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The Place to Be: Stories of Belonging: The Moth Radio Hour Nov 25, 2025

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If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

In this hour, stories of finding community and comfort—among neighbors, in church, and at the movies. 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:

Julie Baker finds comfort in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes conservative Christian teen, Steven Michael Carr, out of his bubble.

Julie Vieira wants to belong to something bigger than herself.

Sue Moreno moves to Kansas City in search of community.

Podcast # 950

Food Fiascos: The Moth Podcast Nov 21, 2025

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On this episode, we celebrate Thanksgiving with three stories of food gone wrong. Because even if you undercook the yams, hey, at least you'll get a story out of it. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Ellie Tonkin tries to get her mother to make tuna sandwiches the way she likes.

Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.

Gabby Shea wants to impress her boyfriend's family with her macaroni and cheese.

Podcast # 949

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Afraid to Look: The Moth Radio Hour Nov 18, 2025

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This episode originally aired on October 19, 2021.

In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Amanda Stern reaches a breaking point with her anxiety.

Tim Manley's repressed feelings start to manifest themselves physically.

Nervous bride-to-be Anoush Froundjian introduces her fiancé to her Armenian traditions.

Cheryl Murfin forgets something important in the parking lot of the grocery story.

Devan Sandiford finds the courage to talk to his mother about the family's past.

Podcast # 735

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Talking About Advice: The Moth Podcast Nov 14, 2025

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On this episode, we've got an extended conversation with storyteller and advice columnist John Paul Brammer AKA Papi from Hola Papi. He'll talk with host Chloe Salmon about the differences and similarities between advice columns and storytelling coaching, give some ‘tough love’ advice, and so much more.

Podcast # 948

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Advice: The Moth Radio Hour Nov 11, 2025

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In this hour, stories of wise counsel, listening to your gut, and learning to practice what you preach. Plus, guidance from advice columnist John Paul Brammer. 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:

Stacy Nicholson fights her social anxiety by playing bridge.

When he finds himself stranded, Mike Phalen's mom offers him some age-old wisdom.

Jersey Garcia looks to telenovelas for guidance in love.

John Paul Brammer finds himself in a secret situationship.

Podcast # 947

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Veterans Day: The Moth Podcast Nov 07, 2025

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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021.

This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Storytellers:

Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vietnam Veteran father.

Tom Sitter retells a hair-raising tale from his WWII service.

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour Nov 04, 2025

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In this hour, stories of life after death—earthly concerns, supernatural encounters, and what remains. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytellers:

Panduranga Rao faces his first challenge as a newly-minted doctor.

Ceren Ege's father promises to visit if he ever becomes a ghost.

Noreen Grimes's mother distributes her worldly possessions.

Jake Ottosen is cast as a grave digger at the Renaissance Faire.

Craig Chester reluctantly acknowledges that he is haunted.

Podcast # 945

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

A Spooky Scary Halloween: The Moth Podcast Oct 31, 2025

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Are you ready to get spooked? Or scared? Or just generally creeped out? Well then, on this episode, in celebration of Halloween, we’ve got three stories all about the larger forces at play in the universe. Plus, a conversation with a Moth director about a haunted hotel. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Ophira Eisenberg dresses as an alien for a Halloween dance in middle school.

Ethan Sweetland-May discovers a creepy room in his attic.

Rich Tackenberg takes some advice from a psychic.

Podcast # 944

If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Lost and Found: The Moth Radio Hour Oct 28, 2025

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This episode originally aired on February 1, 2022. In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.
Christine Gentry hides a secret from significant others.
Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.
New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.
Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend.

Podcast # 750

If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today.

Baseball and Community: The Moth Podcast Oct 24, 2025

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To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain.

Storytellers:

Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special experience at a baseball stadium.

Rob Warren coaches a baseball team, and learns what teamwork really means.

And if you would like to listen to Muneesh Jain's story, you can do so here: https://themoth.org/stories/safe-at-home

Podcast # 943

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