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The Moth
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... more

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Episodes

The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth

In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a... more

10 Dec 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols

What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by... more

06 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: In Service Of

In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of... more

03 Dec 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: The Gift of Story

On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a... more

29 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Turning the Page

In this hour stories of acceptance, moving on, and letting go. Growing older and maybe wiser, and stepping boldly into... more

26 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Outside the Box

In this hour, stories from risk-takers, innovators, and trail-blazers. Scientific feats, pushing the boundaries of age, and a different kind... more

19 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing

On this episode, stories about the theater, performing, and life on the stage. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers Rose... more

15 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Veterans' Day Special

A special Veterans Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. After returning from active duty in the Middle East, a... more

12 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Against the Grain

In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing... more

05 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious

On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.  Storytellers: Matthew... more

01 Nov 2024 · 21 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Past Tense, Future Perfect

In this hour, moments and memories that mold the future. Life or death choices made in an instant, bygone mistakes,... more

29 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Live from LA

We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience... more

25 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: I See You

In this hour, stories about clarity and perspective. Seeing one another, feeling seen, and seeing oneself with the veil lifted.... more

22 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Lo and Behold!

Lo and behold! Stories of shocks and surprises—both good and bad. A birthday gift with unintended consequences, family secrets, and... more

15 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: A Family Circus

On this episode, we feature two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Plus, we feature... more

11 Oct 2024 · 20 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Fear Factor

In this hour, stories of fear -- facing it, outgrowing it, and learning from it. From shadowy childhood demons, to... more

08 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Autonomy

In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering... more

01 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Kansas City

On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC.  If hearing the energy of... more

27 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Rooted in the Past

In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with... more

24 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: The Gatherings

Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together - in sadness, in celebration,... more

17 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab.... more

13 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: The Games We Play

In this hour: win, lose or draw! Stories of competition and play. Family pranks, high school Latin, college track, and... more

10 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Anchorage

This week, a special episode of The Moth Radio Hour—featuring a live Mainstage show from Anchorage, Alaska. Family ties, king... more

03 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: We're Going To Disney World!

In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip... more

30 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Put to the Test

In this hour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. This episode is... more

27 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Cringeworthy

The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves.... more

20 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Instrumental

On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music... more

16 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Not What They Seem

In this hour, tales that remind us that looks can be deceiving. Disguises, surprises from strangers, and reckoning with one's... more

13 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Confidence Game

Hold on to your wallets, SSNs, and test papers. This episode is all about scams, schemes, and con artists. Student... more

06 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: The Olympics with Aimee Mullins

In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the... more

02 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Everything's Bigger in Texas

In this hour, stories live on Moth stages around the Lone Star State - Everything’s Bigger in Texas. This hour... more

30 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Second Acts

In this hour, stories of do-overs, golden years, and new takes. One-more-chance—at work, in love, through art. This episode is... more

23 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Moon Landing Anniversary

In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all... more

19 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Voicing Tough Truths

In this hour, tellers who tell the truth and nothing but the truth, even when it's hard. Finding the right... more

16 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Special Announcement: The Moth's Mainstage Tour Dates!

If you enjoy the stories you hear on The Moth Podcast then come experience the magic of true stories told... more

12 Jul 2024 · 4 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: All About Time

In this hour, stories of time—its possibilities and its limitations. A secret room, a final basketball game, and a countdown... more

09 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Ear Hustle

In this episode, a special collaboration with our friends at Ear Hustle. We invite Ear Hustle's own Nigel Poor and... more

05 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Hidden Treasure - Live from The Moth’s Education Showcase

A special live edition of The Moth -- with five stories from a night showcasing the graduates of Moth High... more

02 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: True Crimes Told Live

In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes. Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush... more

28 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Play it Again, SLAM

In this hour, stories from The Moth's SLAM Showcase - a night of storytelling do-overs for tales from The Moth's... more

25 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Hey, Daddy-O! Stories of Fathers

This week, an episode in honor of Father's Day. Moments of unexpected understanding, confrontations in cars, and a rubber chicken.... more

18 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Summer Camp!

On this episode, two stories all about summer camp. Host: Amanda Garcia Storytellers: Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp. Liz Kreppel has... more

14 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: When We Were Young

In this hour, stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. From hearing your first Bruce Springsteen song, to experiencing... more

11 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: TLC - Tender Loving Care

In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates.... more

04 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Leftovers

On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory. Host: Kate Tellers Storytellers: Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her... more

31 May 2024 · 18 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Skin Tight Genes

In this hour, stories from the double helix -- genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the... more

28 May 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Not So Golden Rules

In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time... more

21 May 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Birmingham

On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham,  Alabama. Host: Suzanne Rust Storytellers: Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a... more

17 May 2024 · 19 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: All About Moms - Babies, Bees, Concerts and Contacts

