The Moth
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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.
Speaking of Death: The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on July 4, 2023.In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, moments of healing, and unique ways of moving through grief. 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:Bruce McCulloch masquerades as a familiar creature.Lori Syverson takes a job as a deathwalker.Jerrianne Boggis reconnects with her Jamaican roots when her beloved aunt dies.Podcast # 824
Oct 27
50 min
Ghosted: The Moth Podcast
In this special Halloween episode, three stories of ghosts and getting ghosted. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers:Emily Richmond has to make peace with a ghost.Jen Klee risks becoming a ‘chalice chaser.’Stina Griffin goes back to a haunted hotel.
Oct 23
22 min
Mortality: The Moth Radio Hour
This week, an episode about our relationship with death: stories from the great beyond and back again. Body transport, mysterious disappearances, and life-or-death crushes. Hosted and produced by Moth Director, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Maxie Jones puts his superstitions aside for an unusual side gig.Following a near-fatal car accident, Zainab Johnson develops a powerful crush. After her grandfather's funeral, Jillian Sousley’s grandmother gets creative with the burial.Eileen O'Brien reopens the case of her sister, who has been missing for 30 years.Podcast # 1006
Oct 20
50 min
Looking the Part: The Moth Podcast
This episode originally aired on October 8th, 2021.On this episode, we have two stories about looking the part. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski. Storytellers: Jennifer Leahy deals with the death of a patient for the first time. Sivan Schondorf has to fake it until she makes it (to the altar).
Oct 16
14 min
Girls!: The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on October 11th, 2022.This week, an episode in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child, observed October 11. Stories from across continents and across generations -- about the challenges, the adventures, and the joys of girlhood. Hosted and produced by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:10-year-old Briony Chappell and her father search for each other after being separated on a ski trip. Dia's mother surprises her in a moment of need. Primah Kwagala recounts the night her father brought home a second wife.Masooma Ranalvi decides to break her silence.Eve Engel hopes to get her first kiss.Juliette Holmes and her mother go shopping in 1940s segregated Georgia. Podcast # 786
Oct 13
51 min
Squaring Up: The Moth Podcast
Two stories of planting your feet, facing your fears, and squaring up. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.Storytellers:As a marine deployed in Iraq, Maia Molina-Schaefer takes comfort in her electric toothbrush that plays a Destiny’s Child song.David Smith overcomes his fear of taking communionPodcast # 1004
Oct 9
15 min
A Love Note to NJ: The Moth Radio Hour
In this hour, stories from the Garden State—a tale of two cities, a sweet summer job, and meditations from the gas station. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director and resident Jersey girl, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Sidhu Gangadharan becomes a gas-pumping professional.Seeking connection, Marisa Januzzi Thomas gets a summer gig.Christian Estevez feels caught between worlds.Podcast # 1003
Oct 6
50 min
Secondhand Embarrassment: The Moth Podcast
On this episode, we’re embracing the cringe with two stories that’ll you make you feel secondhand embarrassment. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers:Sarah Finucane posts a very unflattering photo to social media.Ceren Ege gives a pretty awful giftPodcast #1002
Oct 2
17 min
Matters of the Heart: The Moth Radio Hour
This episode originally aired on March 28th, 2023.In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children. 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:Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds. Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive. Podcast # 810
Sep 29
50 min
Looking in the Mirror: The Moth Podcast
On this episode, we’ll hear two stories of people going through big changes - as they literally reflect on themselves. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen.Storytellers:Phineas Knowles has an eventful first shave.Esther Ngumbi vies to get her ears pierced despite her mother's objections.Podcast #1001
Sep 25
18 min
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