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
October 14, 2025 • 54 mins
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 hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Pamela Mitchell learns to put her opinions first.
Javier Mor...
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October 10, 2025 • 27 mins
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 Khulayf tells us about meeting a man in a parking lot to buy banned books.
Toby Price faces unexpected consequences when he introduces his students to a book he and his family love.
Podcast # 941
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October 7, 2025 • 54 mins
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 Public Media.
Storytellers:
Jordie Poncy attempts to live in the moment.
Mike Sela's daughter has a daring birthday request.
Eric Scheur's dream of visiting Pixar is put in jeopardy.
Despite not knowing how to swim, ...
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October 3, 2025 • 18 mins
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 give his girlfriend’s father a hug… to mixed results.
April Gallaty deals with feeling pressured to have children.
Podcast # 939
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September 30, 2025 • 54 mins
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 Media, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.
Anagha Mahajan finds a creative solution to stay out of the summer heat.
Okeoma Erojikwe is stuck between a cultural tradition and loyalty to her grandmother.
Angela Derecas...
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September 26, 2025 • 43 mins
We’re excited to share an episode from a podcast we love, Heavyweight. Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, host Jonathan Goldstein helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. This episode features Michael, who, as a high school senior g...
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September 23, 2025 • 54 mins
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 Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Shahab Asta's mother questions his classroom antics.
Grace Ambrose says yes to a casual relationship.
Dr. Tonya Matthews considers h...
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September 19, 2025 • 18 mins
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 getting answers, messing around and finding out, and what happens when you receive an answer you might not have expected. This episode was hosted by Jenifer Hixson.
Storytellers:
Jason Jaimes learns some lessons when h...
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September 16, 2025 • 54 mins
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 of The Moth Radio Hour.
As a high school student, Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals more of himself than he realized while writing his first musical.
Having grown up in the world of music, Quiara Alegría Hudes finds her...
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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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