A special Mother's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. A mother helps her daughter get her first contact lenses,... more

14 May 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Obama, Jackie, and the All Star Game

In this hour, a professional impersonator gets an unusual gig, a journalist is befuddled by the facts, and a brother... more

07 May 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Star Wars

On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars.... more

03 May 2024 · 41 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Holding On, Digging Out & Hanging Up

In this hour, stories of the everyday moments that have lasting impacts. A fast-food chain giveaway, a perilous outing on... more

30 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Funnybone

On this episode, we're going to have a little fun with the human body. We’ve got two stories all about... more

26 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: How You See Me

In this hour, stories of how we see ourselves, the perceptions of others, and the often gaping chasm in between.... more

23 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Sink or Swim

In this hour, stories of diving in—whether we want to or not. In a job, in a relationship, or into... more

16 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: River City

On this episode, two stories from the Louisville StorySLAMs. Host: Alex Román Peters Storytellers: Ethan Sweetland-May learns about hunting from his grandfather Trevor Nourse... more

12 Apr 2024 · 19 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Changes of Heart

In this hour, stories of shifting perspectives, new outlooks, and realizations that shake our foundations. A mother receives unexpected news,... more

09 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Object of Desire

In this hour, stories of the things we hold dear—kitchen staples, family heirlooms, and an important soccer ball. This episode... more

02 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Take Me Out To The Ballgame

The crack of the bat! The smell of hot dogs! The towering home runs! In celebration of Opening Day, we've... more

29 Mar 2024 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Heroes, Icons and Superstars

In this hour, stories of meeting one's idols. A signature turns into a mentorship, a chance to write a song... more

26 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: A Point of Beauty

In this hour, stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. A bookstore, a... more

19 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Opening the Page

On this episode, a story from our new book, A Point of Beauty. Host: Tiq Milan Storyteller: Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of... more

15 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Truth and Power - Global Stories of Women

In this hour, stories of female strength and empowerment. Independence at any age, refusing to participate in sexist societal conventions,... more

12 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Sitting with Spirit

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! In this hour, stories of moving through discomfort—grief, revisiting painful history,... more

05 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Melbourne and Cal Wilson

On this episode, two stories from Melbourne, and we’ll reflect on the legacy of comedian and SLAM host Cal Wilson. Host:... more

01 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Stuck!

In this hour, stories of being stuck. Stranded in Las Vegas, a desperate search for a pet sitter, a wreck... more

27 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Best Laid Plans

To err is human—and in this hour, we explore humanity in all its imperfections. Lost baggage, Kool Aid mishaps, and... more

20 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Podcast: Hair Ties

On this episode, we share two stories all about how hair can connect us. As a note, Imogen Wall’s story... more

16 Feb 2024 · 18 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Reconciling the Past

In this hour, stories of looking backward to forge ahead. Seeking justice for heinous crimes decades old, memories flooding back... more

13 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Hidden Beauty

In this hour, stories of beauty—internal, skin-deep, and previously undiscovered. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson.... more

06 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
The Big Easy: Emilie Bahr and Emily Richmond

On this episode, we share two stories from one of the best places to hear a live story, New Orleans. Host:... more

02 Feb 2024 · 14 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Dayton

A special live edition of The Moth, brought to you from the Victoria Theater in Dayton, Ohio. Conscious uncoupling, a... more

30 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Unexpected Community

In this hour, stories of finding your people—on the basketball court, behind the bar, or on the street. This episode... more

23 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
Slamming into the New Year: Liza Cooper and Jim Winship

On this episode, we share two stories, one meta, and one about a mountain music festival. Host: Gabriel Szajnert Storytellers: Liza Cooper tells... more

19 Jan 2024 · 19 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Out of Step, Out of Place

In this episode, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than... more

16 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from London

This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from the Union Chapel in London. Stories of holding on and... more

09 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
Moth Mainstage Tour Announcement!

If you enjoy the stories you hear on The Moth Podcast then come experience the magic of true stories told... more

06 Jan 2024 · 3 minutes
Black Medicine: Ray Christian

On this episode, we’re turning the episode over to Ray Christian, a storyteller, historian, and valued member of the Moth... more

05 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Around the World

In this hour, stories from across the globe. From a secret in Kampala to ire in the air over Beijing,... more

02 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: One In a Million

In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch.... more

26 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Over the River and Through the Woods

This week, a special holiday episode from The Moth. Unlikely Christmas wishes, letters from The Grinch, and a husband by... more

19 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon

On this episode, we’re sharing stories about Santa. Normally, we don’t air stories that reveal that Santa isn’t real, however,... more

15 Dec 2023 · 21 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Parental Guidance

In this hour, stories of learning from one's parents. Difficult life lessons, words of wisdom (not always heeded), and being... more

