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The Moth Podcast: Resolutions Jan 03, 2025

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For the New Year, we've got two stories about resolving to quit some bad habits. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Ian Stewart does his best to quit smoking.
Melissa Earley learns some lessons on a post-divorce vacation.

Podcast # 900

The Moth Radio Hour: Caught Off Guard Dec 31, 2024

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In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. 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:

Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.
Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.

Podcast # 901

The Moth Radio Hour: In a World... Dec 24, 2024

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In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. 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:

Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig.

Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.

Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.

Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.

Podcast # 899

The Moth Podcast: Gifts and Gratitude Dec 20, 2024

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On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.

Storytellers:

Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.
Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.

Podcast # 888

The Moth Radio Hour: Menorahs, Presents and Palm Trees - December Holiday Stories Dec 17, 2024

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In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper.

Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with.

Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta.

Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas.

Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her.

Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest.

Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped Dec 15, 2024

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We take a look back at some of the stories that most resonated with our audience. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

If you'd like to check out the video countdown of 2024’s most shared Moth stories we mentioned in the episode, you can follow us on TikTok or Instagram @MothStories.

Storyteller:

Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.

The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth Dec 10, 2024

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In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.

Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.

New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."

Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.

Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.

Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.

8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.

Podcast # 897

The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols Dec 06, 2024

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What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:
Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.
Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.

Podcast # 896

The Moth Radio Hour: In Service Of Dec 03, 2024

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In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.
Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.
Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.
Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.
Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.

Podcast # 699

The Moth Podcast: The Gift of Story Nov 29, 2024

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On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a Moth Mainstage story is crafted - and talk about what it takes to make sure a story is heard.

If you'd like to support the important work that The Moth is doing to build empathy and increase connection, please make a donation. Visit themoth.org, or text give24 to 78679.

This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

A special thanks to Crystal Finn, Matilda Matabwa, Pastor Herbert Broome, and Larry Rosen, whose voices we heard in this episode.

Storytellers:

Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum.

Podcast # 895

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