
The Moth
On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast.Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.
Latest episodes

Oct 24, 2023 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: DNA Doesn’t Lie
In this hour, stories of the digital space and its affect on the family connection IRL. From digital carts to hive minds and data collection - closing geographical and temporal distance between past and present. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Meg Ferrill struggles with her fears of becoming a parent while shopping for sperm.
Anaïs Bordier makes a surprising connection via social media.
Trina Robinson, while researching online, discovers a shocking family history.

Oct 20, 2023 • 19min
Halloween: Sofya Tamarkin and Tricia Ho
Halloween can be a time when we both put on our masks and take them off. In this episode, two stories about two different Halloween nights. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
Storytellers:
Sofya Tamarkin - A child from the Soviet Union learns about American Halloween traditions.
Tricia Ho - A Halloween party becomes genuinely frightening.

Oct 17, 2023 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Brains, Beauty, and Brawn: Stories of Girlhood
In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Sandra Kimokoti feels conflicted over her physical strength.
Wanjiru Kibera goes off the path in the Kenyan wilderness.
Gabrielle Shelton tries to find work as a welder.
Catherine Smyka and her male friend have the same taste in women.
Christal Brown finds a connection to her father through dance.

Oct 10, 2023 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stories about Letters
Special delivery!—a Moth Radio Hour all about letters. At work, for romance, and to the Tooth Fairy. 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:
Meg Ferrill's letter is read aloud in her human sexuality class.
Danielle Dardashti is surprised by the severance letter she receives.
Matty Struski pens a letter in an attempt to win back his ex.
Lu Levin strikes up a correspondence with the Tooth Fairy.
Otis Gray gets a job writing rejection letters.
Stacey Perlman visits a medium, who knows of a letter to the great beyond.

Oct 6, 2023 • 27min
I’m Still Here: Albert Hepner
On this episode, we share a story about resilience, survival, and one child’s experience in the holocaust. Stick around after the story for an interview with Albert Hepner, where we’ll talk to him about his life after the war, what we can take away from his experiences, and so much more. This episode is hosted by director and producer Michelle Jalowski, who also directed Albert’s story.
Storyteller:
Albert Hepner

Oct 3, 2023 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Santa Barbara
A special live edition of The Moth brought to you from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California. An encounter in the Alaskan wilderness, an intergenerational connection through music, and a rockstar who feels out of touch. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Storytellers:
Monte Montepare finds himself at an emotional crossroads in rural Alaska.
Christina Igaraividez connects to her grandmother through the violin.
Drummer Patty Schemel finds herself on tour with millennials.

Sep 29, 2023 • 15min
Popping Up: Tonja Murphy
On this episode, we take a look at one of the coolest projects the Moth has done - the traveling Pop Up Porch. And we hear a story that came out the Pop Up Porch.
We also interview Rita Brent - who hosted one of our events and shares her experiences.
If you’d like to experience some of the magic of the Pop Up Porch you should come visit us at the Pop Up Porch when it comes to your city. We’ll be in Ann Arbor from September 27th to October 1st, Detroit from October 4th to October 8th, and in Dallas from October 11th to October 15th.
For more information, visit to themoth.org
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:
Aldi Kaza
Storyteller: Tonja Murphy’s students always tell her the truth, so she has to be careful about what outfits she wears.

Sep 26, 2023 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: The Call
In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Susan Fee gets a surprise when she calls her daughter.
A series of missed calls gets scientist Moran Cerf in hot water.
Nancy Mahl gets a call from her mom on 9/11.
Cheech Marin finds his calling after dodging the draft.

Sep 22, 2023 • 24min
Extra Apocalypses: Om Choudhary and Annabelle Gurwitch
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.

Sep 19, 2023 • 39min
The Moth Radio Hour: After the Fall
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.