The Moth
Tuesdays 10-11 p.m., Saturdays 5-6 p.m., and Sundays 10-11 p.m.
The Moth has three ongoing programs, all of which contribute their very best stories to The Moth Radio Hour: The Moth Mainstage where celebrities appear alongside unique voices from all walks of life (an astronaut, an owl expert, a reformed pickpocket, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist are among the hundreds and hundreds of storytellers to date); The Moth’s StorySLAM competitions, which are open to all and rapidly expanding to cities across the country; and The Moth’s community outreach program, MothShop, which bring workshops to people whose stories would otherwise go unheard.
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Latest Episodes
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Secondhand Embarrassment: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, we’re embracing the cringe with two stories that’ll you make you feel secondhand embarrassment. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers:Sarah Finucane posts a very unflattering photo to social media.Ceren Ege gives a pretty awful giftPodcast #1002
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Matters of the Heart: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on March 28th, 2023.In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds. Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive. Podcast # 810
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Looking in the Mirror: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, we’ll hear two stories of people going through big changes - as they literally reflect on themselves. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen.Storytellers:Phineas Knowles has an eventful first shave.Esther Ngumbi vies to get her ears pierced despite her mother's objections.Podcast #1001
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Puppets, Pastors & Secret Agents: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories of considering "what's in a name," a dangerous CIA mission, and the rise and fall of an unusual musical act. 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.Storytellers:What started as a joke on social media becomes a passion project for Brently Heilbron.As the Chief of Disguise at the CIA, Jonna Mendez breaks a cardinal rule and becomes visible.Esau McCaulley prepares for the most difficult eulogy of his pastoral career.Podcast # 1000
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Coming Home: The Moth PodcastIn this episode, we’ve got two stories all about finding out where you come from - the process of figuring out who you are in relation to your family, your culture, your background, even your language. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers:Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen tries to convert to Judaism, but discovers that her family already has a connection to the religion.Iris Luz Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.Podcast # 999
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Navigating the Gray: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on February 14th, 2023.In this episode, stories from the gray areas and in-between spaces. Stuck in the middle, straddling two worlds, or searching for where you belong. This episode is hosted by Grown hosts Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers: Military policeman Carl Cannon is assigned duty in one of the most dangerous prisons on the planet.James Han Mattson moves to Korea to meet his birth family and connect with his Korean heritage.First time pageant contestant Nicole Kelly enters the Miss Iowa competition.Podcast # 804
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City of Angels: The Moth PodcastThis episode originally aired on August 30, 2019Two stories from Los Angeles. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy.Storytellers:Bryan Kett encounters some fellow Angelonos at a grocery store.Julieta Gilbert decides to march in a protest.Podcast # 613
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Fresh Starts: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories from The Moth's Education Program about starting fresh. New jobs, new schools, and new perspectives. This episode is hosted by Peter Aguero. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.Edie Wadman comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme—babysitting. Max Chwatko finds comfort during grief. Hope Guzzle prioritizes grades over her health. Andrew McGill finds a new passion, thanks to a 6:45am class. Podcast # 998
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Taken by Surprise: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, two stories about two very different kinds of shock and surprise. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger.Storytellers:Susan Rohde is surprised to discover her nine year-old foster daughter making some unauthorized Amazon purchases. Stephanie Rogers’ feels helpless when her son, who lives on the other side of the country, undergoes anaphylactic shock.Podcast # 998
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Eyewitness: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on December 20th, 2022.In this episode, stories of historical events and momentous decisions with far-reaching impacts. A teacher who pushes boundaries, a trail-blazing student, and a political prisoner in Soviet Russia. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Toby Price faces unexpected consequences when he introduces his students to a book he and his family love. Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton follows in the footsteps of the Little Rock Nine. Victor Levenstein realizes one thing has accompanied him throughout his time in a Soviet prison: his mugshot. Podcast # 796