On this week’s #MothRadioHour, stories from the double helix—genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It’s all in the DNA. Here’s a story from Beth Bucher who must make a difficult decision to protect her health. This hour is hosted by The Moth’s former Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. To listen to more from this episode, tap the link in our bio. 🧬🎧 Beth told this story at a NY StorySLAM where we partnered with @wnyc . | The Moth
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, stories from the double helix—genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It’s all in the DNA. Here’s a story from Beth Bucher who must make a difficult decision to protect her health. This hour is hosted by The Moth’s former Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. To listen to more from this episode, tap the link in our bio. 🧬🎧 Beth told this story at a NY StorySLAM where we partnered with @wnyc . | The Moth
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, we have stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. Listen to the full episode hosted by Chloe Salmon, Moth Director and one of the editors of our new book, A Point of Beauty, out now. https://bit.ly/3ROvU3K | The Moth
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, we have stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. Listen to the full episode hosted by Chloe Salmon, Moth Director and one of the editors of our new book, A Point of Beauty, out now. https://bit.ly/3ROvU3K | The Moth
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NYC story lovers! Catch Sophia and four other storytellers as they take the stage among the gravestones at Green-Wood Cemetery for a night of vibrant true stories out in the open! The night's theme is 'Four Funerals and a Wedding.' The Moth Mainstage at Green-Wood is this Thursday, June 12th. The rain date is Friday, June 13th. Tap the link below to get tickets! https://bit.ly/4428Zb8 | The Moth
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NYC story lovers! Catch Sophia and four other storytellers as they take the stage among the gravestones at Green-Wood Cemetery for a night of vibrant true stories out in the open! The night's theme is 'Four Funerals and a Wedding.' The Moth Mainstage at Green-Wood is this Thursday, June 12th. The rain date is Friday, June 13th. Tap the link below to get tickets! https://bit.ly/4428Zb8 | The Moth
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This week on the #MothRadioHour, we have stories of meeting one’s idols. Here’s one from Elyse, who learns her hero may be a lot closer to her than she realized. Tap the link in our bio for the full episode hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, the producer of this show. | The Moth
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This week on the #MothRadioHour, we have stories of meeting one’s idols. Here’s one from Elyse, who learns her hero may be a lot closer to her than she realized. Tap the link in our bio for the full episode hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, the producer of this show. | The Moth
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, we have stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. Here’s a preview of Sunny Jacobs’ story, who after a wrongful conviction, tries to make a life for herself on death row. Learn more about The Sunny Center here: https://sunnycenter.org/ Listen to the full episode hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon: https://bit.ly/43foMS5 This episode is inspired by our upcoming book, A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On an
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, we have stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. Here’s a preview of Sunny Jacobs’ story, who after a wrongful conviction, tries to make a life for herself on death row. Learn more about The Sunny Center here: https://sunnycenter.org/ Listen to the full episode hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon: https://bit.ly/43foMS5 This episode is inspired by our upcoming book, A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On an
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Melissa Rodriguez, who grew up a foster child, has a child of her own on this week's #MothRadioHour. Hear Melissa's story and stories from Chrissie Graham, Catherine Palmer, Constance Mudenda, and Matthew Dicks in our special Mother's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour, here: https://themoth.org/radio-hour/all-about-moms-babies-bees-concerts-and-contacts The hour is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. | The Moth
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Melissa Rodriguez, who grew up a foster child, has a child of her own on this week's #MothRadioHour. Hear Melissa's story and stories from Chrissie Graham, Catherine Palmer, Constance Mudenda, and Matthew Dicks in our special Mother's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour, here: https://themoth.org/radio-hour/all-about-moms-babies-bees-concerts-and-contacts The hour is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. | The Moth
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“I'm eating hard boiled eggs like Oreos.” Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit. Let the feathers fly! This week, a special avian Moth Radio Hour. Stories from a Ravenmaster, a scientist, and a reluctant chicken farmer about the birds that made them as happy as a lark or as crazy as a loon. 🐦‍⬛ The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day. 🦜 Research scientist Irene Pepperburg forms a 30-year bond with a parrot named Alex. 🐓 And thi
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"As far as I knew, I was abandoned at birth." Cat Powell-Hoffman learns about her biological family. Tune into last week's #MothRadioHour, now available online, for stories of shocks and surprises—both good and bad. A birthday gift with unintended consequences, family secrets, and support from an unlikely fanbase. 📸 Jessie shows her family photos from her recent travels...and more. 💿 Musician Paul Chin works tirelessly on an EP. 🥣 Kelli Dunham doesn't like accepting help from others. 🧬 And t
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“I was a 29-year-old woman who had never used a lift unaccompanied. I was terrified of lifts. And now I was gonna live on the 44th floor.” Lucy Danser has to face her fear of elevators. On this week’s #MothRadioHour, stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. 🏃🏻‍♂️ Albert Fox Cahn finds unexpected motivation to turn his health crisis around. 🛩️ Quratulain Fatima grows up refusing to take no for an answer. 🥇 Tim FitzHigham takes on 10 world rec
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“When I was in grade 3, I learned a valuable lesson about controlling the universe from my sister, Helen, and a pair of dodgy rosary beads.” 📿 Louise told this story at the Melbourne StorySLAM on November 6, 2017. Want to hear more stories like this? We’re presenting a #MothGrandSLAM in Melbourne, Australia on August 27th at the National Theatre! Experience the ultimate storytelling competition where ten past StorySLAM winners will battle for the title of Storytelling Champion! Get tickets at t
