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.
323 episodes transcribedThe Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-w...
On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, rec...
Hold on to your wallets, SSNs, and test papers. This episode is all about scams, schemes, and con artists. Student hijinx, famous grifts, mon...
In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Ho...
In this hour, stories live on Moth stages around the Lone Star State - Everything’s Bigger in Texas. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Direc...
In this hour, stories of do-overs, golden years, and new takes. One-more-chance—at work, in love, through art. This episode is hosted by Moth...
In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all about space. Hosted by e...
In this hour, tellers who tell the truth and nothing but the truth, even when it's hard. Finding the right words in front of the president, i...
If you enjoy the stories you hear on The Moth Podcast then come experience the magic of true stories told live in person at a Moth Mainstage...
In this hour, stories of time—its possibilities and its limitations. A secret room, a final basketball game, and a countdown to marriage—with...
In this episode, a special collaboration with our friends at Ear Hustle. We invite Ear Hustle's own Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods to help hos...
A special live edition of The Moth -- with five stories from a night showcasing the graduates of Moth High School storytelling workshops. Joi...
In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes. Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush and mischief of trying...
In this hour, stories from The Moth's SLAM Showcase - a night of storytelling do-overs for tales from The Moth's archives that needed slight...
This week, an episode in honor of Father's Day. Moments of unexpected understanding, confrontations in cars, and a rubber chicken. This episo...
On this episode, two stories all about summer camp.Host: Amanda GarciaStorytellers:Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp.Liz Kre...
In this hour, stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. From hearing your first Bruce Springsteen song, to experiencing a cultural...
In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is host...
On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.Host: Kate TellersStorytellers:Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her fathe...
In this hour, stories from the double helix -- genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the DNA. This hour is hoste...
