The Moth

Young women share stories of moxie, grit, and growing up. Topics include conflicted physical strength, going off the path in the wilderness, seeking work as a welder, and shared taste in women. A powerful story explores persistence in the face of discrimination. The podcast also delves into friendship, fatherhood, and the impact of the Vietnam War, reflecting on a father's love and influence. Lastly, there's a heartfelt exploration of how a narrator imagines their father's response to a story.

Join Meg Ferrill, Danielle Dardashti, Matty Struski, and Lu Levin as they share stories about letters. From a letter read in a human sexuality class to a love letter that reached its recipient after 10 years, these stories explore the transformative power of communication. Discover the significance of love letters, the imagination of correspondence with the Tooth Fairy, and the craft of writing poetic rejection letters.

Albert Hepner, a Holocaust survivor, shares his experience during the Holocaust, including nights of bombing and encounters with the Gestapo. He also discusses childhood hiding, moving around, learning straw furniture, and distant friendships. The podcast reflects on the moral dilemmas faced by a doctor in a concentration camp and emphasizes the importance of sharing stories for education and empathy.

A special live episode in Santa Barbara with stories about being lost in the Alaskan wilderness, a grandmother's influence through music, and a drummer finding herself on tour with millennials.

Rita Brent, a stand-up comedian and former public radio host, shares her experiences hosting a Moth event. The podcast explores the traveling Pop Up Porch project, highlighting surprising and refreshing stories from the community. It discusses the healing power of storytelling and encourages individuals to share their own stories. Also, it introduces the Moth spin-off podcast Grown and provides information on upcoming pop-up porch events and how to vote for Grown in the Signal Awards.

A surprising car ride turns amusing when Susan Fee and her daughter discover the true nature of their ringtones. Moran Cerf faces consequences after missed calls. Nancy Mahl receives a life-changing call on 9/11. Cheech Marin finds his calling after avoiding the draft.

Om Choudhary, an expert on apocalypses, shares insights on dire times not being the end of the world. Annabelle Gurwitch reflects on the Age of Aquarius and her journey from a Jewish upbringing to pursuing acting.

Stories of healing, including a tragic turn abroad, reevaluating faith, finding solace at Victoria's Secret, reframing trauma, and a personal version of Simon Says.

Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants more. Anthony Griffith navigates life with his single mom. Stories explore unexpected love and support, a magical connection and boundary struggles, growing up in two worlds, and Anthony's work and performances.

Chris Foley inherits male pattern baldness, Caridad De La Luz deals with her father's baggage, Andrew McGill finds connection through Yu-Gi-Oh, Patricia Brennan's marriage to a Vietnam veteran, Michael VonAllmen's journey to let go of hate after wrongful conviction.