Moth Stories
Recorded March 7, 2023Olympic Torch
New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."
Moth Stories
Recorded August 7, 2018Kidnap Survivor
by Jim Hasson
Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.
The Moth Radio Hour Stations
Added July 18, 2025South Carolina
The Moth Radio Hour
Added December 4, 2024Follies of Youth
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 12/11/24 ---
In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.
Susan Rohde gets to play wiffle ball with the cool kids.
New camp counselor Martha Cooney is determined to win "rookie of the year."
Self-proclaimed nerd Usra Gahzi goes on a coed camping trip.
Sivad Johnson and his buddies seek to reach new heights on their bikes.
Jim Hasson grows up with a healthy fear of strangers.
8th grader Nadia Hakim learns a lesson thanks to depilatory cream.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added July 18, 2025Follies of Youth Extras
In this hour, stories of the adventures—and misadventures—of growing up. In a cave, on the ball field, and on a camping trip. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
The Moth Podcast
Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped
Read the transcript here.On this episode, we play one of our most shared stories of 2024
Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
The Moth Grown Podcast
Added July 18, 2025Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions
Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry
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The Moth Grown Podcast
Added July 18, 2025Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques
by Eric Carrera
BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio
Moth Stories
Recorded March 28, 2022And We're Still Friends
by Eric Carrera
Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run.
Moth Storytellers
Eric Carrera
Moth Stories
Recorded June 28, 2022The Solution
by Jenna Ulizio
Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp.
Moth Storytellers
Jenna Ulizio
The Moth Grown Podcast
Added July 18, 2025Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show
Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat
The Moth Grown Podcast
Added July 18, 2025Comfort Zone: Safety, Independence, and Spreading Your Wings
We explore the balance between being safe and spreading your wings. Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train and Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent. Content warning: a story in this episode deals with sexual harassment.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Diavian Walters and Ianna Banfield
The Moth Grown Podcast
Added July 18, 2025Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don't Understand
by Alyssa Ladd
So... do they just not understand? In this mommy AND daddy issue episode, we take a look at how much our parents shape who we are. Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad, and Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime. Plus, we get to meet Aleeza and Fonzo's moms!
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Alyssa Ladd and Daniela Llerena
Moth Stories
Recorded May 2, 2018Homecoming Heartbreak
by Alyssa Ladd
Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad.
Moth Stories
Recorded October 26, 2022Genesis
Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime.
Moth Storytellers
Daniela Llerena
Moth Stories
Recorded June 28, 2022Venus and Serena
Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train.