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 | 441 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||
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This week, we reair a special episode that originally ran to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It includes a broad range of voices and perspectives, with two Moth stories from LGBTQ storytellers, Richard Cardillo and Sonia Aud... more
In this hour, stories from Moth open mic StorySLAMs with the theme "Green." Gardens, edamame, and nervous novices. To quote Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." This episode is hosted by Moth director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is pro... more
On this episode... two stories, one about a Home Economics class, the other about a sibling rivalry. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Suzanne Ketchum Adams learns to stand up for herself in a Home Ec class.
Jeff Rose’s mother... more
This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Mo... more
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Canadaa month ago - Such a fantastic podcast!
I look forward to every new episode - thank you!
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United Statesa month ago - Just wonderful
Give it a try. If you love stories this is it.
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Taiwan3 months ago You'll feel all the feels!
Podcast Addict53 months agonurseratched- Life saver
This podcast has been a lifesaver for me. Since my cd player in my 2011 Toyota died, I can no longer listen exclusively to my audio books. Since discovering The Moth, I’m even happier to listen to the amazing stories often. Thank you Moth!
Apple Podcasts5Chez mishUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #144 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United States/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Canada/Arts/Performing Arts |
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What is The Moth about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Each episode showcases a diverse array of personal narratives revolving around universal themes such as family dynamics, resilience, love, connection, and the courage to share one's journey. Storytellers come from various walks of life, often bringing deeply moving or humorous tales that highlight personal transformation or communal experiences. Noteworthy episodes explore topics like the impact of growing up, mental health, and the joy of rediscovering connections. Unique to this show is its commitment to encouraging those from all backgrounds to share their stories live, fostering an environment of openness and authenticity among listeners.
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How many episodes of The Moth are there?
The Moth launched 17 years ago and published 441 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. Suzanne Ketchum Adams
2. Jeff Rose
3. Helen Langlee Wyss
4. Hari Sanghvi
5. Wendy Suzuki
6. Scott Gravatt
7. Nimisha Ladva
8. Norman Lear
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