The Moth

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

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.

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

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

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