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The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica Sep 12, 2025

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Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

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

Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess.

The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks Sep 09, 2025

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In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. 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.

Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance.

Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce.

Erik Heen needs a statue to open his soda.

In the midst of a mishap, Courtney Jae Renee must choose between her finances and her pride.

Safia Ibrahim is determined to be ordinary. Podcast # 936

The Moth Podcast: Diavian Walters and Lori Gottlieb Sep 05, 2025

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On this episode, the perfect hair and the perfect donor. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers:

Diavian Walters has a relationship with hair that is shear madness.

Lori Gottlieb searches for the perfect donor and the whole package.

Podcast # 537

The Moth Radio Hour: To Thine Own Self Be True Sep 02, 2025

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In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.

In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.

Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to promote the movie "Soul Plane."

Hayley Dunning decides to confess her feelings to her colleague.

Heidi Stuber is forced to decide between the needs of her husband and the needs of her child.

An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for Joe Jackson's lifelong dedication to music.

Podcast # 714

The Moth Podcast: Bug Juice and Slushies Aug 29, 2025

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On this episode… liquid nostalgia. We’ve got two stories about those fountains of childhood sugar highs and summer memories - bug juice and slushees.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.

Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.

The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance Aug 26, 2025

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In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. 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.

Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up.

Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.

Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant.

Reporter Dinesh Ramde is tasked with writing an obituary for a fallen soldier.

Devorah Agami describes learning to live with Bell's Palsy.

Podcast # 934

The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus Aug 22, 2025

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On this episode, we’re going from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the soul.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.

Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.

Podcast # 933

The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On Aug 19, 2025

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In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.

8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.

Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.

Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end of a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

Podcast # 757

The Moth Podcast: Learning to Sail Aug 15, 2025

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In this episode, Jamie Trowbridge learns a couple of lessons from his father - about sailing and about life. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali.

Podcast # 720

The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves Aug 12, 2025

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In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Steve Glickmandeals with his parents after moving back in with them.
Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father.
Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother.
Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf.
Deborah Nagan-Lee inherits her father's helpful nature.
April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free-spirited mother.

Podcast #940

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