The Moth
The MothOn 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. ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 476 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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This episode originally aired on February 1, 2022. In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, S... more
To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain.
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Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special experience at a baseball stadium.
Rob... more
In this hour, stories about fathers and how they show up for their kids. As support systems and sounding boards, buddies and bear huggers. This episode is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic ... more
This episode originally aired on April 17, 2020
This week's episode is all about moments of truth. Our three slam stories are about awakenings, life-changing choices and everything in between. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Je... more
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- Beware ~ Not clean
How can a podcast that includes MANY offensive words be rated “clean”? That is untruthful. Do listeners really not care about what their children hear/will then use themselves? 💔🥺Unfortunate waste of taxpayer and my money…
Apple Podcasts1JbaRNinMD
United States11 days ago - Delightful
So glad Heavyweights premiered this podcast. It is joyful.
Apple Podcasts5Texas365United States12 days ago - Too many commercials
The titles says it all: TOO MANY COMMERCIALS.
Apple Podcasts2YW3492United States21 days ago - Nothing beats a good story!
The Moth never fails to deliver entertaining, thought-provoking stories. Your storytellers have kept me company on many long commutes. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5llamalovin'chilUnited States2 months ago - Heartfelt stories
The stories make me laugh, cry and understand better what people go through in their joys and struggles
Apple Podcasts5NiainFranceUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #124 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United States/Arts/Performing Arts |
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Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is The Moth about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Content primarily consists of heartfelt and humorous true stories told by individuals from various walks of life. Narratives reflect personal journeys involving themes like acceptance, family dynamics, friendship, aging, cultural identity, and moments of self-discovery. Each episode invites listeners to connect with the storytellers through relatable experiences filled with emotional insights, amusing anecdotes, and profound reflections, often leading to shared laughter and tears. The unique format promotes a sense of community and intimacy, allowing audiences to witness the raw storytelling process live, which sets it apart from most scripted or produced content.
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1. This American Life
2. Snap Judgment
3. Radiolab
4. Selected Shorts
5. Fresh Air
How many episodes of The Moth are there?
The Moth launched 18 years ago and published 476 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The Moth?
Recent guests on The Moth include:
1. Bridget Flaherty
2. Rob Warren
3. Jordie Poncy
4. Mike Sela
5. Eric Scheur
6. Samantha Williams
7. Shannon Garvey
8. Gabe Woods-Lamanuzzi
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