The Moth Podcast

Tony Buba: The Rosary, The Vampire, and George Romero

An aspiring filmmaker foregoes big city lights for blood and vampires in Pennsylvania.

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14:32

The Rosary, The Vampire, and George Romero

by Tony Buba

An aspiring filmmaker foregoes big city lights for blood and vampires in Pennsylvania.

The Moth Radio Hour

In Transit!

In this hour, we're on the move Three stories from the road, rail, and the sky. Hosted by Catherine Burns, The Moth’s Artistic Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Belal Mobarak deals with family baggage (literal and emotional) at the airport.

Ted Conover hitches a ride with his son in tow.

Rosanne Cash longs struggles to make life work in her new home city. 

02:50

Mr. Tough Guy

by CJ Hunt

CJ Hunt tests his bravery during an apartment confrontation.

12:37

Life and Death on the Oregon Trail

by Micaela Blei

Micaela Blei leads a group of students down the treacherous Oregon Trail.

The Moth Radio Hour

Moth Eaten: Adventures in Food

A special live edition of The Moth at Cooper Union in NYC, "Moth Eaten: Adventures in Food". Best-selling author Adam Gopnik and his wife have an ongoing battle about the proper way to cook meat; celebrity chef David Chang shares his anxiety about receiving, and possibly losing, Michelin Stars; comedian Lisa Lampanelli tells about her hilarious and moving stint at a fitness camp. Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

The Moth Radio Hour

Live from New York City

In this hour, stories from a live Moth Mainstage in New York City. A teacher demonstrates the hard lessons of the frontier, a man's photo causes a firestorm, and a freedom rider rises in the face of the Jim Crow. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Micaela Blei leads a group of students down the treacherous Oregon Trail.

CJ Hunt tests his bravery during an apartment confrontation.

Nathan Englander causes a dust-up at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Barbara Bowie finds motivation through the hardships of Jim Crow in Mississippi.

12:07

Waiting to Go

by Michael Such

Michael Such plans for his last moment.

11:15

Goldie, the Goldfish

by Becca Stevens

Becca Stevens loses her son’s childhood and childhood pet to time.

05:31

Separate Together

by Courtney Antonioli

Courtney Antonioli questions her marriage, but not her love.

13:25

Becoming Indian

by Ash Bhardwaj

Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.

The Moth Podcast

Becoming An Artist: Jonathan Santlofer & Bob Khosravi

In this week’s episode, two stories of artists breaking through and perfecting their craft. Jonathan Santlofer's tragedy has unexpected benefits. Bob Khosravi's wit and a war of words bridges a cultural divide.

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13:58

This One Time In America

by Bob Khosravi

Bob Khosravi's wit and a war of words bridges a cultural divide.

The Moth Radio Hour

You Say Goodbye

In this hour, four stories on saying farewell to family, the past, or sometimes the very earth we stand on. Hosted by Meg Bowles, The Moth’s Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This hour is funded by Home Advisor.

Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.

Courtney Antonioli questions her marriage, but not her love.

Becca Stevens loses her son’s childhood and childhood pet to time.

Michael Such plans for his last moment.

06:24

International Love Connection

by Julie Baker

An online connection leads to a real-world rekindling.

06:28

After The Game

by Eric Call

An expecting couple rush through an unexpected trip into the night.

The Moth Podcast

Beyond the Stage with Tonya Scott Williams

A few months ago, we put out a call to listeners to host their own episode of The Moth podcast for its 10th anniversary. Today we're thrilled to pass the mic over to listener Tonya Scott Williams. In this episode, Tonya chooses three of her favorite stories to share.

A successful businessman reveals his childhood dream. An expecting couple rush through an unexpected trip into the night. An online connection leads to a real-world rekindling.

We'll also hear from two other listeners who wrote in that we loved. A special thanks to Larrnell Cross and Brennen Beckwith.

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Storytellers: Alvin Hall, Eric Call, and Julie Baker

Hosted by: Tonya Scott Williams

The Moth Radio Hour

Language, Coins and a Proposal

Novelist Walter Mosley examines the power of language to break and form bonds; an artist connects with her father when he sends her coins he finds on the street; a woman describes her harrowing rape and pursuit of stability; and an actor proposes marriage, but waits a long, long time for an answer.

The Moth Radio Hour

Grandparents, Pole Dancing and Lust

A family of amateur detectives crack a case; a librarian takes a dance class to spice things up; a father and son come to terms in Newark Airport; a grandson brings joy to a nursing home; and a woman releases her grief and lets her passion take over.

15:43

Quiet Fire

by Phyllis Bowdwin

Phyllis Bowdwin takes on a silent assailant.