The Moth

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The Moth Radio Hour: The Pursuit of Happiness Mar 04, 2025

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In this hour, stories of searching for fulfillment and finding one's bliss. Unconventional self-care, making ancestors proud, and a quest for the perfect gift. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Ann Guo battles postpartum depression by soliciting dares from her family and friends.

Morgan Givens joins the police academy, following in the footsteps of his trailblazing grandmother.

Ruby Cooper strives to give her son everything, until he asks for an untraditional Christmas gift.

The Moth Podcast: At The Movies Feb 28, 2025

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The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we’ve got two stories on the power of film, and the hold it has on people.

So whether your favorite movie of 2024 was I Saw The TV Glow, Challengers, or Sing Sing - the actual best film of 2024, get your popcorn out, and get ready to watch a, well, listen to, a story.

This episode was hosted by Emily Couch

Storytellers:

Frank Ortega begins his career in the movies.

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

Podcast # 908

The Moth Radio Hour: The Future Looks Bright Feb 25, 2025

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In this hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. A birthday celebration, a dream job, the importance of an heirloom and chance encounters when we need them the most. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.

Storytellers:

Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.

Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.

Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.

Alistair Bane finds a kindred spirit in his horse, Bo.

Kathi Kinnear Hill has hard conversations on the campaign trail.

Jason Schommer has a chance encounter in a grocery story.

Podcast # 707

The Moth Podcast: Growing Up Feb 21, 2025

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On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism.

Aubrianna Piton cleans up garbage for the summer and reconsiders her relationship to food waste.

Jacoby Cochran and his family build a home at Rich City Skate.

The Moth Radio Hour: Rites of Passage Feb 18, 2025

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In this episode, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. 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:

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college.

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms.

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting.

Podcast # 907

The Moth Podcast: Timeless Love Feb 14, 2025

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On this Valentine's Day, two stories about timeless love. Love that lasts a lifetime, and love that ends after a few days. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.

Podcast # 906

The Moth Radio Hour: Saving Graces Feb 11, 2025

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In this episode, stories of support coming from surprising places -- and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.

Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway.

Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.

Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.

Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China.

Podcast # 709

The Moth Radio Hour: Great Expectations Feb 04, 2025

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In this hour, expect the unexpected! False assumptions and surprising revelations at home, online, and in the fridge. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Benji Waterhouse makes a house call during his first week as a psychiatrist.

Comedian Jamie McDonald finds himself at the center of a Twitter storm.

Salima Saxton and her husband try to build the "perfect life".

Podcast # 905

The Moth Podcast: Football! Jan 31, 2025

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In honor of the big game, we've got three stories all about football, family, and growing up. This episode is hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Dame Wilburn is hit hard while playing tackle football.

Tina Moore connects with her son by getting into fantasy football.

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

Podcast # 904

The Moth Radio Hour: The Big Reveal Jan 28, 2025

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In this hour, we're drawing back the curtain! Surprises, discoveries, and difficult realizations. All will be revealed... This hour 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:

Linda King makes a grave mistake at a wake.

Aisha Rodriguez has always felt like one of the guys, until she has a reckoning with her sense of safety.

Meredith Morrison gets a coveted role in the school play much to her chagrin.

Betty Reid Soskin, a Black woman, and her family try to adjust when move to an all-white neighborhood in the 1960s.

Jayson Nuñez gets the bike he always wanted.

Jitesh Jaggi helps bring breakdancing to the streets of Mumbai.

Podcast # 703