On this episode, we’ll hear two stories of people going through big changes - as they literally reflect on themselves. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen.

Storytellers:

Phineas Knowles has an eventful first shave.

Esther Ngumbi vies to get her ears pierced despite her mother's objections.

Podcast #1001

This week, an episode about our relationship with death: stories from the great beyond and back again. Body transport, mysterious disappearances, and life-or-death crushes. Hosted and produced by Moth Director, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Maxie Jones puts his superstitions aside for an unusual side gig.

Following a near-fatal car accident, Zainab Johnson develops a powerful crush.

After her grandfather's funeral, Jillian Sousley’s grandmother gets creative with the burial.

Eileen O'Brien reopens the case of her sister, who has been missing for 30 years.

Podcast # 1006

This episode originally aired on March 28th, 2023.

In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.

Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.

Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds.

Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive.

Podcast # 810

On this episode, we’re embracing the cringe with two stories that’ll you make you feel secondhand embarrassment. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.

Storytellers:

Sarah Finucane posts a very unflattering photo to social media.

Ceren Ege gives a pretty awful gift

Podcast #1002

In this hour, stories from the Garden State—a tale of two cities, a sweet summer job, and meditations from the gas station. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director and resident Jersey girl, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Sidhu Gangadharan becomes a gas-pumping professional.
Seeking connection, Marisa Januzzi Thomas gets a summer gig.
Christian Estevez feels caught between worlds.

Podcast # 1003

Two stories of planting your feet, facing your fears, and squaring up. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

As a marine deployed in Iraq, Maia Molina-Schaefer takes comfort in her electric toothbrush that plays a Destiny’s Child song.

David Smith overcomes his fear of taking communion

Podcast # 1004

This episode originally aired on July 4, 2023.

In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, moments of healing, and unique ways of moving through grief. 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:

Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.

Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.

Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved aunt dies.

Podcast # 824

This episode originally aired on October 8th, 2021.

On this episode, we have two stories about looking the part. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Jennifer Leahy deals with the death of a patient for the first time.

Sivan Schondorf has to fake it until she makes it (to the altar).