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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
  • The Moth Podcast: Full Costume

    The Moth Podcast: Full Costume
    Jul 25 2025
    On this episode, we’re putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear. Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown. 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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    20 mins
  • The Moth Radio Hour: All the World’s a Stage

    The Moth Radio Hour: All the World’s a Stage
    Jul 22 2025
    Ready the spotlight and raise the curtains! In this hour, performers, sour notes, tough critics, and a unique take on Mary Poppins. 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: Laura Hitchcock is entrusted with her teacher's prized trumpet. Jason Mesches plays a medley of his own creation for his unconventional piano teacher. Phil Wang contends with his lisp during his primary school's production of Mary Poppins. Ashley Johnson moves to LA to pursue her dream of acting. A series of unfortunate events befalls Liz Phair when she performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting. 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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    59 mins
  • The Moth Podcast: Cruise Control

    The Moth Podcast: Cruise Control
    Jul 18 2025
    On this episode, we take a ride in a car - exploring the places they take us and the memories we make along the way. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Oscar Saavedra tries to make sure his mom doesn't find out what he did to the family's car. Nina Slowinski learns about her father's car, and her father. Podcast # 710 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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    16 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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Strength and humor.
To stand against hate with love.
To live a century and taste freedom.
...but see the war will never end.

My Heart Is Lifted and Broken (kgb)

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