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.
433 episodes transcribedOn this week’s episode, two stories about taking shortcuts. Hosted by Dan Kennedy. Storytellers: Lawrence Wood is too honest with his book club. A...
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 ep...
This Episode originally aired on May 3rd, 2022. In this hour, stories of education, illumination, or just being schooled. The lessons learned from co...
There 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 s...
We're almost at the Oscars, and to celebrate, we have two stories that feel especially cinematic. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. Storytelle...
In 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...
March 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 hoste...
This episode originally aired on April 19th, 2022. In this hour, the people we've loved and lost, their memories preserved in these stories. Mothers,...
At age nine, poet Javier Zamora began a harrowing 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the United States. More than twenty years later, he shared hi...
In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end—figuratively and literally. Leaving the "nest," reptilian co-workers, and a school...
As America approaches it's 250th anniversary, we’ve decided to explore the American Dream - not just the singular American Dream, but all of them. Bec...
In honor of Valentine's Day, let The Moth whisper sweet somethings in your ear(buds). Stories of falling in love, enduring devotion, and romance that...
Our stories define us and shape us. They’re beloved treasures passed down or secrets that we hide. Stories can be personal legend or family legacy. I...
In this hour, a special live show from New York City, featuring storytellers from around the globe. Tales of bold moves, facing fears, and risky decis...
In honor of Valentine's Day, we've got a special episode hosted by The Modern Love Podcast's Anna Martin. It's all about the pain and heartache and di...
This episode originally aired on June 21, 2022. In this episode, five strangers redefine themselves and family in the face of their past. This episod...
It’s that time of year when it feels like everyone is talking about football... so on this episode, two stories related to football that aren’t about...
In this hour, stories about truth—family secrets, trap questions, and a confession 60 years in the making. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Direc...
It’s restaurant week here in NYC, and so we're celebrating the neighborhood spots that feel almost like home and all the hard-working chefs and server...
This episode originally aired on April 5th, 2022. In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting gran...
