The Moth

The Moth

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The Moth episodes

  • The Moth Radio Hour: Food, Glorious Food

    In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

    The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Ritija Gupta follows her grandmother's recommended all-yellow diet in the name of love.

    Mercy Lung'aho leads an experiment with beans, designed to combat anemia.

    Dihan Hossain dreams of tasting New York City pizza.

    Joan Juliet Buck's uncle loses a suitcase of smoked salmon -- and a family member.

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    55 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Kids Leading

    In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

    Carolina Ureña Ruez faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade.

    Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella.

    Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

    Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.

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    55 min
  • Kid Stuff: Madden Mcdonagh and Nepurko Keiwua

    On this episode, we learn from children. This episode is hosted by Chloe Salmon.

    Storytellers:

    Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.

    Nepurko Keiwua leads a rib revolution.

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    19 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: All the World's a Stage

    In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

    Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

    Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

    Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

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    55 min
  • A Chat on the Stoop: Hasna Muhammad and In Deep Water

    In this special episode, we examine the relationship between Swimming and the Black community. And we hear from one of our favorite podcasts, The Stoop. If you’d like to listen to more great stories from The Stoop, subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts, or visit thestoop.org to learn more.

    This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust and Leila Day.

    Storyteller:

    While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.

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    43 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Occasional Magic

    In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. Hosted by the Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard.

    Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith.

    Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive.

    Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism.

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    55 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: You Are Here

    In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train.

    Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.

    Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.

    A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon.

    Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage.

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    55 min
  • The Family Car: Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa

    On this episode of the Moth podcast, we examine the relationship between cars and families. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

    Storytellers:

    Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car

    Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan

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    17 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Not for the Faint of Heart

    In this hour, stories of fear. From daily anxieties to earth-shattering moments of life-or-death terror. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    Jessica Pan attempts to cure her social anxiety.

    Nick Revell takes a nerve wracking drive down a British motorway.

    Single mom, Katie Houghton-Ward, fears for her family's safety.

    Sudhesh Dahad deals with the aftermath of a near-death experience.

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    55 min
  • Hellos and Goodbyes: Woniya Thibeault and Mike Birbiglia

    On this episode of the Moth Podcast, Catherine Burns, our former artistic director, shares the very first story she ever directed, and the last. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns.

    Storytellers:

    Woniya Thibeault survives in the wilderness

    Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken

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    33 min

About The Moth

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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…

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