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
On this episode, two stories about two very different kinds of shock and surprise. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.
Storytellers:
Susan Rohde is surprised to discover her nine year-old foster daughter making some unauthorized Amazon purchases.
Stephanie Rogers’ feels helpless when her son, who lives on the other side of the country, undergoes anaphylactic shock.
Podcast # 998
This episode originally aired on December 20th, 2022.
In this episode, stories of historical events and momentous decisions with far-reaching impacts. A teacher who pushes boundaries, a trail-blazing student, and a political prisoner in Soviet Russia. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Toby Price faces unexpected conseq...
On this episode, a story about a veterinarian and a story about a mermaid, both from our incredible StorySlams in Birmingham, Alabama. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Veronika Kiklevich treats a dog that’s swallowed something a bit unexpected.
Bob Byrd accidentally breaks his mother’s mermaid.
In this hour, we bring you to Johannesburg for a special live edition of The Moth Radio Hour. Stories of invention, beauty pageants in the time of Nelson Mandela, and finding balance. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, with additional live hosting by Lebo Mashile. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Brian Turyabagye tries to have his...
On this episode, we explore The Moth Pitchline, the place where anyone, anywhere, can pitch us their story. We'll feature a story that came from a pitch, as well as a couple of pitches that caught our ears. If you'd like to pitch us, just go to themoth.org/pitchline and follow the instructions there. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.
Storytellers:
Sophia Romero decides what to do with the placenta in the back of her fridge...
This Episode originally aired on January 17th, 2023.
Start your engines! In this hour, stories of being driven -- bound, determined, or literally in the passenger seat of a car. This episode is hosted by Moth Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Juliette Holmes experiences segregation first hand as a child in Georgia.
Tracey Crosier inter...
On this episode, stories of the lessons we learn, both in and out of school. This episode was hosted by Michell Jalowski.
Storytellers:
As teenagers, Cathy Gasiorowicz and her sister Nina create a mime alphabet book… that’s surprisingly morbid.
While a special ed teacher in Chicago, Annie Tan fights an unsupportive principal to provide more resources for her students.
Romy Negrin and her Latin Club compete in the h...
In this hour, big risks, long goodbyes, and the anatomy of a straw. 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:
Alzo Slade has questions.
Shaw-naé builds community through her restaurant.
Lekzin Tshokey says goodbye to her grandmother before leaving Bhutan.
Amy Segal reflects on her mother's photo albums.
Podca...
This episode originally aired on January 15th, 2021
On this episode, stories of childhood crushes and all the fun and embarrassment they entail.
Hosted by: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers:
Tim searches for the perfect gift to impress his crush.
Janine attempts to woo her crush with her dance moves.
This episode originally aired on December 13th, 2022.
Don your finest duds! This week, The Moth Radio Hour is all about clothes -- from DIY threads to silk blouses, from a prison visiting room to a runway in France. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Tween Horace Sanders creates a homemade Halloween costu...
On this episode, we’re featuring two stories from The Moth’s Community Program, both dealing with incarceration. This episode was hosted by Jermaine Archer.
Storytellers:
While in prison, Dolores Canales throws a rollerskating birthday party for her best friend.
Christopher Blackwell reckons with his family's legacy of violent masculinity, linked to their lifelong Eagles fandom. Plus, a live conversation between Christophe...
In this hour, stories to boost the spirit. A cruise to Antarctica, a fresh loaf of bread, and bedtime stories. 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:
Born 50% deaf, Ellis Miller learns what they've been missing.
Ron Hart shares a bedtime ritual with his daughter.
Darrell Thorne performs on an Antarctic cruise… and en...
On this episode, stories about the mess and confusion of being human - and the dark humor to be found there. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers:
Austin Butterfield discovers that his office has been taken over.
Torrey Shineman finds unexpected humor in a moment of grief.
Podcast # 995
This episode originally aired on April 11th, 2023.
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.
Storytellers:
Kristin Lee tries to make friends at genetics camp.
8-year-old Maura Schneider and her friend hatch a reven...
On this episode, two stories of having the hard conversations, and how nerve-wracking - and rewarding - they can be. Hosted by Chloe Salmon.
Storytellers:
Annie Wiborg finds a way to give her daughter ‘the talk.’
Wendy Cuellar is inspired to become a guidance counselor.
In this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Harold Cox overshares during a work presentation.
Di Cai takes her last chance at stardom on a reality competition show.
Mercedes Hesselroth comes face ...
This episode originally aired on September 18th, 2019.
This week, we're talking about stepping out of your comfort zone, those moments where you're really wondering if you're going to sink or swim. Hosted by Dan Kennedy
Storytellers:
Diana Thompson finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence.
Karen Crowley, a former store clerk ends up as the supervisor in a residential program for youth.
Podcast #...
This episode originally aired on January 3rd, 2023.
In this hour, stories of diving in head first and putting it all on the line. Unconventional gifts, apex predators, and stock car racing. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Andrew McGill learns more about his father than he bargained for.
Asp...
When something comes out of the blue, how do you react? Do you freeze? Do you panic? Or do you find a way to move forward? Today, we’ve got two stories about being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided, in completely different ways. This episode was hosted by Amena Brown, author of the new essay collection 'Never Tell A Black Girl How To Black Girl.'
Storytellers:
Janell Banks develops a fear of driving after a car crash nearly se...
In this hour, an unconventional church, a bike ride for rights, and burning up the dance floor. 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:
Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz Weber starts her own church.
Wallflower Audrey Pleasant teaches herself the slide and ends up in the spotlight.
Bushra Al-Fusail be...
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