The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

Moth Stories

Recorded February 24, 2024

Rusty James

by Diego Aguirre

Diego Aguirre adopts a dog and begins to see the world more differently than he could have imagined.

Moth Storytellers

The Moth Radio Extras

Added December 29, 2025

This week on The Moth Radio Hour: stories of beef! Petty grievances to full blown rivalries. At work, over the phone, and, of course, online. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Lori Tucker-Sullivan finds herself on the receiving end of strange and unpleasant phone calls.

18 year old Morgan Balavage is betrayed by a friend/coworker.

Matthew Trenda gets into a war of words with an internet stranger.

Diego Aguirre adopts a dog and begins to see the world more differently than he could have imagined.

Airdate: 1/14/2025

Turning the Page Transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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Matters of the Heart transcript

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Bold Moves: Stories of Stepping Up, Taking Charge, and Taking Chances transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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Walking the Walk transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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The Push and the Pull transcript

Moth stories are told live and without notes and, as such, The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour are audio-first programs. We strongly encourage listening to our stories if you are able. Audio includes the storytellers’ voices, tone, and emphases, which reflect and deepen the meaning of the narrative elements that cannot be captured on the page. This transcript may contain errors. Please check the audio when possible.

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Can't Help Falling in Love transcript

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Mum's the Word transcript

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Kids Leading transcript

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Live and Learn transcript

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More Kindness of Strangers transcript

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The Hot Seat transcript

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The Moth Radio Extras

Added December 29, 2025

Live From Johannesburg Extras

This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

8-year-old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread.

A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.

In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.

Airdate: 12/24/2024

The Moth The Moth Podcast

Added January 17, 2025

The Moth Podcast: Putting on our Dancing Shoes

On this episode - we’ll put on our dance shoes, we’ll find our pelvis, and we’ll find the joy and the self-expression that anybody, at any age, can get from dance. This episode is hosted by Blaze Ferrer.

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Storytellers:

Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.

Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.

Moth Stories

Recorded February 21, 2019

Kick Ball Change

by Katie Rivard

Katie Rivard finds herself through dance.

Moth Storytellers

Katie Rivard

Moth Stories

Recorded March 2, 2017

Understudy Dreams

by Jessica Ribera

Jessica Ribera lives out her dreams as an understudy.

Halloween: Sofya Tamarkin and Tricia Ho transcript

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