12 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Creatures Great & Small

In this hour, stories of encounters with the animal kingdom. Songbirds, rogue rams, carnivorous threats—and friends. This episode is hosted... more

05 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
Growing Up with Siblings: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison

In this episode, we’ll be playing an episode all about siblings from the Moth’s very first spinoff podcast, Grown, which... more

01 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Forever and Ever

In this hour, stories of things past shaping the here and now; the smell and taste of home, whirlwind romance,... more

28 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
Pigging Out on Thanksgiving: Adam Linn

On this episode of The Moth podcast, we’re reairing a treasured episode from our archives. We thought it would be... more

24 Nov 2023 · 17 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: What's Up, Doc?

Stories are medicine for the soul, but in this hour, stories of real medicine. Hospital residencies, doctor visits, and difficult... more

21 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
Lessons from Dad: Masooma Ranalvi

On this episode, we explore what we can learn from our fathers. Hosted by Emily Couch, Producer of Special Projects... more

17 Nov 2023 · 15 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Hope and Glory

In this hour, four stories of determination, hope and battling for both survival and respect. From bootcamp in Fort Bragg... more

14 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
On the Water: Linda Grosser and Jon Goode

On this episode, stories about the power of water. Hosted by Kate Tellers, Senior Director at the Moth. Storytellers: Linda Grosser discovers... more

10 Nov 2023 · 19 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Confrontations

In this hour, stories of war, face-offs, and confronting the demons within. A man must come to terms with his... more

07 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Not as They Seem

In this episode, stories of hidden truths, white lies, and defied expectations—on dates, at a wake, and on the dance... more

31 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Giving Back: Jim Beebe-Woodard and Richard Cardillo

CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is dealing with this issue, there... more

27 Oct 2023 · 23 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: DNA Doesn’t Lie

In this hour, stories of the digital space and its affect on the family connection IRL. From digital carts to... more

24 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Halloween: Sofya Tamarkin and Tricia Ho

Halloween can be a time when we both put on our masks and take them off. In this episode, two... more

20 Oct 2023 · 19 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Brains, Beauty, and Brawn: Stories of Girlhood

In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. Hosted... more

17 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stories about Letters

Special delivery!—a Moth Radio Hour all about letters. At work, for romance, and to the Tooth Fairy. This episode is... more

10 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
I’m Still Here: Albert Hepner

On this episode, we share a story about resilience, survival, and one child’s experience in the holocaust. Stick around after... more

06 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Live from Santa Barbara

A special live edition of The Moth brought to you from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California. An encounter... more

03 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Popping Up: Tonja Murphy

On this episode, we take a look at one of the coolest projects the Moth has done - the traveling... more

29 Sep 2023 · 15 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: The Call

In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This... more

26 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
Extra Apocalypses: Om Choudhary and Annabelle Gurwitch

On this episode of The Moth podcast, we’re reairing a treasured episode from our archives. It’s all about different types... more

22 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: After the Fall

In this hour, stories of healing. Moving through loss, unexpected sources of comfort, and bonds forged in grief. This episode... more

19 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
It’s Magic: Micaela Blei and Anthony Griffith

We experience magic in different forms. This episode is hosted by Moth director Jodi Powell. Storytellers: Micaela Blei becomes friends with a... more

15 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Letting Go

In this hour, stories of shedding the past and looking towards the future; from fashion faux-pas to exoneration. This hour... more

12 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: The Hot Seat

Aerial antics, magic tricks, and unwelcome rescue missions. In this hour, stories of momentous decisions, massive undertakings, and opportunities with... more

05 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
Different Ways of Learning: Adrienne Lotson and Lopaka Kapanui

Peabody-award winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika hosts an episode which explores all the learning that takes place outside the classroom. Storytellers: Adrienne Lotson... more

01 Sep 2023 · 24 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Food, Glorious Food

In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul.... more

29 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Kids Leading

In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives... more

22 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
Kid Stuff: Madden Mcdonagh and Nepurko Keiwua

On this episode, we learn from children. This episode is hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected... more

18 Aug 2023 · 19 minutes
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... more

15 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

11 Aug 2023 · 43 minutes
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... more

08 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
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.... more

01 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

28 Jul 2023 · 17 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Not for the Faint of Heart

In this hour, stories of fear. From daily anxieties to earth-shattering moments of life-or-death terror. Hosted by The Moth's Senior... more

25 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
Hellos and Goodbyes: Woniya Thibeault and Mike Birbiglia

On this episode of the Moth Podcast, Catherine Burns, our former artistic director, shares the very first story she ever... more

21 Jul 2023 · 34 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Other People's Shoes

In this hour, ballet "late in life," an unusual pet, drag queens and divorce. Stories to show us a new... more

18 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
The Moth Radio Hour: Speaking of Death

In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, moments of... more

11 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
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In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode... more