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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.
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- 2 days ago50 min
On The Job: The Moth Radio Hour
This week, an episode in which storytellers transport us to the behind the scenes of their workplaces. A McDonald’s, a law office, a fishing boat. Hosted and produced by Moth Senior Director, Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers: As teens working at McDonald’s, Bob Gurnett and his buddy make an art of doing the least.In his early days as a lawyer, Reggie Williams’ relationship with his boss turns complex. Kaylen Duquette reconciles what it means to come from a line of New England fishermen.Podcast # 1008
- 6 days ago32 min
That's A Funny Story: The Moth Podcast
Telling a story onstage and telling jokes onstage are two very different things. But when a comedian takes a risk and tells a Moth story? Well, the result can be magical. On this episode, we're featuring two of our favorite stories from comedians. They're funny, yes, but they're also vulnerable and real. This episode was hosted by Ophira Eisenberg.Storytellers:Hari Kondabolu confronts a heckler after years of hearing jerks in the front row.Judy Gold discusses how her faith helped her through some of her darkest hours.If you like comedians telling stories, you may want to join us for a special Mainstage in NYC on Saturday, November 14. We’re teaming up with Comic Relief and the New York Comedy Festival. Ophira Eisenberg (who hosted this episode!) will be hosting and five incredible comedians (Jay Jurden, Laura Benanti, Devon Walker, Jake Cornell, and Hari Kondabolu) will be telling stories. Tickets and more information here: https://www.themoth.org/tickets/the-moth-mainstage-in-new-york-6
- 1 weeks ago50 min
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
- 1 weeks ago22 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.
- 2 weeks ago50 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
- 2 weeks ago14 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).
- 3 weeks ago51 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
- 3 weeks ago15 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
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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.
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