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Bonus Episode: The Moth Wrapped
On this episode, we play one of our most shared stories of 2024
Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition.
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The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols
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What happens when you meet your idols? In this case, we discover three literary legends. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Harriett Jernigan gets flustered when she has a chance encounter with Maya Angelou.
Mandy Gardner learns an important lesson in a graveyard.
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The Moth Podcast: The Gift of Story
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On this episode, unearthing an important part of American history. Plus, we go behind the scenes to learn how a Moth Mainstage story is crafted - and talk about what it takes to make sure a story is heard.
If you'd like to support the important work that The Moth is doing to build empathy and increase connection, please make a donation. Text give24 to 78679.
This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
A special thanks to Crystal Finn, Matilda Matabwa, Pastor Herbert Broome, and Larry Rosen, whose voices we heard in this episode.
Storytellers:
Pastor Herbert Broome realizes that a critical piece of history that he was a part of is omitted in his local museum.
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The Moth Podcast: Live from LA GrandSLAM
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We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke, who played the vibraphone, and Eban Schletter, who played the theremin.
Special thanks to Gary Buchler, regional producer of The Moth's Los Angeles slam series.
Storytellers:
Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.
David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.
Bryan Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.
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The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious
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On this episode, stories about kindness, care, and what we owe each other. The episode was hosted by Michelle Jalowski.
Storytellers:
Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.
Heidi Munson’s boss goes the extra mile.
Laurie Bushbaum tries to find a way to give away her mom’s hats.
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The Moth Podcast: Family Circus
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On this episode, we feature two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Plus, we feature some very special guests reading the credits. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers.
Storytellers:
Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raised so many children without absolutely losing it.
PT Smith learns the true meaning of fatherhood.
Special thanks to Fritz & Olai (9), Nilah (8), Iris & Harvey (6), Zelda (4) and Esi (9 months).
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The Moth Podcast: Kansas City
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On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC.
If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates.
Storytellers:
Glenn North learns a hard lesson involving a dirtbike.
Sue Marie Moreno helps found a nurturing community.
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The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory
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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.
Host: Ana Stern
Storytellers:
Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.
Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.
The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop. For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.
Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.
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The Moth Podcast: We're Going To Disney World!
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In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip to Disney World, with three stories all about the magic kingdom, and the complex emotions that arise when we visit a place of fantasy and forced wonder.
Host:
Kate Tellers
Storytellers:
Sara Rae Lancaster’s grandfather takes one last trip to Disney World.
Michelle Ephraim takes her parents to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and learns a little something about them.
Jessi Klein is reluctant to attend her sister's wedding in Disney World.
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The Moth Podcast: Instrumental
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On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, recorded at a recent Moth Mainstage.
Host: Michelle Jalowski
Storytellers:
Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician.
Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.
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The Moth Podcast: The Olympics with Aimee Mullins
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In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Hosted by actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we'll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kristi Yamaguchi, and the indomitable nature of the Olympic spirit.
Host:
Aimee Mullins
Storytellers:
Juliet Hochman trains for the Olympics, and finds support in her family.
Mandy Hu realizes something profound about herself when she watches Kristi Yamaguchi on television.
Aimee Mullins explores her changing relationship with her prosthetic legs.
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The Moth Podcast: Moon Landing Anniversary
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In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all about space. Hosted by educator, storyteller, and astronaut Leland Melvin, we'll visit NASA training camp, the Hubble telescope, Pluto, and everywhere in between.
Host:
Leland Melvin
Storytellers:
Mike Massimino details his high stakes mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Cathy Olkin must troubleshoot a problem more than 4 billion miles away.
Leland Melvin suffers a devastating injury that seemingly cuts short his dream of flying in space
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The Moth Podcast: Ear Hustle and Stories about Incarceration
The Moth podcast shares incredible true stories told live, and for our next episode, we’re doing a special collaboration with Ear Hustle.
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The Moth Podcast: True Crimes Told Live
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In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes.
Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush and mischief of trying to get away with it, without any chance of me (or you!) losing sleep.
Host: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers:
Adriana Eraso learns some lessons about crime and business.
Emily Popper sneaks into Colonial Williamsburg.
If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/eventsThe Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving.
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The Moth Podcast: Summer Camp!
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On this episode, two stories all about summer camp.
Host: Amanda Garcia
Storytellers:
Jean Spindler organizes some pranks at summer camp.
Liz Kreppel has an unfortunate run-in with lice.
If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/eventsThe Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/givebackPodcast
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The Moth Podcast: Leftovers
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On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.
Host: Kate Tellers
Storytellers:
Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her father.
Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”
If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback
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The Moth Podcast: Birmingham
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On this episode, we share two stories from Birmingham, Alabama.
Host: Suzanne Rust
Storytellers:
Anne Wheeler tries to get a part in a play.
Anthony Underwood figures that the best way to get good banana pudding is to make it himself.
The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback
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The Moth Podcast: Star Wars
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On this episode, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years.
Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr.
Storytellers:
Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costume for the real Darth Vader.
Shannan Paul’s mother teaches her that it’s alright to fall in love with science-fiction.
Manuelito Wheeler translates Star Wars: A New Hope into Navajo.
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The Moth Podcast: Funnybone
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On this episode, we're going to have a little fun with the human body. We’ve got two stories all about bones and funnybones.
Host: Michelle Jalowski
Storytellers:
Jason Schommer takes a sleep study… and dreams of Ricky Martin.
Caroline Connolly learns a few unintended lessons from her mother.
The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback
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The Moth Podcast: River City
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On this episode, two stories from the Louisville StorySLAMs.
Host: Alex Román Peters
Storytellers:
Ethan Sweetland-May learns about hunting from his grandfather.
Trevor Nourse gets lost in a cave.
If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events
The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback