06:44

A Love Letter to my Daughter

by Kujegi Camara

When Kujegi's daughter is born, she seeks to right the wrongs of her own childhood.

05:42

Beauty and Barcelona

by Nyla Gilstrap

A devastating moment at summer camp makes Nyla question her image.

The Moth Podcast

Mirrors: Kujegi Camara and Nyla Gilstrap

In this special Black History Month Episode, two stories about self-image and what "beauty" means. This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director, Jodi Powell.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers: Kujegi Camara, Nyla Gilstrap

06:01

I Was Not Her Real Dad

by Erik Heen

Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help. 

The Moth Radio Hour

Women in the World

A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to  take swimming lessons.

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse.

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

Radio Extras

Women in the World extras

A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to  take swimming lessons.

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse.

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

Airdate: 2/16/2021

06:24

A Perfect Match

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry and her boyfriend end up being a perfect match, in more ways than one.

08:17

Finding Resonance

by Kristin Lee

Having grown up ashamed of her voice, Kristin Lee is reluctant to sing.

05:17

London Foiled Again

by Kayleigh Hudson

Kayleigh Hudson attempts to cook an elaborate meal for her friends. 

06:09

A Year Of Yes

by Sivad Johnson

Sivad Johnson decides, reluctantly, to step into the spotlight.

Radio Extras

Love Hurts: Kemp Powers & Beth Bradley extras

This week, two stories of love, losing it, and finding it again when you least expect it. This episode of The Moth Podcast is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Storytellers: Kemp Powers, Beth Bradley

05:58

The Pizza Aisle Stage of Grief

by Beth Bradley

Beth finds something unexpected in the frozen pizza aisle.

The Moth Podcast

Love Hurts: Kemp Powers & Beth Bradley

This week, two stories of love, losing it, and finding it again when you least expect it. This episode of The Moth Podcast is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers: Kemp Powers, Beth Bradley

07:36

Roar

by Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman takes her mother's advice during her Lion King audition.

The Moth Radio Hour

Chess, Romance and Kathmandu

A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.

Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.

Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.

Radio Extras

Chess, Romance and Kathmandu extras

A special live edition of The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Jenny Allen with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The first African American Grandmaster details his unorthodox education and the private chess match that defines him; a socialite trying to escape an unhappy marriage accidentally crashes the coronation of the king of Nepal, and an octogenarian makes a romantic connection with a man she worked with over a half a century before. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Maurice Ashley describes his development as a chess player under the tutelage of The Black Bear School of Chess.

Bokara Legendre attends the coronation of a Nepalese king in Kathmandu.

Cynthia Riggs is in her golden years when she reconnects with a coworker from her youth and a romance blooms.

Airdate: 2/2/2021

The Moth Podcast

Right Here, Right Now: Julie Baker & Meg Lavery

This week, two stories about moments of reckoning.

Read the transcript here.

This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. Recording support from Tiffany Goode.

Storytellers: Julie Baker, Meg Lavery

06:48

The Death Knell of My Youth

by Elizabeth Gray

Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.

05:51

Angel’s World

by Neema Avashia

Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.

05:58

Three Things

by Jennifer Birmingham

After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source.