The Moth

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The Moth Podcast: Traveling Together Aug 08, 2025

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Summer has us thinking about travel… about vacations, beach trips, BBQs and picnics, starry nights in the great outdoors, and exploring other countries. But also, it has us thinking about what makes travel special - the people you visit, and the people you travel with. So, in this episode, two stories about trips and sojourns in which the meaning and memories are made because of friends and family.

This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly spends a summer with her grandma - drinking coffee, strolling the mall and making memories.

Marjory Cohen goes on a special trip to Vegas with a friend.

Podcast # 931

The Moth Radio Hour: A Place at the Family Table Aug 05, 2025

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In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.

Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana's role of "older sister" gets put to the test.

Adam Wade is an awkward teen who spends every weekend with his adoring grandma and her sister.

Podcast # 749

The Moth Podcast: Hot Child in the City Aug 01, 2025

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This week, stories all about making it work in the city.

Hosted by: Jodi Powell

Storytellers:

David Brown acclimates to Boston in a surprising way.

Randi Skaggs finds clarity in the infamous NYC blackout.

Podcast # 718

The Moth Radio Hour: Defining Moments Jul 29, 2025

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In this hour, stories of turning points, decisions, and the moments that come to define us—from summer camp to nightclubs. 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:

Jeff Birdsall leads a motley crew on a wilderness canoe trip.

Lauren Allen really wants to be good at something.

Madeline Pots's artist husband encases her in plaster of Paris.

Jean Cardeño meets the man at the center of her failing relationship.

Duncan Hills's septuagenarian father takes up clubbing.

Errol McClendon receives some heartfelt gifts.

Podcast # 930

The Moth Podcast: Full Costume Jul 25, 2025

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On this episode, we’re putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear.

Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown.

The Moth Radio Hour: All the World’s a Stage Jul 22, 2025

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Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. 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:

Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.

Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher.

Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins.

Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting.

A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting.

The Moth Podcast: Cruise Control Jul 18, 2025

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On this episode, we take a ride in a car - exploring the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Oscar Saavedra tries to make sure his mom doesn't find out what he did to the family's car.

Nina Slowinski learns about her father's car, and her father.

Podcast # 710

The Moth Radio Hour: Curtain Call Jul 15, 2025

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In this hour, three artists known for their work on stage tell their personal stories on The Moth's. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison from Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Tiq Milan keeps an important secret from his mother.

Amelia Zirin-Brown is caught between her hippie upbringing and being one of the cool girls.

Doug Wright becomes penpals with kindred spirit, John Boy from The Waltons.

Podcast # 928

The Moth Podcast: Cycling Jul 11, 2025

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On this episode, in celebration of the Tour de France, we’re taking a ride with three stories all centered around biking. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch.

Storytellers:

Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a protected bike lane.

Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community.

On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.

Podcast # 927

The Moth Radio Hour: Oh, Brother Jul 08, 2025

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In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother.

Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish normalcy for her neurodivergent brother during quarantine.

Bill Bernat's brother helps him get a fresh start.

Katherine Wu hopes her older brother will attend her wedding.

Lynn Adams gets revenge on her brother.

Om Choudhury comforts his brother in the wake of their father's death.

Podcast # 731