The Moth

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In Control, Or Not: The Moth Radio Hour Apr 14, 2026

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This Episode originally aired on July 19th, 2022.

In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) 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:

Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath.

Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders.

Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver.

Nimisha Ladva appreciatse her father's calm command in troubling times.

Podcast # 774

What’s in a Name: The Moth Podcast Apr 10, 2026

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On this episode, we have two stories about names - the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing.

This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Elyse Mcinerney reckons with her name.

Ryan Estrada accidentally invents a new word.

Cents and Sensibility: The Moth Radio Hour Apr 07, 2026

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In this hour, money talks. Stories of finances—coin collecting, running grifts, and determining the value of "stuff." 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:

Steve Zimmer and his father search for a rare penny.

Stacey Curry finds some monetary discrepancies at her new job.

Dannie Olguin grows up worrying that she will never have enough.

Taji Torrilhon does not place great importance on "stuff," but her wife does.

Charles Caracciolo finds a financial incentive to being an altar boy.

Christian Garland, a preacher's kid, steals collection plate money from his grandfather.

Podcast # 971

American Dreams: Home - The Moth Podcast Apr 03, 2026

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As America approaches it's 250th anniversary, we're dedicating our Spring Mainstage season, as well as a special three episode podcast and radio series, to exploring the American dream. Our first episode looked at American Icons, but today, we’re going to look at the concept of Home.

We’ve got two stories about how people make a home for themselves in America, how, in their own pursuits of happiness, people create space for themselves, how people live in America, even when it’s difficult.

This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Heather Crawford has to leave her home state of Texas in order to give her child the best possible life.

Eric Yu learns more about his father through visiting his family in China.

When the World Shifts: The Moth Radio Hour Mar 31, 2026

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This Episode originally aired on May 17th, 2022.

In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This episode is hosted by Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.

Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.

While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.

Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.

Podcast # 765

Shortcuts: The Moth Podcast Mar 27, 2026

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On this week’s episode, two stories about taking shortcuts. Hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers:

Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club.

Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab.

Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour Mar 24, 2026

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In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination.

Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals.

Madeline Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air.

Liz Mills is her daring brother's emergency contact.

Boots Lupenui witnesses magic conjured by the the "heirloom songs" of Kohala.

Podcast # 970

You Gone Learn: The Moth Radio Hour Mar 20, 2026

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This Episode originally aired on May 3rd, 2022.

In this hour, stories of education, illumination, or just being schooled. The lessons learned from communities new and old, on top of a glacier, and from children. This episode is hosted by Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Dan Souza teaches English and learns about Hungarian karaoke.

Jen Rubin plans to be spontaneous.

Matty Struski learns about resiliency, and slides.

Diane Harari learns that piano recitals are child's play.

Burnell Cotlon returns to the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild the community he loves.

Podcast # 763

They Did WHAT: The Moth Podcast Mar 17, 2026

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There are so many ways a story can move you - it can make you laugh, can make you cry, can make you rethink your place in the world… but sometimes a story can make you go… what?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! That jerk broke up with you via text?!?! After you catsat for him?!?!

So, in this episode, two stories that’ll make you go… they did WHAT?!?!

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Becca L realizes that sometimes it’s better to be alone than to be with someone who can’t commit.

Allison Orr goes on a very enlightening Bumble date.

This Should Be A Movie: The Moth Podcast Mar 13, 2026

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We're almost at the Oscars, and to celebrate, we have two stories that feel especially cinematic.

This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Jitesh Jaggi discovers why his father never taught him to drive.

Nick Vega’s fake ID business hits an unexpected snag.