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Bittersweet: The Moth Podcast Jul 24, 2026

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On this episode, stories about the mess and confusion of being human - and the dark humor to be found there. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Austin Butterfield discovers that his office has been taken over.

Torrey Shineman finds unexpected humor in a moment of grief.

Podcast # 995

Walking the Walk: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 21, 2026

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This episode originally aired on April 11th, 2023.

In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.

8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.

Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.

Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.

Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.

Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.

Podcast # 812

Hard Talks: The Moth Podcast Jul 17, 2026

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On this episode, two stories of having the hard conversations, and how nerve-wracking - and rewarding - they can be. Hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Annie Wiborg finds a way to give her daughter ‘the talk.’

Wendy Cuellar is inspired to become a guidance counselor.

Choose Your Own Theme: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 14, 2026

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In this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! 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:

Harold Cox overshares during a work presentation.

Di Cai takes her last chance at stardom on a reality competition show.

Mercedes Hesselroth comes face to face with her low self esteem while caring for her grandfather.

Tim Lopez and his frenemy team up for tennis doubles.

Akwi Nji returns to Cameroon to bury her father.

Podcast # 988

Over My Head: The Moth Podcast Jul 10, 2026

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This episode originally aired on September 18th, 2019.

This week, we're talking about stepping out of your comfort zone, those moments where you're really wondering if you're going to sink or swim. Hosted by Dan Kennedy

Storytellers:

Diana Thompson finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence.

Karen Crowley, a former store clerk ends up as the supervisor in a residential program for youth.

Podcast # 620

Taking Risks: The Moth Radio Hour Jul 07, 2026

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This episode originally aired on January 3rd, 2023.

In this hour, stories of diving in head first and putting it all on the line. Unconventional gifts, apex predators, and stock car racing. 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:

Andrew McGill learns more about his father than he bargained for.

Aspiring primate veterinarian Estella Z Jones has a shift in perspective about her own life after seeing animals in the wild.

Ashamed of not knowing how to ride a bike, Francesca Hays attempts to learn in secret.

Michael Corso enters a stock car race for blind drivers.

Podcast # 798

Blindsided: The Moth Podcast Jul 03, 2026

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When something comes out of the blue, how do you react? Do you freeze? Do you panic? Or do you find a way to move forward? Today, we’ve got two stories about being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided, in completely different ways. This episode was hosted by Amena Brown, author of the new essay collection 'Never Tell A Black Girl How To Black Girl.'

Storytellers:

Janell Banks develops a fear of driving after a car crash nearly severs her foot.

Amena Brown’s grandma takes a liking to Amena’s new husband.

Podcast # 985

Cotton Candy and Revolutionary Rides: The Moth Radio Hour Jun 30, 2026

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In this hour, an unconventional church, a bike ride for rights, and burning up the dance floor. 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:

Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz Weber starts her own church.

Wallflower Audrey Pleasant teaches herself the slide and ends up in the spotlight.

Bushra Al-Fusail begins a Yemeni revolution on two wheels.

Podcast # 986

Soccer Stories with Tierna Davidson: The Moth Podcast Jun 26, 2026

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To celebrate the start of the World Cup, we've got a very special episode hosted by Tierna Davidson - a soccer player for the US Women’s National Team and Gotham FC, and a World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist.

We’re sharing three stories about soccer, but about everything around soccer, too – the competition, the sense of community, the feeling of discovery you get when you push yourself.

Storytellers:

As an effeminate queer kid, Patrick McGraw learned to associate sports with the bullies at school. As an adult, Patrick decided to join an inclusive soccer league and reclaim his love of sports.

Moniek van Rheenen is taught by her soccer coach to be a mean player, and learns a valuable lesson when the coach leaves the team.

Franco Catalano's excitement grows as Argentina advances through the World Cup.

Podcast # 983

American Dreams: The Moth Radio Hour Jun 23, 2026

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In this hour, stories of American Dreams—from a beauty pageant hopeful, a farmhand, and an advocate. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

With the goal of becoming Miss Alabama, Alexis Barton enters her first beauty pageant.

Heather Angell starts working on a farm and bonds with her bosses.

Ofia Begum Ali takes on the responsibility of translating for their parents.

Amena Brown's grandmother teachers her to cook... but witholds an important recipe.

Podcast # 984

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