In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Freida Vizel questions a big community tradition for the first time.

Skeptical teen Leela Ting goes to to a sound bath.

Young Marianna is her brother's secret weapon in a high stakes basketball game. 

James Petersen's daughter checks in on him weekly, via a dreaded phone call.

When Alyssa Hursh and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.

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On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.

Host: Kate Tellers

Storytellers:

Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her father.

Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”

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In this hour, stories from the double helix -- genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the DNA. This hour is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers: 

Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.

Carmen Rita Wong uncovers the complicated layers of her family's past.

Beth Bucher makes a hard decision to protect her health.

When applying for a green card, Paul Nurse discovers a family secret.

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In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time to eat. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Stephen Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program.

Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules.

Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

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On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham,  Alabama.

Host: Suzanne Rust

Storytellers:

Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a play.

Anthony Underwood figures that the best way to get good banana pudding is to make it himself.

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A special Mother's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. A mother helps her daughter get her first contact lenses, an unwanted parental intervention at a school concert, a new mother in Zambia awaits test results, a life or death bee sting and a teenage mother who couldn't be happier to welcome her child to the world. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Chrissie Graham is a nerdy girl who needs contacts and promptly loses one.

Catherine Palmer tries to micromanage her son at a school concert.

Constance Mudenda is a healthcare worker with a health scare of her own.

Matthew Dicks has an allergic reaction to a bee sting and needs his mother.

Melissa Rodriguez grew up a foster child and then has a child of her own.

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In this hour, a professional impersonator gets an unusual gig, a journalist is befuddled by the facts, and a brother sister duo who really love baseball. 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:

Obama impersonator Dion Flynn gets an unlikely gig.

Carole Radziwill is gifted a watch that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

Michaela Murphy takes her little brother on a cross-country adventure to see an All-Star Game.

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On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years.

Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr.

Storytellers:

Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costume for the real Darth Vader.

Shannan Paul’s mother teaches her that it’s alright to fall in love with science-fiction.

Manuelito Wheeler translates Star Wars: A New Hope into Navajo.

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In this hour, stories of the everyday moments that have lasting impacts. A fast-food chain giveaway, a perilous outing on the high seas and the emotional toll of being a customer care Agent for the USPS. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Angela Dohrmann goes whole-hog during a Wendy's giveaway. 

Lobsterman Jason Lemos fights for survival in the frigid Atlantic.

Zellia Enjoli Tatiana learns something new about herself through her work as a customer care agent. 

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On this episode, we're going to have a little fun with the human body. We’ve got two stories all about bones and funnybones.

Host: Michelle Jalowski

Storytellers:

Jason Schommer takes a sleep study… and dreams of Ricky Martin.

Caroline Connolly learns a few unintended lessons from her mother.

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