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.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 54min
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 • 54min
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 • 54min
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.
Jan 5, 2024 • 34min
Black Medicine: Ray Christian
Ray Christian, storyteller and historian, explores the historical mistrust of medicine among black individuals, the survival mechanism behind self-care practices developed by slaves, and the historical barriers faced by black people in accessing medical care in the United States.
Jan 2, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Around the World
This podcast episode of The Moth Radio Hour: Around the World features stories about a woman fighting to save her boyfriend from deportation, a surprising connection on a flight to China, a family keeping a secret from an abusive father, and a woman facing blackmail due to her HIV status.
Dec 26, 2023 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: One In a Million
Uncle Steve is remembered fondly through childhood memories. Meg Lavery reflects on her years as a teacher and upcoming wedding bells. Beth Yates volunteers at a busy City Hall event. Brittney Cooper receives an unexpected call. Jeremy Jennings reflects on his experience at Guantanamo.
Dec 19, 2023 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Over the River and Through the Woods
A holiday-themed episode of The Moth Radio Hour featuring stories about Christmas wishes, a matchmaking rabbi, letters from The Grinch, a Thanksgiving trip to a casino, and a street kid's Christmas without a home. The stories capture the spirit of the holiday season and reflect on the themes of giving, family, and new beginnings.
Dec 15, 2023 • 20min
Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon
Jeannie Colon and James Gordon share stories about Santa, including childhood memories, discovering the truth about Santa, playing Santa Claus at a park district event, and heartwarming moments with children. The podcast also includes a reflection on stepping out of one's comfort zone.
