The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

Moth Stories

Recorded April 26, 2023

My Date’s Ex-Wife’s Ex-Lover

by Alison Orr

Allison Orr has a very enlightening Bumble date.

Moth Storytellers

The Moth Events

Added June 23, 2026

Seattle GrandSLAM Championship

The Moth The Moth Radio Hour

Added March 20, 2026

You Gone Learn: The Moth Radio Hour

This Episode originally aired on May 3rd, 2022.

In this hour, stories of education, illumination, or just being schooled. The lessons learned from communities new and old, on top of a glacier, and from children. This episode is hosted by Moth host Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Dan Souza teaches English and learns about Hungarian karaoke.

Jen Rubin plans to be spontaneous.

Matty Struski learns about resiliency, and slides.

Diane Harari learns that piano recitals are child's play.

Burnell Cotlon returns to the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild the community he loves.

Podcast # 763

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Starting Over

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Still Existing and Bucket Listing

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The Place to Be

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Question Marks

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The Moth The Moth Radio Hour

Added March 24, 2026

Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour

In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination.

Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals.

Madeleine Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air.

Liz Mills is her daring brother's emergency contact.

Boots Lupenui witnesses magic conjured by the the "heirloom songs" of Kohala.

Podcast # 970

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Mama Bear

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Clean Breaks

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Fatherhood

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Acceptance

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The Moth Radio Extras

Added June 23, 2026

Look Away–Or Don't: The Moth Radio Hour Extras

Eye Opening Encounters

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Human + Nature

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Our Parents, Ourselves

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Curtain Call

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Behind the Scenes

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Live from NY Give Me Five

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