Moth Storytellers
Corey Rosen
Corey Rosen is an actor, director, writer and visual effects artist. Corey's also become a regular host of The Moth StorySLAM in San Francisco.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added November 2, 2025The Moth StorySLAM
In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco, California; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 9, 2012Every Expense Was Spared
by Simon Doonan
A man sets out on a mission to fulfill a childhood desire.
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added December 8, 2021The Moth StorySLAM
--- 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 12/14/2021 ---
In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.
Dispatches from The Moth
Added March 22, 2016The Moth and Tour de Fat Reunite for More Summer Hijincks!
Dispatches from The Moth
Added March 29, 2016SLAM Expansion! StorySLAMs for San Francisco and the Twin Cities, GrandSLAMs for Pittsburgh and Louisville!
Dispatches from The Moth
Added March 29, 2016The Moth and Tour de Fat join forces for a special storytelling event!
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added November 2, 2025Under the Gun
In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.
Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.
Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.
Moth Storytellers
Bob Khosravi
Bob Khosravi was born a baby, which his mother appreciated. A stand-up comic based out of Austin, Texas, Bob's casual storytelling style has led to performances across the country as well as gotten him invited to be perform in Austin’s own MoonTower Comedy Festival, the Oddball Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and selected to compete in the San Francisco and Seattle International Comedy Competitions.
Moth Storytellers
Omar Qureshi
Raised in rural Missouri, Omar Qureshi is a comedian and law student based in Palo Alto, California. Omar’s one man show “Mad Metaphysical” has played to sold out audiences in LA, New York, Chicago and Boston. He has performed at comedy clubs across the country, and in 2016, he took first place at the San Francisco Funny Fest competition. Omar is also an accomplished storyteller—he has won three Moth StorySlams. During the day, he is a third-year student at Stanford Law School. You can find out more at omarq.co.
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added December 24, 2024Caught Off Guard
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In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.
Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added November 2, 2025Caught Off Guard extras
In this hour, the moments of shock and uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through. An unexpected skating partner, a family divided, a daily commute, and surviving a catastrophic tragedy. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Aaron Pang describes a painful commute on San Francisco’s BART.
Joel Brady and his wife have a “date night” at the Neville Island Roller Drome.
Michelle Robertson and her sister are constantly in competition.
Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand.
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added April 13, 2022Under the Gun
--- 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 4/19/2022
In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.
Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.
Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added November 2, 2025Under the Gun Extras
In this hour, three stories about times we come across guns in our lives. An aspiring writer tries to land a job with Hunter S. Thompson; a dental student travels to a dangerous Colombian town to finish her residency; and a music artist comes face to face with military police. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Cheryl Della Pietra gets acquainted with gun-toting Hunter S. Thompson.
Martha Ruiz Perilla is asked to save a life or lose her own.
Boots Riley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco.
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added December 26, 2023One In A Million
--- 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 12/26/2023.
In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.
Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher.
Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”
Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.
Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added November 2, 2025One In A Million Extras
In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.
Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher.
Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”
Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.
Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.
Air Date: 12/20/2023
StorySLAM
The Moth StorySLAM is a community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition that welcomes anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Ten lucky audience members, picked at random, vie for the chance to be crowned the night’s StorySLAM champion.
TLC Tender Loving Care Transcript
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