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
Apr 25, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Bearing Witness
In this hour, stories about seeing and witnessing. This episode is hosted by Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Meg Bowles
Storytellers:
Alice Schaffer, a preacher's daughter, grows up in fear of the lessons learned in Sunday school.
Dawn Ross tries to adjust to life in rural Arkansas.
D. Parvaz, a journalist covering the uprising in Syria, is arrested and imprisoned.
Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that cuts short his dream of flying in space.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Walking the Walk
In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Samuel James. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Samuel James
Storytellers:
Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a revenge plan after experiencing their first rejection.
Kaya Jarvis gets the help she needs from an unexpected source.
Samuel Blackman contends with the realities of working in pediatric oncology.
Annie Linn navigates having her mother as her high school English teacher.
Evie O'Reilly goes on her first naked bike ride.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 21min
Saying More with Less: Natalie Bell and Glenn North
We hear stories about poetry and how it can bring people together. This episode is hosted by Keighly Baron.
Storytellers:
Natalie Bell - Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.
Glenn North - Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City, MO to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Don't Stop the Music
In this hour, Motown, hip hop, folk and pop. Stories of the indelible impact of music on both its creators and listeners. 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.
Hosted by: Jenifer Hixon
Storytellers:
David Montgomery gets immersed in Spice World.
Cal Street describes her time as part of The Velvelettes.
Dawn Smith grows up in a cult that forbids music.
Jin Au-Yeung's lyricism connects him to Barack Obama.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Matters of the Heart
In this episode, stories about finding, keeping, and losing love. Hosted by Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Hosted by: Meg Bowles
Storytellers:
Kristy Hawkins
Kemp Powers
Niall Ashdown
Esther McManus
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Mar 31, 2023 • 28min
NYC Punks: Alistair Bane and Eddy Laughter
In this episode, we’ll be playing an episode from the Moth’s very first spinoff podcast, Grown!
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This episode is hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Hearing Voices
In this hour: stories of the power of sound -- and the newness we find through listening, and trusting our ears. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media
Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness
Storytellers:
Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.
Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.
T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.
Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Bold Moves
In this episode, stories of stepping up, taking charge, and taking chances. Hosted by The Moth’s 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
Storytellers:
Aleta Myles goes camping for the first time in a desert in Israel.
In a dark place, Sean Wellington finds comfort in dance class.
Newly licensed James Fitzgerald's first road trip goes awry.
Amber Jo Hatt attempts to take her friends on a big adventure.
Despite the potential consequences, Air Force officer Rachel Pomeroy reports an inappropriate incident.
5 year old Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin has an adventure on his way home from school.
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Mar 17, 2023 • 14min
On the Couch with a Good Book: Kashyap Raja and Errol McLendon
We hear stories about how books and reading can foster connection. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch
Storytellers:
Kashyap Raja finds beauty in reading the Gruffalo to a young child.
Errol McLendon receives some heartfelt gifts.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 57min
The Moth Radio Hour: Knowing When And How To Fight
In this hour, five stories of picking our battles. The internal and external pressures that guide how we speak up, speak out, or stay silent. 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
Storytellers:
Hillary Boone and her mother scheme to save Vermont from hate.
Maria Hodermarska fights for services for her son.
Ed Mabaya finds himself in danger while visiting his girlfriend.
Brad Lawrence and his sister work their mom's last nerve with their brawling.
Angela Lush struggles to speak up.
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