The Moth

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Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour Feb 03, 2026

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This episode originally aired on June 21, 2022.

In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. 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:

Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.

Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.

Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.

Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear.

Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.

Podcast # 770

Puppies and Football: The Moth Podcast Jan 30, 2026

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It’s that time of year when it feels like everyone is talking about football... so on this episode, two stories related to football that aren’t about the GAME of football - we’re talking half-time shows, big game pageantry, and puppybowls.

This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Elyana Smith trains a dog for the pupybowl.

Alexander Heying has a complex relationship with football Mickey.

Truth and Consequences: The Moth Radio Hour Jan 27, 2026

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In this hour, stories about truth—family secrets, trap questions, and a confession 60 years in the making. 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:

Brad Ewell learns about his biological father.

Gaby Fernandez accidentally divulges a family secret.

Harold Cox "borrows" his father's car as a child.

Podcast # 961

Restaurant Week: The Moth Podcast Jan 23, 2026

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It’s restaurant week here in NYC, and so we're celebrating the neighborhood spots that feel almost like home and all the hard-working chefs and servers who make a space come alive.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Trevor Craig finds his chosen family at a steakhouse in Iowa.

Shaw-naé builds community through her restaurant.

The Wisdom of Elders: The Moth Radio Hour Jan 20, 2026

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This episode originally aired on April 5th, 2022.

In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th grade eacher.

Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway.

Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

Podcast # 759

The Moth Podcast: Apples and Bananas Jan 16, 2026

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On this episode, we’re going bananas. And apples. Sorry, going apples isn’t a phrase. But we will have two stories about fruit, one about apples, one about bananas.

This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

David Harris-Gershon wears a very unique costume.

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

Starting Over: The Moth Radio Hour Jan 13, 2026

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In this hour, stories of trying again, fresh starts, and chances at redemption—as a parent, on stage, and in your 20s. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Leah Baruch files for bankrupcy at age 26.

Ron Hart tries to make sure his children don't take after him.

Te'Jal Cartwright rediscovers her star power.

Devan Sandiford avoids a difficult conversation with his son's kindergarten class.

Ethan Sweetland-May goes hunting with his grandfather for the first time.

Bridget Flaherty tries to mend her relationship with her son.

Podcast # 958

TV Dreams: The Moth Podcast Jan 09, 2026

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This episode originally aired on December 11th, 2020.

In this episode, two stories about tv dreams and daytime nightmares. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director, Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers: Jessica Lee Williamson, Wes Hazard

Growing Pains: The Moth Radio Hour Jan 06, 2026

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This episode originally aired on July 5, 2022.

In this episode, the trials and tribulations of growing up. Jealousy, loss, secrets, and finding one's place in the world. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Jennifer Lubin competes for her mother's affection with an unlikely foe.

Anne Stuart spends her summer break delivering the news as the switchboard operator at her local paper.

After hitting a baseball for the first time, 10 year old Stephen Ferrell hopes for another miracle.

Esther Ngumbi's mother catches her in a lie.

Ernesto Quiñonez tries to encourage his 9-year-old daughter to be his traveling companion to Graceland.

Podcast # 772

New Year, New Leaf: The Moth Podcast Jan 02, 2026

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To celebrate the dawn of 2026, we’ll have two stories of people trying new things, taking a leap, in one case literally, shaking their lives up, and turning over new leaves.

This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Laura Gilbert starts a new job as a software engineer and deals with imposter syndrome.

In desperate need of an easy class to graduate college, Elliot Higgins took a skydiving 101 class.

Podcast # 957

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