gentle teenager.

Model Norma Jean Darden participates in a historic catwalk battle.

Podcast # 795

Rollerskates and Legacy: The Moth Podcast Jul 31, 2026

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On this episode, we’re featuring two stories from The Moth’s Community Program, both dealing with incarceration. This episode was hosted by Jermaine Archer.

Storytellers:

While in prison, Dolores Canales throws a rollerskating birthday party for her best friend.

Christopher Blackwell reckons with his family's legacy of violent masculinity, linked to their lifelong Eagles fandom. Plus, a live conversation between Christopher Blackwell and Peter Aguero.

Podcast # 992

Feel Good: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 28, 2026

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In this hour, stories to boost the spirit. A cruise to Antarctica, a fresh loaf of bread, and bedtime stories. 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:

Born 50% deaf, Ellis Miller learns what they've been missing.

Ron Hart shares a bedtime ritual with his daughter.

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

Silvana Clark finds her purpose.

Cormac Stevens discovers the joy of baking bread.

Faye Lane's self esteem is challenged when cast in an unfavorable role in the school musical.

Podcast # 991

Bittersweet: The Moth Podcast Jul 24, 2026

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On this episode, stories about the mess and confusion of being human - and the dark humor to be found there. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Austin Butterfield discovers that his office has been taken over.

Torrey Shineman finds unexpected humor in a moment of grief.

Podcast # 995

Walking the Walk: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 21, 2026

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This episode originally aired on April 11th, 2023.

In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.

8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.

Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.

Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.

Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.

Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.

Podcast # 812

Hard Talks: The Moth Podcast Jul 17, 2026

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On this episode, two stories of having the hard conversations, and how nerve-wracking - and rewarding - they can be. Hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Annie Wiborg finds a way to give her daughter ‘the talk.’

Wendy Cuellar is inspired to become a guidance counselor.

Choose Your Own Theme: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 14, 2026

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In this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! 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:

Harold Cox overshares during a work presentation.

Di Cai takes her last chance at stardom on a reality competition show.

Mercedes Hesselroth comes face to face with her low self esteem while caring for her grandfather.

Tim Lopez and his frenemy team up for tennis doubles.

Akwi Nji returns to Cameroon to bury her father.

Podcast # 988

Over My Head: The Moth Podcast Jul 10, 2026

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This episode originally aired on September 18th, 2019.

This week, we're talking about stepping out of your comfort zone, those moments where you're really wondering if you're going to sink or swim. Hosted by Dan Kennedy

Storytellers:

Diana Thompson finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence.

Karen Crowley, a former store clerk ends up as the supervisor in a residential program for youth.

Podcast # 620

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