The Moth Podcast
The Moth at 25: A Family Legacy
Stories about families, faith, and a dress. This week, connecting with your faith, and going to prom. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.
Storytellers: Tia Valeria, Eddy Laughter
Moth Storytellers
Ross Jessop
| ROSS JESSOP is a native Montanan, born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley. As a child, Ross always knew that he wanted to be a cop when he grew up. Ross has been working in law enforcement for the last ten years. He spent his first three years as a police officer for the City of Hamilton. Ross was hired as a deputy for the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office in January 2012. Ross is currently assigned to the K9 Unit, and is also a member of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD/Bomb Squad). Ross’ work partner and current best friend is his K9, Loki; a Belgian Malinois from Hungary. Ross’ hobbies and interests include learning about ancient civilizations, creating digital artwork, biking, and playing in the dirt. Ross shoots traditional archery and especially loves bowhunting elk in the fall with the bow he built himself. Ross married Leah Pelkey on July 7, 2007. He is the father of three beautiful girls; Charlotte Tennyson, Harper Eliot, and Alice Marie; all named after authors and poets. These three girls are everything that Ross holds dear in life. |
Moth Storytellers
Gregory Pereira
Moth Storytellers
Joseph Gallo
Joseph Gallo is the playwright-in-residence at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken, NJ. He has written and performed several solo plays, including My Italy Story ("...a compelling page turner." - NY Times), and Long Gone Daddy, which had its world premiere in 2016, and was nominated by Broadway World as Best New Play. Most recently he received the Lincoln Center Prize for Innovative Teaching in Theatre.
Moth Stories
Recorded September 12, 2017AJ's Book
by Joseph Gallo
Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 10, 2020The Real Me
Christine Gentry hides hides a secret from significant others.
Moth Stories
Recorded June 21, 2019Second Chances
by Ross Jessop
Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 12, 2017That Magic Feeling
Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.
Moth Stories
Recorded July 8, 2017Grandpa Bernie’s Clock
by Aaron Wolfe
New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 28, 2025Lost and Found Extras
In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode 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.
Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.
Christine Gentry hides a secret a from significant others.
Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.
New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.
Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added February 2, 2022Lost and Found
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 2/8/2022
In this hour, stories of disappearance and reappearance. Losing and finding home, family, and sacred objects -- or making space for something new. This episode 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.
Ross Jessop searches Montana's Lolo National Forest for a missing baby.
Christine Gentry hides a secret from significant others.
Gregory Pereira finds family in an unexpected place.
New Yorker Aaron Wolfe's wife gets a job in Boston.
Joseph Gallo receives a gift from a dying friend.
Dispatches from The Moth
Added February 4, 2022Moth Playlist: Celebrating Black History Month
Dispatches from The Moth
Added February 8, 2022The Moth x LinkedIn: Celebrating Black History Month
The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 28, 2025In The Name of Love Extras
In this hour, we celebrate things we do in the name of love. A woman is asked to choose between her family and the man she loves; a fisherman comes to appreciate his roots; a love song becomes a love story; and a man battles the law to protect his husband’s legacy. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Suzie Afridi is given an ultimatum: family or love.
Dan Larsen comes to appreciate what it means to be lucky.
Gabriel Shea finds love with the help of Common and Questlove from the Roots.
Jim Obergefell takes on a supreme fight to fulfill his husband’s last wish.
Dispatches from The Moth
Added February 10, 2022Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #46
Dispatches from The Moth
Added February 11, 2022Staff Pick: First Kisses!
The Moth Radio Extras
Added June 28, 2025Live from Portsmouth Extras
In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.
Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.
Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added January 3, 2018Live from Portsmouth
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 2/22/2022
In this hour, a special live edition of The Moth from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hosted by Dame Wilburn, with additional hosting by Jay Allison. A mother tries to model confident behavior after moving to China; a man goes on a dangerous rescue mission; a lonely girl spends her summer raising funds for the blind. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Catherine Palmer tries to fake it until her children make it.
Joe Lentini sets out in arctic weather to rescue stranded mountain climbers.
Elizabeth Browning becomes a local celebrity after writing to her local newspaper.