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The Moth Radio Hour: Who's Got Your Back? May 27, 2025

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In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. 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:

Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.

Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.

Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.

Bryn Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.

Podcast # 921

The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices May 23, 2025

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Helen Langley Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.

Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’s able to help someone in crisis.

Wendy Suzuki studies memory as a doctor, and finds a new way of looking at her work when she’s confronted with her own father's memory loss.

Podcast # 920

The Moth Radio Hour: Lemon Pepper Wings All Flats Wet May 20, 2025

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Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you won't see coming. This episode is hosted by regular Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

An argument in a Russian bathhouse leads Sofija Stefanovic to an unlikely connection in a new city.

A painful diagnosis brings John Mack Freeman’s family together for one last birthday party.

Jon Goode's car breaks down, he gets picked up by a stranger, and then it gets even stranger.

While working as an instructor for a wealthy teen, Aydrea Walden realizes that everyone has their struggles.

A letter from the blood bank turns Ijeoma Oluo’s life upside down.

Podcast # 727

The Moth Podcast: More Mothers May 16, 2025

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On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.

Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.

Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.

Podcast # 918

The Moth Radio Hour: Mama Bear May 13, 2025

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In this hour, stories of mothers as protectors, rescuers, and, sometimes, meddlers. 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:

Donald Harrison plays piano at a gay bar.

Luann Sims throws a broccoli-themed party.

Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.

Xochitl Gonzalez is a wedding planner tempted to take sides.

Podcast # 919

The Moth Radio Hour: When Time Slows Down May 06, 2025

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In this hour, stories about places frozen in time, memories preserved, and seemingly interminable moments. A small town, public transportation, an archeological site, and a car with character. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Scott Gravatt and his family become attached to their new car, Buster.

Nimisha Ladva meets a fellow professor who makes her question her beliefs.

Norman Lear learns the impact of a seemingly small decision years later.

Dylon Killian witnesses a spirited debate on public transit.

Archeologist Hannah Morris races to complete her work before the effects of climate change destroy the site. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

Podcast # 747

The Moth Radio Hour: Live from New York: Give me Five - Stories of the Senses Apr 29, 2025

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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from New York City. Stories of the senses: touch, smell, sound, and sight. This episode is hosted by Julian Goldhagen, with additional hosting by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.

Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family.

Julian Goldhagen gets trapped in a walk-in closet.

Bryan Kett gets a chance to see in color for the first time.

Podcast # 917

The Moth Podcast: Grocery Trips and Italian Trysts Apr 25, 2025

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This week's stories are going to take us from a sexy Italian tryst, to a life-changing realization. From learning to love, to learning to accept help from others. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Julie Baker learns to come to terms with her blind cane.

Hanna Bowens goes to Italy to meet someone she met on a dating app.

Podcast # 916

Introducing: What We Spend Apr 23, 2025

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.

The Moth Radio Hour: Pleasantly Surprised Apr 22, 2025

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This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. 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:

Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the rodeo.

White southerner Bob Zellner reflects on being an ally during the Civil Rights Movement.

After 62 years apart, Cynthia Riggs reconnects with a man from her past.

Podcast # 723

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