The Moth

The Moth

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The Moth episodes

  • 25 Years of Stories: Community

    This week, we feature a story about an eventful party conference in Australia. Plus, we take a look at our new book: “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth.“ This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

    Host: Kate Tellers

    Storytellers: Kathryn Bendall

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    24 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Under The Gun

    In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. 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.

    Hosted by: Meg Bowles

    Storytellers:

    Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.

    Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.

    Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: The Wisdom of Elders

    In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Hosted by: Angelica Lindsey-Ali

    Storytellers:

    Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

    Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th grade eacher.

    Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway.

    Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: Giving and Receiving Love

    This week, we feature two stories about love. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

    Host: Dame Wilburn

    Storytellers: Kimberly Gotches, Alex Campbell

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    18 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Shocks and Surprises

    In this hour, a woman gets a call in the middle of the night; a young boy discovers the truth about his idol; a girl does her best to prepare for a big moment; and a family camps out in hopes of seeing the Kennedy family. 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.

    Hosted by: Catherine Burns

    Storytellers:

    Teri Garr bonds with friends over justice and revenge.

    Liel Leibowitz learns the identity of a real-life anti-hero from his childhood.

    Nasrin Marzban gets ready to meet the Shah of Iran.

    Micaela Murphy endures a family beach vacation.

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On

    In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. 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.

    Hosted by: Meg Bowles

    Storytellers:

    8-year-old Sara Jonsson realizes her new toy is more responsibility than she bargained for.

    Mike Maloch has to face his fears on the job.

    Samira Sahebi has an unexpected visit to the ER.

    Beth Bradley inches toward a breaking point near the end a 14k hike up a mountain in Colorado.

    Shaun Leonardo pursues his dream of becoming a luchador.

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: Finding Power

    This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.

    Host: Jodi Powell

    Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido

    To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com

    To find out more about Lyralen Kaye's social justice theater and film go to anothercountryproductions.com

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    22 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: The Places We Tell Our Stories

    In this hour, stories of protections and curses, love and war, and straying from both convention and home. Hosted by George Dawes Green, founder of The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Hosted by: George Dawes Green

    Storytellers:

    Edgar Oliver sets the mood in Greenwood Cemetery.

    Sheri Holman is convinced a curse has latched onto her family and life.

    Larry Kerr concocts a plan for love amidst the rage of war.

    Anoush Froundjian parts from her reserved lifestyle to see how the other half lives.

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    58 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Attitude Adjustments

    In this hour, new purposes, shifting perspectives, and fresh takes. At work, at home, and on the streets of Harlem. This episode 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.

    Hosted by: Suzanne Rust

    Storytellers:

    Frank O'Keefe takes us inside the world of the New York City Sanitation Department.

    Julia Bucci can't use her usual academic approach when confronted with a matter of the heart.

    Ayisha Irfan finds herself in the awkward role of the "office Muslim."

    On the night of Obama's election, Maxie Jones witnesses change on the streets of Harlem.

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    58 min
  • 25 Years of Stories: Critical Crash

    This week, remembering a very special storyteller. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

    Host: Sarah Austin Jenness

    Storyteller: T. Dixon

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    18 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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