The Moth Library - Kate Braestrup
Check out our library of broadcast stories... From the most recently released stories to the first ones ever aired.
On this special 500th episode of the podcast, we dig through our archives and pick some of our favorite stories that have been shared on The Moth stage. Catherine Burns, The Moth’s Artistic Director, and George Dawes Green, The Moth founder, join Dan Kennedy in hosting.
Robert Sherer cares for his elderly grandmother, but can't escape her concerning eye. And Ann Jankie learns a lesson in turning embarrassment and worry into one of pride.
In this episode, apocalypse now? Om Choudhary learns that even in dire times it's still not the end of the world, and Annabelle Gurwitch tries to usher in a new era of change — the Age of Aquarius.
A woman on a blind-date sees (and feels) the light, and a young boy tries to send a message but gets some wires crossed. Two stories in this episode of The Moth all about putting yourself on the line and risking it all.
On this special episode of The Moth podcast, we're featuring three stories to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ community. Micah Truran finds peace in wearing whatever, doing whatever, and being whatever, Kiri Bear learns some bonds are stronger than biology, and Gil Reyes receives the best gift ever from the love of his life.
20 Years ago to the day was our first ever storytelling event. To celebrate, we're sharing a story of a woman on a quest to learn about her ancestors.
This week we’re bringing you two stories to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Deepa Amkebar tries to stop her true colors from showing.
Linh Song learns of her family's escape from war.
This week, two stories in celebration of National Parks Week. First, a tour guide is put through his paces on a trip to Yellowstone. Then a park ranger welcomes more than just visitors the shores of Biscayne National Park.
Walking across the U.S., Andrew meets a man who tests the limits of his compassion.
This week, two stories of going off-script. What happens when a teenager is given the spotlight and a microphone, or when humans and animals cross paths?
Lydia Dubois shares some advice with family and friends.
Louise Irving gets acquainted with Australian wildlife.
In this special Valentine's Day episode, we're bringing you three stories from SLAMs across the country. A woman thumbs her way through the prospects of love, a mother learns what Valentine's Day is all about, and a surprise proposal is even more unexpected than was planned.
An Iranian man living in the United States is wrongly accused of a crime.
For more information about Reza's story, please visit the website RezaStory.com
This week we wanted to give our attention and recognize an important date: World AIDs Day, which took place on December 1st. Today we’ll focus on two stories that were shared at our first ever Mainstage show in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A man vows to help his fellow ex-inmate, and a man pays a price for the tough attitude he develops as a corrections officer.
A woman learns the value of voting after a conversation she has with her mother.
It’s almost Halloween, and we here at The Moth wanted to get in on the spirit. So we have a special episode for you - three stories all about the things that go bump in the night.
A man has a séance to contact Edgar Allen Poe, a campfire myth is told, and a group of friends go ghost hunting.
Two stories about men coming of age, one in Australia and one in the US Midwest. First, a rebellious teen copes with an abusive father and his crush on the girl from the fruit stand. Then a young boy learns to see past his sins after being exorcised.
A girl from Queens learns to think big, and a performance artist receives a death threat.
Two stories on the theme of relationships. We let go of some, and forge others.
A young doctor is whisked halfway across the globe to care for an ailing international religious icon, and a Catholic school dropout searches for meaning.
