Description
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.
Episodes
- 2026 / 8 / 21Calling In: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, we explore The Moth Pitchline, the place where anyone, anywhere, can pitch us their story. We'll feature a story that came from a pitch, as well as a couple of pitches that caught our ears....
- 2026 / 8 / 18Driven: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on January 17th, 2023.Start your engines! In this hour, stories of being driven -- bound, determined, or literally in the passenger seat of a car. This episode is hosted by Moth...
- 2026 / 8 / 14Schooled: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, stories of the lessons we learn, both in and out of school. This episode was hosted by Michell Jalowski.Storytellers:As teenagers, Cathy Gasiorowicz and her sister Nina create a mime alphabet...
- 2026 / 8 / 11Soul Searching, Soul Food, and the Upside Down: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, big risks, long goodbyes, and the anatomy of a straw. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of...
- 2026 / 8 / 7Childhood Crushes: The Moth PodcastThis episode originally aired on January 15th, 2021On this episode, stories of childhood crushes and all the fun and embarrassment they entail.Hosted by: Chloe SalmonStorytellers:Tim searches for the perfect...
- 2026 / 8 / 4All Dressed Up: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on December 13th, 2022.Don your finest duds! This week, The Moth Radio Hour is all about clothes -- from DIY threads to silk blouses, from a prison visiting room to a runway in...
- 2026 / 7 / 31Rollerskates and Legacy: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, we’re featuring two stories from The Moth’s Community Program, both dealing with incarceration. This episode was hosted by Jermaine Archer.Storytellers:While in prison, Dolores Canales throws...
- 2026 / 7 / 28Feel Good: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories to boost the spirit. A cruise to Antarctica, a fresh loaf of bread, and bedtime stories. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth...
- 2026 / 7 / 24Bittersweet: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, stories about the strange mess and pettiness and confusion of being human - and the dark humor to be found there. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.Storytellers:Austin Butterfield finds...
- 2026 / 7 / 21Walking the Walk: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on April 11th, 2023.In this hour, stories of finding one's way—through heartbreak, adolescence, times of crisis, and public nudity. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller...
- 2026 / 7 / 17Hard Talks: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, two stories of having the hard conversations, and how nerve-wracking - and rewarding - they can be. Hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Annie Wiborg finds a way to give her daughter ‘the...
- 2026 / 7 / 14Choose Your Own Theme: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced...
- 2026 / 7 / 10Over My Head: The Moth PodcastThis episode originally aired on September 18th, 2019. This week, we're talking about stepping out of your comfort zone, those moments where you're really wondering if you're going to sink or swim. Hosted...
- 2026 / 7 / 7Taking Risks: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on January 3rd, 2023. In this hour, stories of diving in head first and putting it all on the line. Unconventional gifts, apex predators, and stock car racing. This episode is...
- 2026 / 7 / 3Blindsided: The Moth PodcastWhen something comes out of the blue, how do you react? Do you freeze? Do you panic? Or do you find a way to move forward? Today, we’ve got two stories about being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided, in...
- 2026 / 6 / 30Cotton Candy and Revolutionary Rides: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, an unconventional church, a bike ride for rights, and burning up the dance floor. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The...
- 2026 / 6 / 26Soccer Stories with Tierna Davidson: The Moth PodcastTo celebrate the start of the World Cup, we've got a very special episode hosted by Tierna Davidson - a soccer player for the US Women’s National Team and Gotham FC, and a World Cup winner and Olympic gold...
- 2026 / 6 / 23American Dreams: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories of American Dreams—from a beauty pageant hopeful, a farmhand, and an advocate. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of...
- 2026 / 6 / 19Presenting Office Ladies: Work FriendshipToday we’re bringing you an episode from our friends, Office Ladies hosts Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. In honor of Best Friends Day, we are handing the mic over to the duo who turned a "work friendship"...
- 2026 / 6 / 16Fabricated, Forged and Forgotten: The Moth Radio HourThis episode originally aired on November 29th, 2022. In this episode, stories of who we are and what we present to the world. White lies, falsified documents, playing dress up, and big transformations. This...
- 2026 / 6 / 12Death and What Remains: The Moth PodcastWhenever a loved one passes away, they leave behind memories: the way they laughed, their famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, the knowledge that you were cared for by someone special. But they also leave...
- 2026 / 6 / 9You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on November 15th, 2022. In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man...
- 2026 / 6 / 5BFFs: The Moth PodcastIn this episode, three stories all about friendship - from how they can be there for you during challenging times, to a friend’s unconditional love, to The Gummi Bears. Don’t worry, we’ll get there. This...
