On this episode of The Moth podcast, we’re reairing a treasured episode from our archives. It’s all about different types of apocalypses. And just a reminder -- if you'd like to listen to our 25 year library of Moth stories, check out our story archive at the moth dot org, just click the stories banner.

Also, The Moth's spinoff podcast Grown is up for a Signal award. If you haven't listened to Grown before, check it out, it's filled with stories all about growing up, and if you have listened, we'd love for you to vote for it for the Signal Awards. Just go to vote.signalaward.com and vote for Grown in the categories of Best Co-Host Team and Best Emerging Podcast.

Hosted by:

Dan Kennedy

Storytellers:

Om Choudhary learns that even in dire times it's still not the end of the world.

Annabelle Gurwitch tries to usher in a new era of change — the Age of Aquarius.

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In this hour, stories of healing. Moving through loss, unexpected sources of comfort, and bonds forged in grief. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Betsy Lamberson's dream life abroad takes a tragic turn.

Teenage Samuel Blackman reconsiders his devotion to his faith.

Paige Cornwell finds solace at Victoria's Secret.

Amarantha Robinson finds a way to reframe a traumatic experience.

Esther Messe finds that her personal version of Simon Says is more than just a game.

An unimaginable loss changes the relationship between Bill Hall and his wife.

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We experience magic in different forms. This episode is hosted by Moth director Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants something more.

Anthony Griffith navigates life with his single mom.

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In this hour, stories of shedding the past and looking towards the future; from fashion faux-pas to exoneration. This hour 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:

Chris Foley inherits his family's male pattern baldness.

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Aerial antics, magic tricks, and unwelcome rescue missions. In this hour, stories of momentous decisions, massive undertakings, and opportunities with no second chances. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

In an attempt to be Maverick (from Top Gun), Will Mackin goes to Navy Flight School.

Siegfried Tieber gets hooked on magic.

Samantha Mathis goes on a mission to bring her father home.

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Peabody-award winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika hosts an episode which explores all the learning that takes place outside the classroom.

Storytellers:

Adrienne Lotson shares the stories her father told her about Harlem

Lopaka Kapanui learns some lessons from his mother about the legacies we leave behind

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In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ritija Gupta follows her grandmother's recommended all-yellow diet in the name of love.

Mercy Lung'aho leads an experiment with beans, designed to combat anemia.

Dihan Hossain dreams of tasting New York City pizza.

Joan Juliet Buck's uncle loses a suitcase of smoked salmon -- and a family member.

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In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

Carolina Ureña Ruez faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade.

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella.

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.

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On this episode, we learn from children. This episode is hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.

Nepurko Keiwua leads a rib revolution.

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In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

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