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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 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 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Shortcuts: The Moth Podcast

    Shortcuts: The Moth Podcast
    Mar 27 2026
    On this week’s episode, two stories about taking shortcuts. Hosted by Dan Kennedy. Storytellers: Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club. Amanda Egge gets creative in rehab. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour

    Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour
    Mar 24 2026
    In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination. Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals. Madeline Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air. Liz Mills is her daring brother's emergency contact. Boots Lupenui witnesses magic conjured by the the "heirloom songs" of Kohala. Podcast # 970 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • You Gone Learn: The Moth Radio Hour

    You Gone Learn: The Moth Radio Hour
    Mar 20 2026
    This Episode originally aired on May 3rd, 2022. In this hour, stories of education, illumination, or just being schooled. The lessons learned from communities new and old, on top of a glacier, and from children. This episode is hosted by Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Dan Souza teaches English and learns about Hungarian karaoke. Jen Rubin plans to be spontaneous. Matty Struski learns about resiliency, and slides. Diane Harari learns that piano recitals are child's play. Burnell Cotlon returns to the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild the community he loves. Podcast # 763 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
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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!

Always a delight!

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

Love the stories!

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

Great stories

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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

This is Gold!

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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.

Commodore FitzHigham is my new hero

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