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
April 25, 2025 • 20 mins
This week's stories are going to take us from a sexy Italian tryst, to a life-changing realization. From learning to love, to learning to accept help from others. This episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Julie Baker learns to come to terms with her blind cane.
Hanna Bowens goes to Italy to meet someone she met on a dating app.
Podcast # 916
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April 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.
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April 22, 2025 • 57 mins
This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. 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:
Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the ro...
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April 18, 2025 • 42 mins
In honor of National Parks Week, we've got three stories, all about our National Parks, and why they matter. This episode was hosted by Tim Lopez.
Storytellers:
Kathy Nicarry finds strength in Yellowstone National Park.
Tim Lopez is feeling a bit lost, and then becomes a Park Ranger in California.
95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.
Podcast # 914
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April 15, 2025 • 58 mins
Join The Moth Radio Hour for a night out -- with this week’s stories of late night adventures or, should we say, misadventures. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Gary Yiminez proves just how far he's willing to go for love.
Otis Gray has a clever idea for how to deal with a rude customer.
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April 8, 2025 • 58 mins
In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. 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:
Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
Kate Greathead finds out that...
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April 1, 2025 • 59 mins
Hungry? This week, mouth-watering stories of food and the connections it provides. A feast of gravlax, fudge, bolognese, and more. 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:
Arlene Stewart finds where she belongs as a chef.
Di Zhao goes to war over quail eggs.
Josephine Ferraro runs a con for spumo...
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March 28, 2025 • 24 mins
March Madness has us thinking about threes, dunks, and triple-doubles… but March is also Women’s History Month, so we’re thinking about basketball in a slightly different way. So we've got two stories all about women's basketball. This episode was hosted by Sarah Jane Johnson.
Storytellers:
Toya Chester tries to score 1000 points in her college basketball career.
Dame Wilburn learns how to play basketball.
Podcast # 912
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March 25, 2025 • 59 mins
A special Moth Radio Hour with stories originating from our annual "Love Hurts" StorySLAM. Love lost, love found, unwanted spotlights and the family we choose. 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:
Andrew Brown comes face to face with his academic nemesis.
Joshua Arnold dreads being singled out during altar c...
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March 18, 2025 • 59 mins
This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from a Mainstage show in London. Stories of going "All In" — in a new town, in an icy lake, and on the paintball course. This live show is hosted by Tiff Stevenson with additional hosting by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Kate Oliver remembers what it was like to be a "weird, androgyno...
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March 14, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode, we’re talking family. Finding, reconnecting, and standing up for family. From a conflict in Eastern Europe, to a surprise email, we're learning why family matters. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers:
Alicia Kenworthy gets some unexpected news from Germany.
Stacy Staggs learns to live with her nephew.
Marko Ivanov takes care of his brother in a war-torn region.
Podcast # 910
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March 11, 2025 • 59 mins
In this hour, stories of starting fresh. Unexpected opportunities, budding relationships, your next home, and a new take. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Student Naushin Khan has never had a "good relationship" with chemistry.
Kristin Lawlor feels like the only single girl in New York.
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March 7, 2025 • 16 mins
On this bonus episode, in honor of The Blue Man Group's NYC exit, we're playing a favorite story about, you guessed it, The Blue Man Group. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.
Storyteller:
After many years in the legendary Blue Man Group, John Grady makes a profound connection with an audience member.
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March 4, 2025 • 59 mins
In this hour, stories of searching for fulfillment and finding one's bliss. Unconventional self-care, making ancestors proud, and a quest for the perfect gift. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson.
Storytellers:
Ann Guo battles postpartum depression by soliciting dares from her family and friends.
Morgan Givens joins the police academy, following in the footsteps of his trailblazing grandmother.
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February 28, 2025 • 29 mins
The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we’ve got two stories on the power of film, and the hold it has on people.
So whether your favorite movie of 2024 was I Saw The TV Glow, Challengers, or Sing Sing - the actual best film of 2024, get your popcorn out, and get ready to watch a, well, listen to, a story.
This episode was hosted by Emily Couch
Storytellers:
Frank Ortega begins his career in the movies....
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February 25, 2025 • 59 mins
In this hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. A birthday celebration, a dream job, the importance of an heirloom and chance encounters when we need them the most. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this radio show.
Storytellers:
Katya Duft goes camping for her 15th birthday.
Aditya Dakshinamourtay learns a lesson about negotiating.
Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans.
Alistair Bane finds a kind...
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February 21, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism.
Aubrianna Piton cleans up garbage for the summer and reconsiders her relationship to food waste.
Jacoby Cochran and his family build a home at Rich City Skate.
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February 18, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. 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:
Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college.
Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.
Susan Mweni goes aga...
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February 14, 2025 • 23 mins
On this Valentine's Day, two stories about timeless love. Love that lasts a lifetime, and love that ends after a few days. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.
Storytellers:
Tate Russell encounters some drama in high school drama.
Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
Podcast # 906
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February 11, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, stories of support coming from surprising places -- and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation.
Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the...
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