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
Feb 16, 2024 • 18min
The Moth Podcast: Hair Ties
Two stories: one about the kindness of strangers when trying to fix a disastrous haircut, and another about the connection and comfort found in a hair salon. Also mentioned is an artist's storytelling and the impact of suicide on personal grooming. The podcast ends with a dedication to women's rights and information about a suicide helpline.
Feb 13, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Reconciling the Past
Journalist Jerry Mitchell takes on notorious members of the Ku Klux Klan. Reyna Grande finds kinship with a man seeking asylum in the US. Sarah Jane Johnson faces her past while starting a family. The podcast explores seeking justice, redemption, and confronting the past to forge ahead.
Feb 6, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Hidden Beauty
Guests include a crisis hotline worker, a person struggling with sibling envy, and a survivor of a plane crash. Topics discussed range from working on a crisis hotline, wanting to be beautiful like a sibling, and surviving a plane crash.
Feb 2, 2024 • 14min
The Big Easy: Emilie Bahr and Emily Richmond
Emilie Bahr shares her hilarious pants mishap and her father's support. Emily Richmond reflects on the challenges of filling out a race survey in school and learning to embrace her mixed race identity.
Jan 30, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Dayton
In this live edition of The Moth, Sara Rabidoux-Kelsey shares her unique living arrangement with her ex. Dame Wilburn recounts a startling encounter with Darth Vader. Jackie Andrews navigates financial hardship. The podcast is hosted by Dame Wilburn with additional hosting by Jay Allison.
5 snips
Jan 23, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Unexpected Community
Harwood Taylor returns to basketball at the age of 50. Julia Cadieux shares her unexpected college bartending job. Sandra Kwawu finds comfort in a celebration with friends and family. Jose Faus is commissioned to paint a mural and finds inspiration.
Jan 19, 2024 • 18min
Slamming into the New Year: Liza Cooper and Jim Winship
Liza Cooper tells a story about telling a moth story, while Jim Winship finds healing at a mountain-music festival. Liza shares her journey as a mother, writer, and dating coach for women over 50, and Jim tells a heartfelt story about his father's death and visit to Carter Fold.
Jan 16, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Out of Step, Out of Place
A man with Asperger's finds solace with machines. A young girl and her classmates stand up against a teacher. A vegetarian goes on a hunting trip with his father. Stories of outsiders and discomfort.
Jan 9, 2024 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from London
Altar boy idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man, marine struggles with swim test, Runa explores family history, Nick's (mis)adventures on path to adoption - entertaining and heartfelt stories from The Moth Radio Hour: Live from London
Jan 6, 2024 • 3min
Moth Mainstage Tour Announcement!
Experience the magic of true stories told live at Moth Mainstage shows across the globe. From San Juan to Johannesburg, these shows feature engaging and hilarious tales told without notes. Check the tour schedule and get your tickets at themoth.org/mainstage.
