The Moth
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.
Episodes
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Sep 13, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: You Say Goodbye
In this hour, four stories on saying farewell to family, the past, or sometimes the very earth we stand on. Hosted by Meg Bowles, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Hosted by: Meg Bowles
Storytellers:
Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.
Courtney Antonioli questions her marriage, but not her love.
Becca Stevens loses her son’s childhood and childhood pet to time.
Michael Such plans for his last moment.
Sep 2, 2022 • 22min
25 Years of Stories: Love and Art
This week, we play a story about motherhood from Joyce Maynard. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.
Host: Jodi Powell
Storyteller: Joyce Maynard
Aug 30, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from New York City
In this hour, we present audio from a great live show. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, and the live event was hosted by CJ Hunt. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Jay Allison
Storytellers:
Micaela Blei
Nathan Englander
Barbara Bowie
Aug 23, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Facing Off and Facing Up
In this hour, stories about standing up for yourself. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Jodi Powell
Storytellers:
Harjas Singh
Antoinette Marie Williams
Rachel Cain
Michael Donovan
Eddy Laughter
Aug 19, 2022 • 25min
25 Years of Stories: Seven Deadly Sins
This week, we take a look back at a magical Moth live show. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
Host: Sarah Austin Jenness
Live Host: Andy Borowitz
Storytellers:
Zeroboy explores gluttony in audio.
Erica Jong gets a meat and fish delivery from an ex.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Katie Sanderson, who ran The Young Lions program in 2006, and later came to work with us at The Moth.
Aug 16, 2022 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Confidence - Too Much, Too Little?
In this hour, stories about puffing yourself up. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Catherine Burns
Storytellers:
Aleeza Kazmi
Dante Jackson
David Crabb
Sam Shepard
Sarah Lee Nakintu
Aug 9, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Facing the Music - Stories About Coming to Terms
In this hour, storytellers have to face the music. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Suzanne Rust
Storytellers:
EJR David
Mary Furlong Coomer
Karen Kibaara
Colin Channer
Aug 5, 2022 • 17min
25 Years of Stories: Detroit and Chicago
This week, we take a look back at our Detroit and Chicago StorySLAMs, and play two of our favorite stories from those events. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.
Host: Dame Wilburn
Storytellers:
Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.
Jeni De La O remembers her grandmother.
Aug 2, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: The Kindness of Strangers
In this hour, six stories about finding kindness from an unexpected source. This episode is hosted by Moth’s Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Catherine Burns
Storytellers:
Laura Zimmermann loses herself . . . and her stuff in Portugal.
David Cole does all that he can to return to sender.
Niccolo Aeed faces scrutiny at the airport.
Denise Scheuermann shares a ritual of good hope.
Caroline Abilat struggles to show herself kindness after the birth of her first child.
Ed Gavagan is called upon to show grace to the boys who stabbed him.
Jul 26, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: In Control, Or Not
In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) 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.
Hosted by: Jenifer Hixson
Storytellers:
Dame Wilburn fakes her college graduation to avoid her mother's wrath.
Gabriel Woods Lamanuzzi tries to wrangle a room of 2nd graders.
Tod Kelly gets carried away and confronts a bad driver.
Nimisha Ladva appreciates her father's calm command in troubling times.
