Moth Stories
Recorded January 28, 2019A Perfect Match
Stacey Bader Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.
Moth Stories
Recorded January 14, 2020Finding Resonance
by Kristin Lee
Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Lee is reluctant to sing.
Moth Stories
Recorded January 19, 2018London Foiled Again
Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.
Moth Stories
Recorded December 16, 2019A Year Of Yes
Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 1, 2025In Service Of extras
In this hour, stories of giving and receiving. A volunteer, a would-be chef, a firefighter, a date in need of a liver, and a scientist who needs a helping hand before she can help anyone else. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Stacey Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.
Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Huang is reluctant to sing.
Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends.
Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.
Mary-Claire King battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 1, 2025Chess, Romance and Kathmandu extras
A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.
Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.
Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.
Airdate: 2/2/2021
Moth Storytellers
Elizabeth Gray
Elizabeth Gray has been a short-story writer most of her life. However, since getting on stage at The Moth in October 2016, she has become addicted to storytelling. Elizabeth has told over twenty stories at The Moth and other storytelling events around Melbourne. Last year, one of her tales from The Moth was broadcast on ABC’s Radio National. Elizabeth lives in Melbourne with her husband, two sons, and an angsty teenage cat.
Moth Storytellers
Neema Avashia
Moth Storytellers
Jennifer Birmingham
Jennifer Birmingham is The Moth's Managing Director of Programs. From Wisconsin, Jennifer shared 1 bathroom, a pillow, and a communal sock drawer with 10 siblings. The ultimate team training, this experience gave her a deep appreciation for stretching budgets and finding quiet voices in a crowd.
Moth Storytellers
Susan Earley
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Moth Stories
Recorded August 19, 2018Angel’s World
Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 13, 2020Three Things
After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source.
Moth Stories
Recorded May 2, 2018I Was Not Her Real Dad
by Erik Heen
Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.
Moth Stories
Recorded August 17, 2018The Return
by Susan Earley
Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 1, 2025Turning the Page extras
In this hour stories of acceptance, moving on, and letting go. Growing older and maybe wiser, and stepping boldly into the future. This hour is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.
Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.
A teacher helps keep Maxie Jones on the straight and narrow.
After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source. Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather.
Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help.
Airdate: 11/20/2024