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The Moth

The Moth
The Moth
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Motherhood
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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. ... more

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This episode originally aired on November 29th, 2022.

In this episode, stories of who we are and what we present to the world. White lies, falsified documents, playing dress up, and big transformations. This show is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic... more

Whenever a loved one passes away, they leave behind memories: the way they laughed, their famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, the knowledge that you were cared for by someone special.

But they also leave behind objects, and those objects can be dee... more

This Episode originally aired on November 15th, 2022.

In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man discovers the rodeo, and an adult is cast i... more

In this episode, three stories all about friendship - from how they can be there for you during challenging times, to a friend’s unconditional love, to The Gummi Bears. Don’t worry, we’ll get there.

This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytel... more

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Recent Guests

Kristina Miggiani
Lawyer from Malta living in DC who shared a story at a DC Story Slam
Episode: Death and What Remains: The Moth Podcast
Lisa Shroyer
Popular knitting content creator and writer from Colorado who shared a Denver Story Slam piece
Episode: Death and What Remains: The Moth Podcast
Ivan McClellan
Photojournalist and designer, 8 Seconds project
The Moth Stage/Storyteller
Episode: You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio Hour
Steve Peebles
Actor and storyteller, Shattered Globe Theatre
The Moth Stage
Episode: You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio Hour
Kimberly Reed
Filmmaker and trans advocate
The Moth Stage
Episode: You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio Hour
Gabi Rome
Storyteller
Detroit storyteller
Episode: Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour
Elliot Higgins
Storyteller
Dentist and open mic storyteller
Episode: Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour
Wendy Irwin
Storyteller
East London resident, cancer survivor
Episode: Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour
Lisa Stump
Storyteller
Andover, Massachusetts resident
Episode: Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 33.4k ratings
  • Goodbye Moth

    I have listened to the Moth for many years. I used to think they represented a cross section of America fairly well. I never expected to like or identify with all of the speakers, but thought the variety was fair. However, over time they have drifted so far towards LGBTQ+, DEI and liberal topics that I find myself skipping many of the speakers. The show skews so far that I don’t think they represent a cross section of America any longer, and certainly not my values. Therefore it is time for me t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DonP50
    United States2 months ago
  • Love

    Want to fall in love with people again? I mean like all of humanity? Listen to this podcast to remember that you are not alone in your joy, in your pain, in your growth. So many amazing people! Thank you for sharing your stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegWaldo
    United States3 months ago
  • Refreshing

    This podcast has made me listen actively, feel feelings and abstain from the stress and anxiety hamster wheel of politics and true crime which have become harder to separate as separate genres these days. The stories of the excellent story tellers are beautiful. They make you laugh, cry, laugh until you cry and I feel lighter after having listened.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyLeeM1977
    United States3 months ago
  • TOP 5

    This is personally my all time favorite podcast. There are so many stories not in the podcast though so go to the website and all the archived stories there…. This is the grandfather of all story telling platforms that are out now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    white witch brewing
    United States3 months ago
  • Gone downhill

    I used to absolutely love this podcast but now, more often than not, I find the stories tired and uninteresting. Instead of trying so hard to be woke, they should put the focus back on finding fantastic entertaining stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ginny Violet
    United States4 months ago

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Common feedback points include occasional overlong intros and a high frequency of sponsor reads, but many still find the storytelling compelling and engaging.
Listeners praise the show's emotional honesty and storytelling craft, often highlighting its ability to make them laugh and cry.
Some listeners feel recent episodes skew toward LGBTQ+, DEI, and political topics, which can be polarizing for parts of the audience.

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#1
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Liberating Yourself with Busy Philipps: The Moth Podcast
Q: What does Liberation mean to you and how does the play approach women's storytelling?
It's about giving women space to tell their stories without editors, celebrating uninterrupted voices and the power of shared experience to raise consciousness.
Introducing Family Lore
Q: Who invented the Margarita according to the family story?
The guest and host explore the claim that Margarita Sames invented the Margarita, presenting it as a central question guiding the episode's investigation, with room for doubt and verification.
Seen and Unseen: The Moth Podcast
Q: What were the expectations around being the First Lady of Iceland?
Eliza explains there were ambiguous and evolving expectations; she grappled with not having a clear rule book, yet used the platform to advocate for gender equality and to give women a voice.
I Survived the Unsurvivable | From A Slight Change of Plans
Q: How has your understanding of your nine-year-old self changed since revisiting your story?
Javier expresses that he has begun to see that child as a survivor and a 'gangster'—someone who demonstrated extraordinary resilience and strength rather than viewing him through a lens of shame or helplessness.
I Survived the Unsurvivable | From A Slight Change of Plans
Q: Can you summarize your immigration story to help us better understand what made your journey so treacherous?
Javier describes being born in a small village in the midst of a civil war and recounts how he was left in the care of his grandparents while his parents fled. He shares his experiences making the journey to unite with them, detailing the dangers and challenges along the way, ultimately culminating in his triumphant but heartbreaking arrival in the U.S.

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What is The Moth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A program focused on intimate, personal storytelling across a broad range of lived experiences. Episodes center on family, parenting, resilience, identity, and culture, often weaving humor with poignant moments that reveal how everyday choices shape who we become. Notable strengths include live, confession-ready storytelling, emphasis on vulnerability and memory, and a diverse slate of guest storytellers from writers to artists to public figures. It's likely to appeal to listeners who crave human-scale narratives, emotional honesty, and cross-cultural perspectives, with occasional live performance energy and brand sponsor inserts that are integrated into the episode flow.

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1. Kristina Miggiani
2. Lisa Shroyer
3. Ivan McClellan
4. Steve Peebles
5. Kimberly Reed
6. Gabi Rome
7. Elliot Higgins
8. Wendy Irwin

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