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Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.
Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes.
Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.
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I have 3 tickets on Sept 19th that I just won’t be able to make use of anymore! 1 adult, 2 student (up to 25y). DM for info!
I think this pod looks interesting, but the episode catalogue seems so vast. What do you think is the best episode to listen to first?
Ahoy, i was driving today feb 20th in chicago land area listening 91.5. Moth radio was playong and i cant find the episode. Id really like to share it was my wife. One story involved a 44 year old woman learning to swim. The next story was a woman recalling her childhood when the their house burned down. I think the theme was "firsts"
Please and thank you.
By far my favorite of all the moth. A man is shot when he is working at target. Wakes up in a hospital morgue, runs down the hallway naked. Run out the hospital naked. Police help him get home and his wife and daughter faint! I can't find it anywhere! Help. Please.
Beyond podcasts: recommendations, The Moth
Everyone here love the moth, it will be great if we can list down favourite stories of the moth or great episodes of moth radio hour for us to dive into the ocean of stories! Let’s go, the moth list of fav stories recommendations with or without links, precise title if can! Enjoy!
I am trying to find a specific episode from several years back. The theme was something along the lines of "defies expectations". A black woman was sharing her story of self discovery as a lesbian and practicing witch/Wiccan having grown up in a very conservative family. I believe I listened to this episode in 2014 or 2015, but not sure when the episode was first released. Any help would be much appreciated! Please and thank you.
This is from a while ago, probably 2010-2012. This episode is the very first moth piece I had ever heard, and it’s what made me an avid listener. The one story I remember pretty vividly was about a home owner who shot a burglar that was in his house (while the house was dark). And when he turned the lights on it turns out the “burglar” was actually a pretty young kid, and about how the home owner regrets his actions. Thanks in advance if anyone can tell me which episode this is from
Is there a central repository for Moth stories to download them locally? I have a very long drive coming up and would prefer not to stream them if I don't have to.
Hi everyone! I've been looking through all sorts of moth videos, and I really want to find one that's emotional, deep, and has some humor in it as well?
Between short messages back and forth, my son’s friend shared, “I have to tell you a story, your son saved my life, and the lives of three others.” The story begins with exchange students, from warm climates, experiencing the elements of a Montana winter. This story says so much about my son, and how great of a person he is in life and in spirit.
If you can do something with it,take it
You can always catch the radio show, usually on weekends, by checking with Public Radio Fan for times and stations that are broadcasting it. The podcast frequently but not always has the full radio program for the previous week, and when it doesn't, the podcast plays usually two stories which haven't been part of a broadcast.