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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.
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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 against cultural norms.
James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting.
Podcast # 907
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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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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 subway.
Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for a triathlon.
Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss.
Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China.
Podcast # 709
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In this hour, expect the unexpected! False assumptions and surprising revelations at home, online, and in the fridge. 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:
Benji Waterhouse makes a house call during his first week as a psychiatrist.
Comedian Jamie McDonald finds himself at the center of a Twitter storm.
Salima Saxton and her husband try to build the "perfect life".
Podcast # 905
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In honor of the big game, we've got three stories all about football, family, and growing up. This episode is hosted by Marc Sollinger.
Storytellers:
Dame Wilburn is hit hard while playing tackle football.
Tina Moore connects with her son by getting into fantasy football.
Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.
Podcast # 904
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In this hour, we're drawing back the curtain! Surprises, discoveries, and difficult realizations. All will be revealed... This hour 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:
Linda King makes a grave mistake at a wake.
Aisha Rodriguez has always felt like one of the guys, until she has a reckoning with her sense of safety.
Meredith Morrison gets a coveted role in the school play much to her chagrin.
Betty Reid Soskin, a Black woman, and her family try to adjust when move to an all-white neighborhood in the 1960s.
Jayson Nuñez gets the bike he always wanted.
Jitesh Jaggi helps bring breakdancing to the streets of Mumbai.
Podcast # 703
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This week on The Moth Radio Hour: stories of beef! Petty grievances to full blown rivalries. At work, over the phone, and, of course, online. 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:
Lori Tucker-Sullivan begins getting a series of strange phone calls.
18 year old Morgan Balavage is betrayed by a friend/coworker.
Matthew Trenda gets into a war of words with an internet stranger.
Diego Aguirre finds it difficult to be both angry at the world and a dog owner.
Podcast # 903
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On this episode - we’ll put on our dance shoes, we’ll find our pelvis, and we’ll find the joy and the self-expression that anybody, at any age, can get from dance. This episode is hosted by Blaze Ferrer.
Storytellers:
Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.
Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.
Podcast # 902
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Let the feathers fly! This week, a special avian hour. Stories from a Ravenmaster, a scientist, and a reluctant chicken farmer about the birds that made them as happy as a lark or as crazy as a loon. This episode is hosted by The Moth's former Artistic Director, Catherine Burns, and her parrot, Hamilton. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit.
Research scientist Irene Pepperburg forms a 30-year bond with a parrot named Alex.
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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.
A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.
In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.
Podcast # 901
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For the New Year, we've got two stories about resolving to quit some bad habits. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Ian Stewart does his best to quit smoking.Melissa Earley learns some lessons on a post-divorce vacation.
Podcast # 900
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In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. 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:
Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BARTJoel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition. Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.
Podcast # 901
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In this hour, windows into new or unfamiliar worlds. Behind the scenes at a haunted attraction, back of house at a Portland restaurant, and the thrills of Christian puppetry. 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:
Amir Baghdadchi takes on a frightening new gig.
Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.
Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.
Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.
Podcast # 899
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On this episode, two stories about being grateful, especially around the holidays. This episode is hosted by Christina Norman.
Storytellers:
Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.
Podcast # 888
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In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. Hosted 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:
Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper.
Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with.
Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta.
Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas.
Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her.
Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest.
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We take a look back at some of the stories that most resonated with our audience. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
If you'd like to check out the video countdown of 2024’s most shared Moth stories we mentioned in the episode, you can follow us on TikTok or Instagram @MothStories.
Storyteller:
Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
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In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Storytellers:
Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.
Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.
New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."
Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.
Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.
Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.
8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.
Podcast # 897
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What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.
Podcast # 896
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In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends. Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.
Podcast # 699
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On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a Moth Mainstage story is crafted - and talk about what it takes to make sure a story is heard.
If you'd like to support the important work that The Moth is doing to build empathy and increase connection, please make a donation. Visit themoth.org, or text give24 to 78679.
This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
A special thanks to Crystal Finn, Matilda Matabwa, Pastor Herbert Broome, and Larry Rosen, whose voices we heard in this episode.
Storytellers:
Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum.
Podcast # 895
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you said "All the World's a Stage" I say "A Farewell to the Kings!" #Canada is not the 51st State. get behind or be on the wring side of histiry
great story
why, why, why does every audience have the same cackling hen laughing loader than anyone else? Someone needs to have a talk with her.
loved this episode
sunny jacobs' husband was a violent kidnapper and sexual predator. He didn't kill those police officers, but he was not as innocent as her story makes him out to be.
how can i have the text of podcast?
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I've been consistently amazed by the depth and diversity of stories shared on 'The Moth.' Each episode is a testament to the power of personal storytelling and the incredible range of human experiences. https://www.thomasnet.com/company/donut-boxery-30984298/profile
I absolutely love 'The Moth'! Each episode is a captivating journey into the heart of storytelling. The raw authenticity and diverse experiences shared by the storytellers never fail to inspire and move me. https://hubhopper.com/episode/how-deli-paper-is-made-1721819357/32646470
I absolutely love The Moth! Each episode is a powerful reminder of the beauty of storytelling and the incredible diversity of human experiences. The authenticity and emotion in every story keep me hooked from start to finish. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marketing-and-branding-strategies-in-cereal-packaging--60757173
how I find this speech passege? I want reading passages in time I hearing this episode.
The final story was so moving and inspiring.
why do they keep deleting episodes a couple weeks after releasing them?
In About this Episode, it should say 'pastime'.
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asking because I'm genuinely curious....why do they keep spamming the swing dance story at the end of the podcasts lately?
The jaguar story is one of the best full circle stories I have ever heard.
How about some editing here? Every story is repeated...and on top of that, they are all repeats from previous shows.
Hello there! How can I find the transcript of this podcast?!
what a great episode 😍