Moth Storytellers
Marlon James
Marlon James is the author of The Book of Night Women, which won the 2010 Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Minnesota Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in fiction and an NAACP Image Award. His first novel, John Crow's Devil, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Commonwealth Writers Prize. His short fiction and nonfiction have appeared widely, in Esquire, Granta, and elsewhere. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he lives in Jamaica and teaches at Macalester College. His forthcoming novel A Brief History of Seven Killings will be published by Riverhead Books in October 2014.
Moth Storytellers
Hannah Brennan
Moth Storytellers
Kim Sykes
Kim Sykes is an actress of theater, film, and television (La Mama, The Crow, and Spin City), and the author of the short story collection Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans.
Moth Stories
Recorded November 7, 2014Cast Them Out
by Marlon James
Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.
Moth Stories
Recorded October 5, 2021Return to Trust
Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 9, 2013How Not to Feel Crazy
While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 25, 2000Daddy Hurricane
by Kim Sykes
Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 31, 2025When the World Shifts
In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This episode is hosted by Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.
Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.
While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.
Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added May 18, 2022When the World Shifts
--- 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 5/24/2022
In this hour, stories of seismic changes and subtle shifts—and the aftershocks left in their path. New perspectives on faith, family, and one's self. This episode is hosted by Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Marlon James discovers his talent as a junior exorcist.
Hannah Brennan learns there is wisdom in her body.
While going through a divorce, Tricia Rose Burt finds comfort in her art.
Kim Sykes recalls growing up in New Orleans with a complicated father.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 31, 2025Squeaky Wheels Extras
In this episode, we take a look into the people and things that flash into our lives, and the indelible mark they leave behind. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
R. Eric Thomas pens a satire for his college paper with unintended consequences.
Annie Tan stokes the fire of her curiosity but uncovers a dark moment in her family’s history.
Morley McBride comes across a stroke of luck when wandering the streets of New York City.
Warren Dahlin makes a friend who stays with him in life and in death.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added May 24, 2022Squeaky Wheels
In this episode, we take a look into the people and things that flash into our lives, and the indelible mark they leave behind. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
R. Eric Thomas pens a satire for his college paper with unintended consequences.
Annie Tan stokes the fire of her curiosity, but uncovers a dark moment in her family’s history.
Morley McBride comes across a stroke of luck when wandering the streets of New York City.
Warren Dahlin makes a friend who stays with him in life and in death.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 31, 2025Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary Extras
A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter-century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
The Moth Radio Hour
Added May 31, 2022Celebrating The Moth's 25th Anniversary
A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter-century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.
Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.
Tony Hendra gets inspiration from a surprising source.
Jeffery Rudell's honesty with his parents fails to yield the love, compassion and forgiveness they taught him to value.
Wanda Bullard's father trusts a prisoner, with surprising results.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added May 31, 2025Bodily Autonomy Extras
This week, we feature two stories about women forced to make tough choices about their health. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
Storytellers:
Robin Utz
Jill Chenault
The Moth Podcast
Bodily Autonomy
This week, we feature two stories about women forced to make tough choices about their health. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.
Storytellers:
Robin Utz
Jill Chenault