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 | 492 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||
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The Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022.
In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Mot... more
Nerves. That feeling you get when you’re standing at the precipice of something big. On this episode, we’ll be visiting two moments of high anxiety, the day of a big work presentation, and the day of a high school wrestling match.
This episode was ... more
This Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022.
In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.
Jason K... more
This episode originally aired on September 25th, 2020.
This week, stories of parenting and being parented. This episode was hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two special surprise guests.
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Carolin... more
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- 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 Podcasts1DonP50
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 Podcasts5MegWaldoUnited States2 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 Podcasts5AmyLeeM1977United States2 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 Podcasts5white witch brewingUnited 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 Podcasts2Ginny VioletUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #104 | United States/Top Podcasts |
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Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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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. This American Life
2. Snap Judgment
3. Radiolab
4. Fresh Air
5. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
How many episodes of The Moth are there?
The Moth launched 18 years ago and published 492 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. Christopher Moncayo-Torres
2. Tiffany McKinney
3. Dave Lara
4. Martha McBrier
5. Arshiya Kapadia
6. Mary Mack
7. Parvathy Anantnarayan
8. Nikesh Shukla
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