The Moth Radio Hour

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The Moth Radio Hour is a weekly series featuring true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment. Each Moth Radio Hour mixes humorous, heartbreaking, and poignant tales that captivate, surprise, and delight audiences with their honesty, bravery and humor.

Brought to you by PRX and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Learn more about The Moth, the series and live events at exchange.prx.org/themoth. The Moth is available by annual carriage fee. Rates are based on your station TSR. Please contact Sean Nesbitt at sean.nesbitt@prx.org for more information or help in subscribing to the program.


Additional Files

264 Pieces

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Caption: Anh Vu Sawyer, Credit: Mike Nyman
In this hour, stories of lessons for real life. Navigating young love, learning to live in the moment, and how to drive stick shift. This episode i...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: CJ Hunt, Credit: Photo by Braden Moran
In this special episode of The Moth, we listen to five stories about fathers — from embarrassing jokes to tender moments shared on the road. The Mo...

  • Added: Jun 12, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Elana Duffy, Credit: Kent Meister
In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. This episode is hosted by Moth Arti...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Rebecca Barry, Credit: Dave Burbank
In this hour, stories of the struggles, support, and safety the bounds of family provide. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns....

  • Added: Jun 26, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
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In this hour, stories of the most inevitable part of life: death—with a positive twist. Opportunities for connection, moments of healing, and uniqu...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Val Rigodon, Credit: Jason Falchook
In this hour, ballet "late in life," an unusual pet, drag queens and divorce. Stories to show us a new perspective. Hosted by The Moth's Executive ...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Jessica Pan, Credit: Aron Klein
In this hour, stories of fear. From daily anxieties to earth-shattering moments of life-or-death terror. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg ...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Mary Blair, Credit: Deborah Martin
In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episod...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Sofija Stefanovic, Credit: Allison Evans
In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. Hosted by the Moth's Artistic Director Cathe...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Teller, Credit: Bridget Bennett
In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier statio...

  • Added: Aug 07, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Pedro Haro, Credit: Charles Myers
In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in t...

  • Added: Aug 21, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Ritija Gupta, Credit: Dave Burbank
In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul. Hosted by The Moth's Executiv...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Will Mackin, Credit: Danny Ngan
Aerial antics, magic tricks, and unwelcome rescue missions. In this hour, stories of momentous decisions, massive undertakings, and opportunities w...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Caridad De La Luz, Credit: Jason Falchook
In this hour, stories of shedding the past and looking towards the future; from fashion faux-pas to exoneration. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Betsy Lamberson, Credit: Lindley Rust
In this hour, stories of healing. Moving through loss, unexpected sources of comfort, and bonds forged in grief. This episode is hosted by Jay Alli...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Cheech Marin, Credit: Braden Moran
In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This ...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 53:58
Caption: Monte Montepare, Credit: Keni Fukudome
A special live edition of The Moth brought to you from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California. An encounter in the Alaskan wilderness, an ...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
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Special delivery!—a Moth Radio Hour all about letters. At work, for romance, and to the Tooth Fairy. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Produ...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Christal Brown, Credit: Alison Evans
In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Produc...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Trina Robinson, Credit: Jason Falchook
In this hour, stories of the digital space and its affect on the family connection IRL. From digital carts to hive minds and data collection - clos...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2023
  • Length: 53:58