The Moth

The Moth

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The Moth episodes

  • Revisiting The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Anthony Griffith

    This week, we're rediscovering one of the most memorable Moth stories ever told, “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times,” told by Anthony Griffith, in honor of his new book. We follow up with Anthony in a brand new interview about the day he told this story and his life afterwards. Behind the Laughter, A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy and Hope is available now wherever you buy your books. This episode is hosted by The Moth’s long time artistic director, Catherine Burns.

    Hosted by: Catherine Burns

    Storyteller: Anthony Griffith

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    23 min
  • Revisiting The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Anthony Griffith
    This week, we're rediscovering one of the most memorable Moth stories ever told, “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times,” told by Anthony Griffith, in honor of his new book. We follow up with Anthony in a brand new interview about the day he told this story and his life afterwards. Behind the Laughter, A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy and Hope is available now wherever you buy your books. This episode is hosted by The Moth’s long time artistic director, Catherine Burns.
    Hosted by: Catherine Burns
    Storyteller: Anthony Griffith
    25 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mom
    Molly Ringwald finds herself in the principal’s office with her daughter, a young man navigates life with his single mom, a boy who loves Barbies is terrified at the thought of playing tackle football, and a daughter contemplates how to face her mother’s death with grace.
    54 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mom

    In this hour, Molly Ringwald finds herself in the principal’s office with her daughter, a young man navigates life with his single mom, a boy who loves Barbies is terrified at the thought of playing tackle football, and a daughter contemplates how to face her mother’s death with grace.* *The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Hosted by: Catherine Burns

    Storytellers: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Griffith, Julian Goldhagen and Kate Tellers

    Anthony Griffith’s new book, Behind the Laughter: A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy and Hope, is available now wherever you buy your books.

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    57 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Other People's Shoes

    In this hour, ballet "late in life," an unusual pet, drag queens and divorce. Stories to show us a new perspective. 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.

    Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness

    Storytellers: Val Rigodon, Lincoln Bonner, James Braly, Robert Sherer, Brian Belovitch

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    57 min
  • Tales from the Emerald Isle: Michael Devlin, Claire Nevin & Paul Doran

    This month is Irish Heritage Month, and on this episode, we’re celebrating all things Irish, a culture in which storytelling is tradition and a people who are working to keep it alive today.

    Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

    Storytellers: Michael Devlin, Claire Nevin & Paul Doran

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    28 min
  • The Moth Radio Hour: A Wrestler, an Exoneree, and a Nurse

    A little boy and his grandma attend a pro-wrestling match in 1955; a prisoner is contacted by a girl who says she’s his daughter; a high school principal goes above and beyond with a needy student; a teenager has a life changing experience during an internship at a hospital; and an experienced nurse has to act fast to save a life. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness.

    Storytellers: Richard Price, Merlixse Ventura, Lydia Velez, Rickie Johnson, Tim King

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    58 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. The Moth’s third book, Occasional Magic, is now available wherever you buy your books.
    Hosted by: Catherine Burns
    Storytellers: Chenjerai Kumanyika,Edgar Oliver, Matt McArthur, Sofija Stefonovic
    54 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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