- 2026 / 6 / 2Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, storytellers face down the near-impossible...with mixed results. Skydiving, the first night shift, and training a kitten. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this...
- 2026 / 5 / 29Liberating Yourself with Busy Philipps: The Moth PodcastOn this very special episode of the Moth Podcast we feature stories of women and their liberation. This episode is hosted by actress, author and mega-fan of the Tony-nominated play Liberation, Busy Philipps,...
- 2026 / 5 / 26Facing Off and Facing Up: The Moth Radio HourThe Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022. In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell....
- 2026 / 5 / 22Wrestling Nerves: The Moth PodcastNerves. That feeling you get when you’re standing at the precipice of something big. On this episode, we’ll be visiting two moments of high anxiety, the day of a big work presentation, and the day of a high...
- 2026 / 5 / 19Culture Clash: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022. In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic...
- 2026 / 5 / 15Swiftly Flow The Days: The Moth PodcastThis episode originally aired on September 25th, 2020. This week, stories of parenting and being parented. This episode was hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two...
- 2026 / 5 / 12High Wire: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories of leaps of faith, taking risks, and joining the circus. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay...
- 2026 / 5 / 8Mothers and Memories with Padma Lakshmi: The Moth PodcastIn honor of Mother's Day, we've got a special episode hosted by Padma Lakshmi - a Moth storyteller, author, and the host and judge of America’s Culinary Cup. From buying cemetery plots, to learning to swim,...
- 2026 / 5 / 5Like Cats and Dogs: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on September 13th, 2022. In this hour, it's raining cats and dogs! (And a few snakes as well.) Reluctant pet owners, canine companionship, and an elderly cat named Rita. This...
- 2026 / 5 / 1Cat People: The Moth PodcastTo celebrate our feline friends and the sometimes complicated bonds we have with them, we have two stories about cats and cat people. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch Storytellers: David Rodriguez and...
- 2026 / 4 / 30Introducing Family LoreFamily Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to...
- 2026 / 4 / 28Soundtrack to Your Life: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories of how music moves us. Guitar lessons, band geeks, and record deals. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of...
- 2026 / 4 / 24Seen and Unseen: The Moth PodcastOn this episode we play with the idea of being, and not being, seen. When not being seen or acknowledged shines a light on a deeper social construct - or when being seen can literally put your life in danger....
- 2026 / 4 / 21Facing the Music: Stories about Coming to Terms: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on August 2nd, 2022. In this episode, four storytellers square up to the truth. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is...
- 2026 / 4 / 17The Moth Podcast: Technology FailsThis episode originally aired on September 13th 2019. This week, two stories of when technology really isn't the answer. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy. Storytellers: Jill Bergman, Aylie Baker To...
- 2026 / 4 / 14In Control, Or Not: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on July 19th, 2022. In this hour, four storytellers attempt to control the outcome. (As the universe laughs!) This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The...
- 2026 / 4 / 10What’s in a Name: The Moth PodcastOn this episode, we have two stories about names - the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. Storytellers: Elyse...
- 2026 / 4 / 7Cents and Sensibility: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, money talks. Stories of finances—coin collecting, running grifts, and determining the value of "stuff." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio...
- 2026 / 4 / 3American Dreams: Home - The Moth PodcastAs America approaches it's 250th anniversary, we're dedicating our Spring Mainstage season, as well as a special three episode podcast and radio series, to exploring the American dream. Our first episode...
- 2026 / 3 / 31When the World Shifts: The Moth Radio HourThis Episode originally aired on May 17th, 2022. In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This...
- 2026 / 3 / 27Shortcuts: The Moth PodcastOn 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...
- 2026 / 3 / 24Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio HourIn 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...
- 2026 / 3 / 20You Gone Learn: The Moth Radio HourThis 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...
- 2026 / 3 / 17They Did WHAT: The Moth PodcastThere are so many ways a story can move you - it can make you laugh, can make you cry, can make you rethink your place in the world… but sometimes a story can make you go… what?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! That...
- 2026 / 3 / 13This Should Be A Movie: The Moth PodcastWe're almost at the Oscars, and to celebrate, we have two stories that feel especially cinematic. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. Storytellers: Jitesh Jaggi discovers why his father never taught...
- 2026 / 3 / 10Legends: The Moth Radio HourIn this hour, stories of legends: the people that have left an indelible mark—in our memories or the history books. A steelworker, a Cuban grandmother, and Medgar Evers. This episode is hosted by Moth...
- 2026 / 3 / 6Women Up: The Moth PodcastMarch is women’s history month, and to honor that, we're sharing two stories of women who faced challenges and … woman-ed up. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Alison Stewart gets...