
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

Sep 5, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: The Hot Seat
A Navy Flight School student tries to be like Maverick from Top Gun, a person becomes addicted to magic tricks, and a person goes on a mission to rescue her father. The podcast explores their stories, including experiences at Navy Flight School, the journey into magic, and the challenges of convincing a father to come back for medical treatment.

Sep 1, 2023 • 23min
Different Ways of Learning: Adrienne Lotson and Lopaka Kapanui
Adrienne Lotson shares stories of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance, while Lopaka Kapanui learns lessons about legacies from his mother. Stories of Dr. Latsen and encounters with the Hawaiian goddess Pele are also featured. The power of storytelling in teaching and learning is explored.

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Aug 29, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Food, Glorious Food
Ritija Gupta follows her grandmother's all-yellow diet in the name of love. Mercy Lung'aho leads an experiment to combat anemia with beans. Dihan Hossain dreams of tasting NYC pizza. Joan Juliet Buck loses a suitcase of smoked salmon and a family member.

Aug 22, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Kids Leading
A father and daughter navigate through challenging terrain while hiking. A person faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. A passionate performer auditions for a school play. A speaker shares their desire to audition for a school production. A speaker gains popularity on social media. A teacher recounts their experience teaching kindergarten about numbers in different languages.

Aug 18, 2023 • 19min
Kid Stuff: Madden Mcdonagh and Nepurko Keiwua
Madden Mcdonagh, an enthusiast of book fairs, shares the unexpected experience she had at one. Nepurko Keiwua, a leader of a rib revolution, reflects on their childhood disappointment of the adults eating all the roast goat ribs. Both stories showcase how childhood experiences shape us and teach us valuable lessons.

Aug 15, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: All the World's a Stage
In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.
Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.
Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.
Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.
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Aug 11, 2023 • 43min
A Chat on the Stoop: Hasna Muhammad and In Deep Water
In this special episode, we examine the relationship between Swimming and the Black community. And we hear from one of our favorite podcasts, The Stoop. If you’d like to listen to more great stories from The Stoop, subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts, or visit thestoop.org to learn more.
This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust and Leila Day.
Storyteller:
While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Occasional Magic
In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. 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.
Storytellers:
Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.
Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.
Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.
Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: You Are Here
In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train.
Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.
Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.
A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon.
Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 17min
The Family Car: Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa
On this episode of the Moth podcast, we examine the relationship between cars and families. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
Storytellers:
Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car
Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan
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