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The Moth

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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. 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.

Latest episodes

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That's A Funny Story: The Moth Podcast

#31 trending · Performing Arts

Telling a story onstage and telling jokes onstage are two very different things. But when a comedian takes a risk and tells a Moth story? Well, the result can be magical.

Oct 30
32 min

Speaking of Death: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on July 4, 2023. In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, mome

Oct 27
50 min

Ghosted: The Moth Podcast

In this special Halloween episode, three stories of ghosts and getting ghosted. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: Emily Richmond has to make peace w

Oct 23
22 min

Mortality: The Moth Radio Hour

This week, an episode about our relationship with death: stories from the great beyond and back again. Body transport, mysterious disappearances, and life-or-death crushe

Oct 20
50 min

Looking the Part: The Moth Podcast

This episode originally aired on October 8th, 2021. On this episode, we have two stories about looking the part. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski. Storytell

Oct 16
14 min

Girls!: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on October 11th, 2022. This week, an episode in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child, observed October 11. Stories from across

Oct 13
51 min

Squaring Up: The Moth Podcast

Two stories of planting your feet, facing your fears, and squaring up. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: As a marine deployed in Iraq, Maia Molina-

Oct 9
15 min

A Love Note to NJ: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories from the Garden State—a tale of two cities, a sweet summer job, and meditations from the gas station. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director

Oct 6
50 min

Secondhand Embarrassment: The Moth Podcast

On this episode, we’re embracing the cringe with two stories that’ll you make you feel secondhand embarrassment. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch. Storytellers: S

Oct 2
17 min

Matters of the Heart: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on March 28th, 2023. In this hour, stories of love—passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl fi

Sep 29
50 min

Looking in the Mirror: The Moth Podcast

On this episode, we’ll hear two stories of people going through big changes - as they literally reflect on themselves. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen. Storytelle

Sep 25
18 min

Puppets, Pastors & Secret Agents: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories of considering "what's in a name," a dangerous CIA mission, and the rise and fall of an unusual musical act. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior D

Sep 22
49 min

Coming Home: The Moth Podcast

In this episode, we’ve got two stories all about finding out where you come from - the process of figuring out who you are in relation to your family, your culture, your

Sep 18
17 min

Navigating the Gray: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on February 14th, 2023. In this episode, stories from the gray areas and in-between spaces. Stuck in the middle, straddling two worlds, or

Sep 15
50 min

City of Angels: The Moth Podcast

This episode originally aired on August 30, 2019 Two stories from Los Angeles. This episode was hosted by Dan Kennedy. Storytellers: Bryan Kett encounters some fellow

Sep 11
15 min

Fresh Starts: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories from The Moth's Education Program about starting fresh. New jobs, new schools, and new perspectives. This episode is hosted by Peter Aguero. The Mot

Sep 8
49 min

Taken by Surprise: The Moth Podcast

On this episode, two stories about two very different kinds of shock and surprise. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Susan Rohde is surprised to

Sep 4
17 min

Eyewitness: The Moth Radio Hour

This episode originally aired on December 20th, 2022. In this episode, stories of historical events and momentous decisions with far-reaching impacts. A teacher who push

Sep 1
50 min

Mermaid Veterinarian: The Moth Podcast

On this episode, a story about a veterinarian and a story about a mermaid, both from our incredible StorySlams in Birmingham, Alabama. This episode was hosted by Suzanne

Aug 28
14 min

Live from Johannesburg: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, we bring you to Johannesburg for a special live edition of The Moth Radio Hour. Stories of invention, beauty pageants in the time of Nelson Mandela, and fin

Aug 25
50 min

Chart trend

Position in the Performing Arts chart (US), last 90 days.

#19
all-time peak
233
days in the top 50 since Feb 2026

Chart positions

Where The Moth ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 1, 2026).

#190 ▲ 1 Arts US
#25 ▲ 1 Performing Arts US

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