In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.

Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.

New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."

Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.

Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.

Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.

8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.

Podcast # 897

What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Storytellers:

Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.

Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.

Podcast # 896

In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.

Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.

Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.

Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.

Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.

Podcast # 699