The Moth Podcast

The Moth Podcast: We're Going To Disney World!

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In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip to Disney World, with three stories all about the magic kingdom, and the complex emotions that arise when we visit a place of fantasy and forced wonder.

Host: 

Kate Tellers

Storytellers:

Sara Rae Lancaster’s grandfather takes one last trip to Disney World.

Michelle Ephraim takes her parents to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and learns a little something about them.

Jessi Klein is reluctant to attend her sister's wedding in Disney World.

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The Moth Podcast: Instrumental

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On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, recorded at a recent Moth Mainstage.

Host: Michelle Jalowski

Storytellers:

Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician. 

Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.

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The Moth Podcast: The Olympics with Aimee Mullins

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In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Hosted by actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we'll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kristi Yamaguchi, and the indomitable nature of the Olympic spirit.

Host:

Aimee Mullins

Storytellers:

Juliet Hochman trains for the Olympics, and finds support in her family.

Mandy Hu realizes something profound about herself when she watches Kristi Yamaguchi on television.

Aimee Mullins explores her changing relationship with her prosthetic legs.