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.
Episodes
September 12, 2025 • 18 mins
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 cruise… and encounters some choppy seas.
Brittany Ross moves to LA and becomes an in-demand party princess.
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September 9, 2025 • 54 mins
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 The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Theresa Wiggins starts—and ends—a romance.
Adelle Onyango attempts to keep family traditions alive, in the wake of a divorce.
Erik Heen needs a statue to open his...
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September 5, 2025 • 29 mins
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 perfect donor and the whole package.
Podcast # 537
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September 2, 2025 • 54 mins
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 of experimental musicians. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.
In an attempt to put himself out there, Eric Thomas joins a gay softball league.
Renita Walls enters a poetry contest to p...
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August 29, 2025 • 17 mins
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:
Stacey Bader Curry goes to sleepaway camp, and is faced with a sticky situation.
Denzell Jobson makes an unexpected friend because of anime.
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August 26, 2025 • 53 mins
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 Public Media.
Rob Carr's acting teacher forces him to loosen up.
Beth Ireland goes roller skating after a 25 year hiatus.
Jessi Realzola describes the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant.
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August 22, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
Kristina Nasi makes an important confession.
Podcast # 933
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August 19, 2025 • 54 mins
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 Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.
Mike Maloch has to f...
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August 15, 2025 • 18 mins
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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August 12, 2025 • 53 mins
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 this show.
Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father. Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother. Dionne Stroter ha...
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August 8, 2025 • 19 mins
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 - the people you visit, and the people you travel with. So, in this episode, two stories about trips and sojourns in which the meaning and memories are made because of friends and family.
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August 5, 2025 • 55 mins
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 Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
After her sari ceremony and debutante ball, Swapna Kakani realizes what coming of age really means.
Roz Chast isn't sure where to lay her parents to rest.
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August 1, 2025 • 18 mins
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 # 718
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July 29, 2025 • 55 mins
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 Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Jeff Birdsall leads a motley crew on a wilderness canoe trip.
Lauren Allen really wants to be good at something.
Madeline Pots's artist husband encases he...
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July 25, 2025 • 18 mins
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 a bit more difficult than it might appear.
Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown.
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July 22, 2025 • 54 mins
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 produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet.
Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano...
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July 18, 2025 • 15 mins
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 doesn't find out what he did to the family's car.
Nina Slowinski learns about her father's car, and her father.
Podcast # 710
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July 15, 2025 • 55 mins
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 and Jay Allison from Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Tiq Milan keeps an important secret from his mother.
Amelia Zirin-Brown is caught between her hippie upbringing and being one of the cool girls.
Doug Wri...
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July 11, 2025 • 25 mins
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 protected bike lane.
Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community.
On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.
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July 8, 2025 • 53 mins
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 of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother.
Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish normalcy for her neurodivergent brother during quarantine.
Bill Bernat's brothe...
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