The Moth

In honor of Valentine's Day, we've got a special episode hosted by The Modern Love Podcast's Anna Martin. It's all about the pain and heartache and disaster that true love can lead to… but also, about how love can help ease that pain and heartache. And maybe even help us heal.

This episode was hosted by Anna Martin.

Storytellers:

Patricia Dunphy learns that that great pain is a sign of great love.

Peter Aguero does his best to flirt with a woman playing Dr. Fine.

Rita Brent marries a man, and realizes that she loves women.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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