• Summary

  • On Tuesday's and Friday’s 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. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.

    2006-2020
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Episodes
  • The Moth Podcast: Moon Landing Anniversary
    Jul 19 2024

    In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all about space. Hosted by educator, storyteller, and astronaut Leland Melvin, we'll visit NASA training camp, the Hubble telescope, Pluto, and everywhere in between.

    Host:

    Leland Melvin

    Storytellers:

    Mike Massimino details his high stakes mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

    Cathy Olkin must troubleshoot a problem more than 4 billion miles away.

    Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that seemingly cuts short his dream of flying in space.

    Podcast: 876

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    48 mins
  • The Moth Radio Hour: Voicing Tough Truths
    Jul 16 2024

    In this hour, tellers who tell the truth and nothing but the truth, even when it's hard. Finding the right words in front of the president, in the face of the patriarchy, during a shocking encounter, and to pass on knowledge. This hour is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

    Storytellers:

    David Litt channels his alter ego, "Lips," while working as a presidential speechwriter.

    Nimisha Ladva sees the subtle ways her mother defies the patriarchal structure of her extended family.

    Alexis Barton learns nothing good happens after midnight.

    Sharon Salzberg's meditation teacher encourages her to use her voice and past experience to help others

    Podcast: 657

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    53 mins
  • Special Announcement: The Moth's Mainstage Tour Dates!
    Jul 12 2024

    If you enjoy the stories you hear on The Moth Podcast then come experience the magic of true stories told live in person at a Moth Mainstage show near you! The Moth Mainstage features five storytellers and a notable host who all share true tales–centered on a common theme—live and without notes!

    Tickets are on sale now at themoth.org/mainstage

    Tour stops include Martha's Vineyard, New York City, Manhattan, Toronto, New Haven, London, Iowa City, Tampa, Boston, Honolulu, Fort Collins, Fargo, Princeton, Austin, Atlanta, Nairobi, Portland, and Chicago with first-time stops in East Hampton, New York and Bismarck, North Dakota!

    "When it comes to engaging and brilliant storytelling, The Moth never disappoints." — Forbes

    “[The stories] range from touching to just plain hilarious.” — GQ Australia

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Great stories

The 1st story was by far the best. I feel the most alive by listening to it.

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Love the stories!

So many different speakers, and different topics all told by the people that experienced them, This podcast is sooo good!

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Always a delight!

Whenever I catch an episode of The Moth on the radio, I feel like I’ve won the lottery. I was thrilled to find the podcast and be able to control when and where I get to listen!

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This is Gold!

This is the best podcast ever! I listen when I’m getting ready for work, while I’m cleaning & anxious. Such a soothing way to disconnect and enjoy life experiences through other’s stories. So thankful it’s available

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Commodore FitzHigham is my new hero

Story telling in this episode could not be better. Resoundingly humorous, delightfully British. One heck of a tale about the absurdities we attach to cockameme schemes, uniting us all. The universal disdain for the French.

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Strength and humor.
To stand against hate with love.
To live a century and taste freedom.
...but see the war will never end.

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