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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 ...

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.

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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. 

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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 se...

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 be...

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:

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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 responsibil...

This episode originally aired on November 29th, 2022.

In this episode, stories of who we are and what we present to the world. White lies, falsified documents, playing dress up, and big transformations. This show is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Judit Samper Albero uses her artistic talent to save money.

Shaun Gohel accidentally manifests a girlfriend.

Dave Moran pre...

Whenever a loved one passes away, they leave behind memories: the way they laughed, their famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, the knowledge that you were cared for by someone special.

But they also leave behind objects, and those objects can be deeply meaningful. Today, two stories about the things we leave behind - and who takes care of them when we’re gone. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.

Storytellers:

Kristina ...

This Episode originally aired on November 15th, 2022.

In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man discovers the rodeo, and an adult is cast in a high school play. 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.

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In this episode, three stories all about friendship - from how they can be there for you during challenging times, to a friend’s unconditional love, to The Gummi Bears. Don’t worry, we’ll get there.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Lauren Karch travels around the world with her friends to capture memories before potentially losing her hearing.

When Valarie Walker comes out as gay, she worrie...

In this hour, storytellers face down the near-impossible...with mixed results. Skydiving, the first night shift, and training a kitten. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Gabi Rome attempts to train a kitten. 

In desperate need of an easy class to graduate college, Elliot Higgins takes Skydiving 101.

Danielle Ofri has a crisis of confidence while working the night-sh...

On this very special episode of the Moth Podcast we feature stories of women and their liberation. This episode is hosted by actress, author and mega-fan of the Tony-nominated play Liberation, Busy Philipps, and features a conversation with its Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright Bess Wohl and Obie-winning director Whitney White.

The three stories will take us from the middle of the ocean, to a nude spa in Santa Fe, to a rest stop i...

The Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022.

In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. 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:

Harjas Singh seeks the answer to a haunting question. 

Antoinette-Marie Williams inherits her family's love of ga...

Nerves. That feeling you get when you’re standing at the precipice of something big. On this episode, we’ll be visiting two moments of high anxiety, the day of a big work presentation, and the day of a high school wrestling match.

This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

Chris Bell discovers the reason he’s feeling so tired.

Craig Gudorf has to gain a few pounds before a wrestling match.

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This Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022.

In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere.

Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp.   

Cheech Marin tries to make sense of nis new...

This episode originally aired on September 25th, 2020.

This week, stories of parenting and being parented. This episode was hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two special surprise guests.

Storytellers:

Caroline Connolly's realize they've forgotten their theater tickets... about 100 miles into the drive to New York City.

Christopher Moncayo-Torres tries to connect with his dad through their shar...

In this hour, stories of leaps of faith, taking risks, and joining the circus. 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:

Tiffany McKinney finds an unconventional way to deal with her grief. 

Dave Lara reflects on being a gay man in the Navy during the Vietnam War. 

Martha McBrier goes to great...