Arts · Performing Arts
by 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…
The Moth Podcast episode "Squaring Up" features two personal stories centered on confronting fears and standing firm in difficult moments, hosted by Chloe Salmon. The first story comes from Maia Molina-Schaefer, a marine deployed to Iraq, who finds unexpected comfort and resilience through an electric toothbrush that…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate personal storytelling about resilience and confronting fear, or if you're a regular Moth listener seeking authentic human narratives.
The Moth Radio Hour presents "A Love Note to NJ," a 50-minute episode celebrating New Jersey through personal storytelling. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth's Senior Director and self-described Jersey girl, the episode features three distinct narratives rooted in the Garden State. Sidhu Gangadharan recounts his…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate personal narratives about ordinary life, have a connection to New Jersey, or are a regular Moth listener seeking quality storytelling with regional flavor.
The Moth Podcast's 'Secondhand Embarrassment' episode (episode #1002) is a 18-minute installment hosted by Emily Couch featuring two personal stories centered on moments of social awkwardness and cringe. The episode delivers exactly what its title promises: narratives designed to evoke that uncomfortable, vicarious…
Worth it if you enjoy The Moth's format of personal storytelling and find humor in relatable moments of social awkwardness.
The Moth Radio Hour's 'Matters of the Heart' episode features four personal stories centered on love, family, and connection. Hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles, the episode explores different dimensions of the heart's concerns: romantic love, parental love, and familial bonds. Kristy Hawkins shares her experience…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate, true personal stories about love and family and appreciate The Moth's unscripted storytelling format.
The Moth Podcast episode 1001, 'Looking in the Mirror: The Mirror Podcast,' presents two personal narratives centered on moments of self-reflection and physical transformation. Hosted by Larry Rosen, the episode features storytellers Phineas Knowles and Esther Ngumbi, each recounting pivotal coming-of-age moments.…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate personal narratives about transformation and self-discovery, and appreciate The Moth's storytelling format without needing expert analysis or surprising revelations.
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The Moth Radio Hour's 1000th episode features three distinct personal narratives hosted by Meg Bowles. The first story follows Brently Heilbron, who transforms a social media joke into a passion project—suggesting a narrative about creative evolution and unexpected commitment. The second features Jonna Mendez, former…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate personal storytelling with high emotional stakes and appreciate hearing from people with unusual expertise or experiences.
The Moth Podcast episode 999, "Coming Home," features two personal narratives centered on identity, heritage, and belonging. Host Emily Couch introduces two storytellers exploring their connections to family history and cultural roots. Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen shares her journey of converting to Judaism, only to discover…
Worth it if you enjoy personal narratives about cultural identity, family secrets, and self-discovery, or if you're already a Moth listener seeking quality storytelling in a short format.
The Moth Radio Hour presents three personal narratives exploring liminal spaces and identity struggles, hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo. Carl Cannon, a military policeman, recounts his assignment to one of the world's most dangerous prisons, navigating the moral and physical complexities of that environment.…
Worth it if you enjoy intimate personal storytelling about identity, moral complexity, and life transitions told by people who've lived them.
This Moth episode features two personal stories set in Los Angeles, hosted by Dan Kennedy. The first story, told by Bryan Kett, describes an encounter with fellow Angelenos at a grocery store—a seemingly mundane moment that The Moth's format typically transforms into something revealing about human connection or…
Worth it if you enjoy The Moth's format of personal storytelling and want two quick LA-themed narratives, or if you're exploring the podcast's back catalog.
The Moth Radio Hour presents "Fresh Starts," an episode featuring five personal stories from The Moth's Education Program, all centered on the theme of new beginnings. Hosted by Peter Aguero, the episode explores how people navigate transitions across different life domains. Aravah Chaiken shares a story about…
Worth it if you enjoy personal essay storytelling and relatable narratives about life transitions, or if you're already a Moth listener seeking another installment of their consistent format.
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The Moth Podcast episode 998 features two personal stories centered on unexpected moments of shock and surprise. Host Marc Sollinger introduces two storytellers sharing distinct experiences. Susan Rohde recounts discovering her nine-year-old foster daughter making unauthorized Amazon purchases—a moment that catches…
Worth it if you enjoy The Moth's personal narrative format and appreciate stories about parenting challenges and family vulnerability.
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