The Moth
The Moth
195 episodes
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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Talking About Advice: The Moth Podcast
On this episode, we've got an extended conversation with storyteller and advice columnist John Paul Brammer AKA Papi from Hola Papi. He'll talk with host Chloe Salmon about the differences and similarities between…
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Advice: The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of wise counsel, listening to your gut, and learning to practice what you preach. Plus, guidance from advice columnist John Paul Brammer. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The…
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Veterans Day: The Moth Podcast
This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021. This week, two stories honoring Veterans, and a can’t-miss interview with 98-year-old WWII Vet Tom Sitter. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Storytellers: Scott…
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Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of life after death—earthly concerns, supernatural encounters, and what remains. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour. Storytellers: Panduranga Rao faces his…
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A Spooky Scary Halloween: The Moth Podcast
Are you ready to get spooked? Or scared? Or just generally creeped out? Well then, on this episode, in celebration of Halloween, we’ve got three stories all about the larger forces at play in the universe. Plus, a…
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Lost and Found: The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on February 1, 2022. In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode is…
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Baseball and Community: The Moth Podcast
To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain. Storytellers: Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special…
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Fatherhood: The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories about fathers and how they show up for their kids. As support systems and sounding boards, buddies and bear huggers. This episode is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The…
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The Moment of Truth: The Moth Podcast
This episode originally aired on April 17, 2020 This week's episode is all about moments of truth. Our three slam stories are about awakenings, life-changing choices and everything in between. Hosted by The Moth’s…
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Grit and Gumption: The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on December 7th, 2021. In this hour, courage, tenacity, spunk! New opportunities, self-confidence, and parents going the extra mile (or rollercoaster) for their kids. This episode is…
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Banned Books Week: The Moth Podcast
This week is Banned Books week, and to honor that, we’ll be sharing stories about censorship, courage, and the importance of the written word. This episode was hosted by Cleyvis Natera. Storytellers: Mohammed Bin…
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Still Existing and Bucket Listing: The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories of finding joy, and the pursuit of big dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic…
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Embraces and Egg Timers: The Moth Podcast
In this episode, two stories about nerves and pressure, from meeting a partner’s parents, to deciding whether or not to have kids. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: Gabe Woods-Lamanuzzi tries to…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Relative Silence
In this episode, the truths we keep from our family, and the lies we tell for them. Sibling mayhem, multigenerational secrets, and a surprise while watching CBS. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Question Marks
In this hour, stories of questions—asked, answered, implied, and open-ended. From personal inquiries in professional situations to domestic decisions. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The…
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The Moth Podcast: Answers Before Questions
In a few days, we’ll share a Moth Radio Hour all about questions, but, we’re getting a bit of a head start and giving you the answers to questions you didn’t even ask yet. Yes, with these stories, we’re focusing on…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the United Palace
A special episode live from the United Palace in Washington Heights, New York. Subway station romance, lost names, and buried truths. This episode is hosted by CJ Hunt, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer…
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The Moth Podcast: Performing in LA and Antarctica
Two stories about performing, from the heart of the entertainment industry to the furthest reaches of the earth. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks
In this hour, stories of clean breaks—emotional and physical. Tidy endings, broken bones, and fresh starts. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by…
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The Moth Podcast: Diavian Walters and Lori Gottlieb
On this episode, the perfect hair and the perfect donor. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy. Storytellers: Diavian Walters has a relationship with hair that is shear madness. Lori Gottlieb searches for the…
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The Moth Radio Hour: To Thine Own Self Be True
In this hour, stories about and by people who are unapologetically themselves. Knowing where you belong on the ballfield, writing as the ultimate means of self-expression, and the pub that serves as a home for a band…
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The Moth Podcast: Bug Juice and Slushies
On this episode… liquid nostalgia. We’ve got two stories about those fountains of childhood sugar highs and summer memories - bug juice and slushees. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski. Storytellers:…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance
In this hour, stories of accepting one's lot and making the best out of tough situations. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic…
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The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus
On this episode, we’re going from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the soul. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Caroline Connolly goes hiking and discovers something about herself.…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On
In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior…
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The Moth Podcast: Learning to Sail
In this episode, Jamie Trowbridge learns a couple of lessons from his father - about sailing and about life. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali. Podcast # 720
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The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves
In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of…
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The Moth Podcast: Traveling Together
Summer has us thinking about travel… about vacations, beach trips, BBQs and picnics, starry nights in the great outdoors, and exploring other countries. But also, it has us thinking about what makes travel special -…
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The Moth Radio Hour: A Place at the Family Table
In this hour, finding one's place among family. Caregivers, care recipients, and stewards of cremains. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and…
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The Moth Podcast: Hot Child in the City
This week, stories all about making it work in the city. Hosted by: Jodi Powell Storytellers: David Brown acclimates to Boston in a surprising way. Randi Skaggs finds clarity in the infamous NYC blackout. Podcast…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Defining Moments
In this hour, stories of turning points, decisions, and the moments that come to define us—from summer camp to nightclubs. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The…
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The Moth Podcast: Full Costume
On this episode, we’re putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is…
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The Moth Radio Hour: All the World’s a Stage
Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is…
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The Moth Podcast: Cruise Control
On this episode, we take a ride in a car - exploring the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Oscar Saavedra tries to make sure his mom…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Curtain Call
In this hour, three artists known for their work on stage tell their personal stories on The Moth's. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth…
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The Moth Podcast: Cycling
On this episode, in celebration of the Tour de France, we’re taking a ride with three stories all centered around biking. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Oh, Brother
In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison…
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The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain
A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Human + Nature
In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth…
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The Moth Podcast: Jaws
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws in theaters. And you know what that means, stories about TEETH. Because sharks are scary, but dental work is the real horror. This episode is hosted by…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Pride 2021
A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is…
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The Moth Podcast: Pride and Family
On this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, with three stories all about the joys of LGBTQ+ family - from long-term partnerships, to raising children, to friendships that become a found family. This episode is hosted by…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Fathers
A special Father's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour: A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father, a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother, a child…
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The Moth Podcast: Remembering Stonewall
This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Green
In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe…
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The Moth Podcast: Hoses and Home Ec
On this episode... two stories, one about a Home Economics class, the other about a sibling rivalry. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers: Suzanne Ketchum Adams learns to stand up for herself in a…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Life's a Mystery
This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. This episode is hosted by…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Who's Got Your Back?
In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles.…
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The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by…
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The Moth Radio Hour: Lemon Pepper Wings All Flats Wet
Join our storytellers on this week's Moth Radio Hour as they experience the unexpected twists and turns of life. From a Russian bathhouse in New York City to a lonely road in West Virginia, these stories go places you…
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