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 i...
The Moth Radio Hour: Menorahs, Presents and Palm Trees - December Holiday Stories
In this special December holiday hour, stories about celebration, differing traditions, and family. A mother and son do their best to keep the gifting spirit alive, a daughter tries to fulfill her mother’s wish for a Trinidadian feast, and a man waits and waits for the perfect moment to kiss a date. Those and more stories in this episode. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Peter Aguero and his mother exchange holiday gifts made of paper.Tracey Segarra sends a Hanukkah card that her mother-in-law takes issue with.Steve Glickman attempts to escape a snowy Chicagoan Christmas for Puerto Vallarta.Dawn Fraser is tasked to find the perfect ingredients for a Trinidadian Christmas.Evan Lunt takes his grandmother’s menorah to college as a keepsake of her.Bernie Somers counts down to a first kiss on New Year's Eve with a romantic interest.
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Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped
We take a look back at some of the stories that most resonated with our audience. This episode was hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.If you'd like to check out the video countdown of 2024’s most shared Moth stories we mentioned in the episode, you can follow us on TikTok or Instagram @MothStories.Storyteller:Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
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The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth
In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.Storytellers:Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip. Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.Podcast # 897
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The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols
What happens when you meet your idols. In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.Storytellers:Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.Podcast # 896
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The Moth Radio Hour: In Service Of
In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends. Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.Podcast # 699
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.
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