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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.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 28min
25 Years of Stories: When The Podcast Started
This week, we learn about how this podcast got started, and play one of our favorite stories from our early days. This episode is hosted by Dan Kennedy.
Host: Dan Kennedy.
Storytellers: Dan Kennedy.

Jul 19, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Surviving Being Human
In this hour, we lean into the moments of rejection, failure, embarrassment, and other stories of the human soul. 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.
Hosted by: Meg Bowles
Storytellers:
Cynthia Shelby Lane sets her sights on a job that’s out of this world.
Lemn Sissay attempts to uncover a hidden past.
Natasha Guynes desperately tries to hide her past from co-workers on The Hill.
Matt Brown confronts his insecurities in an unconventional way
Daniel Turpin deals with the aftermath of a split second decision.

Jul 12, 2022 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Growing Pains
In this episode, stories about the pains of growing up. Hosted by Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers:
Jennifer Lubin competes for her mother's affection with an unlikely foe.
Anne Stuart spends her summer break delivering the news as the switchboard operator at her local paper.
After hitting a baseball for the first time, 10 year old Stephen Ferrell hopes for another miracle.
Esther Ngumbi's mother catches her in a lie.
Ernesto Quiñonez tries to encourage his 9-year-old daughter to be his traveling companion to Graceland.

Jul 8, 2022 • 41min
25 Years of Stories: A Look Back At The Moth Radio Hour
This week, we take a look at the origins of The Moth Radio Hour. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison and Viki Merrick.
Host: Jay Allison and Viki Merrick
Storytellers: Michaela Murphy and Buddy Vanderhoop

Jul 5, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Inner Compass
In this episode, we have stories about people fighting for what they believe in, and finding their inner compass. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Jenifer Hixson
Storytellers:
Phyllis Bowdoin fights back against a mime.
Sue Steinacher goes dogsledding.
Gautam Narula keeps a memory alive.

Jul 1, 2022 • 28min
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
This week, we feature two stories about people finding power within themselves. This episode is hosted by Sarah Haberman.
Host: Sarah Haberman
Storytellers:
Sheila Calloway
Susanne Schmidt

Jun 28, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour: Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers
In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media
Hosted by: Suzanne Rust
Eddy Laughter sees her future at her first concert.
Christopher Brune-Horan finds sanctuary in an unlikely location.
Louise Newton-Keogh learns an important lesson about controlling the universe.
Pauline Nguyen reconciles with a harbinger of fear.
Denise Bledsoe Slaughter gets a second mother when she needs it most.

Jun 24, 2022 • 23min
25 Years of Stories: Pride
This week, we celebrate Pride. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.
Host: Larry Rosen
Storytellers: Donald Harrison, Tara Clancy

Jun 21, 2022 • 53min
The Moth Radio Hour - Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops
In this special episode celebrating fathers, a man embraces his father's music; a new dad has a breakdown in the grocery store; a young father struggles with his emotions; a son flies to Ghana for his father's funeral, a daughter reveals an embarrassing truth, and an uncle steps in to play an important role. 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.
Hosted by: Catherine Burns
David Kendall inherits his love of music from his father.
Chris Myers rides out his emotions after the birth of his daughter.
Nestor Gomez struggles to pick out his baby among a group of newborns.
Karan Chopra learns to live his life by his father's example.
Amanda Hamilton Roos confesses her sins to her father, literally.
Jack Marmorstein realizes the role he must play in his nephew's life.

Jun 17, 2022 • 18min
25 Years of Stories: Joy and Juneteenth
This week, a special Juneteenth episode. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Host: Suzanne Rust
Storyteller: Alvin Hall