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“Everything was suddenly quiet and clear and beautiful.” Teenage Alistair Bane finds solace from bullying in his horse, Bo. On this week’s Moth Radio Hour, stories of healing, hope, and heart. 🏞️ Katya Duft climbs the tallest mountain in Europe for her 15th birthday. ✈️ Aditya Dakshinamourtay scrambles to land a job as an international student. 🥘 Brenda Williams finds meaning in a set of pots and pans. 🗳️ Kathi Kinnear Hill bridges political differences on the campaign trail. 🛒 Jason Schomme
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“This girl is a freak and I love her.” Craig Mangum and his girlfriend have more in common than anticipated. Tune into this hour of #TheMothRadioHour on #TheMothPodcast for stories of do-overs, golden years, and new takes. One-more-chance—at work, in love, through art. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3wgz5J7 🎧✨ | The Moth
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On this week’s #MothRadioHour, stories of big leaps and taking chances. Here’s a preview of Sean Wellington’s story where he decides to join a salsa class after a stay at a Psych Center in North Carolina. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. Listen: http://bit.ly/3YQzIBK | The Moth
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"I knew that I still had something to say, and that my job was to go back and tell the story." After a trip to Senegal's Door of No Return, Hannah Drake tries to piece together a family history obliterated by slavery. Tune into this week's #MothRadioHour on the #MothPodcast for stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. ⛪️ Craig Mangum
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“So my mom calls my brother, and then in one phone call, tells him that he lost his father and that he now has a sister.” A woman confronts her past, and future, when she is forced to make a trip to her hometown. For this #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we're featuring a story to celebrate and uplift the experiences of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Kimberly told her story at the 2011 Moth Mainstage in NYC. The theme of the night was Between Worlds: Stories of Passing. | The Moth
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🗣️ CALLING ALL STORYTELLERS! In celebration of National Tell A Story Day, we’re looking for 1-minute digital stories from the Moth audience for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts! 1. Record yourself telling a 1-minute story 2. Post it with the hashtag #MyMothStory 3. Tag The Moth @mothstories The posting submission deadline is Thursday, April 24th. We can’t wait to hear your stories! | The Moth
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"If I've learned anything in prison, it's that guilt is an imperfect science." Michael Fischer risks his life for a bag of pretzels. Tune into last week's #MothRadioHour, now available online, for moments and memories that mold the future. Life or death choices made in an instant, bygone mistakes, and letting go of grudges and guilt. 🚛 Julie Pryor is tasked with driving on the [infamously] dangerous Alaskan Haul Road. 🤰🏻 A pregnant Madeleine Berenson endures harassment and discrimination from
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We've shared some incredible stories this year and today we're sharing five stories that resonated most with you all. To listen to our most shared podcast story of the year, listen to the newest episode of The Moth Podcast. Tap the link in the bio and be sure to FOLLOW so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/3wgz5J7 Leave a comment down below and tell us your favorite story from 2024 (whether it be a Moth story, one you read or watched, or your own!) | The Moth
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"My father was a coal miner. If your father wasn't a coal miner, then your uncle was, or your papaw was. It didn't matter who you were, you knew a miner or you were related to a miner." Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. This week on the #MothRadioHour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name. Daisy Jo
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“When I was six, the Cultural Revolution spread to the island where I lived. It was in the East China Sea. It crushed my dream to read every good book on earth.” Wang Ping starts a banned book club during the Cultural Revolution in China. Tune into last week’s Moth Radio Hour, now available online, for stories of support coming from surprising places — and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. 🧼 A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against h
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“‘Oh, Charlotte. I think something terribly important has fallen off.’” Charlotte Cline and her boundary-resistant family navigate a loss. This week on The Moth Radio Hour, stories of support coming from surprising places — and moments of seemingly divine intervention. Family ties, a raucous subway ride, and hidden treasure. 🧼 A young Hope Iyiewuare rebels against his family's chore rotation. 🚊 Onnesha Roychoudhuri takes a stand on the subway. 🏃🏻‍♂️ Gregory Brady finds himself unprepared for
879.2K viewsFeb 8, 2025
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“One thing you don’t do is make an African mother repeat herself after giving an instruction.” 8-year-old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. Tune into last week’s Moth Radio Hour, now available online, for a special edition featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa! These stories were told at a Mainstage show produced by The Moth's Global Community Program, which develops and elevates true, personal stories from extraordinary individu
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Primah Kwagala recounts the night her father brought home a second wife. Primah told this story in 2018 at a Moth Global Community Workshop in Aspen, Colorado. 🌎 The Moth’s Global Community Program develops and elevates true, personal stories from extraordinary individuals in the global south. By honoring a broad range of individual experiences, we believe we can challenge dominant narratives, deepen connections, and create a more productive dialogue around the world. ⬇️ Learn more on our wesbi
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Comic Anthony Griffith must earn his living as a clown while suffering the ultimate heartbreak. The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of true, personal storytelling, told live, and without notes. Tap the link in bio for more info. #storytelling #grief #loss #comedy #latenight
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"And as the plane leaves and goes out of sight, I watch all four of th...
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Elizabeth Gilbert’s newly published memoir explores a powerful story of love, loss, and resilience. Back in 2018, she stepped onto the Moth stage to share a piece of that unforgettable story with us. Here’s Elizabeth, live at The Moth. #storytelling #loss #terminalcancer #caretaker
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“I would date people for months, and they would never know, because I got really good at redirecting hands.” Christine Gentry hides a secret from her significant others. 🏅Christine won The Moth Boston GrandSLAM on February 10th, 2020 with this story. 🏆 Want to hear more stories like this? We host #MothGrandSLAMs all over the country, including our next one in Birmingham, Alabama on September 9th at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater! Find a GrandSLAM near you at themoth.org/grandslam.
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