See behind-the-scenes images and listen to storytelling interviews.

Moth Radio Extras

Story Library

Check out our library of broadcast stories... From the most recently released stories to the first ones ever aired.

The Moth Podcast
Robert Sherer & Ann Jankie

Robert Sherer cares for his elderly grandmother, but can't escape her concerning eye. And Ann Jankie learns a lesson in turning embarrassment and worry into one of pride.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Apocalypse Now?: Om Choudhary & Annabelle Gurwitch

In this episode, apocalypse now? Om Choudhary learns that even in dire times it's still not the end of the world, and Annabelle Gurwitch tries to usher in a new era of change — the Age of Aquarius.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
On The Line: Jami Bernat-Frye Cates & Samuel Leighton-Dore

A woman on a blind-date sees (and feels) the light, and a young boy tries to send a message but gets some wires crossed. Two stories in this episode of The Moth all about putting yourself on the line and risking it all.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Stories of Pride: Micah Truran, Kiri Bear & Gil Reyes

On this special episode of The Moth podcast, we're featuring three stories to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ community. Micah Truran finds peace in wearing whatever, doing whatever, and being whatever, Kiri Bear learns some bonds are stronger than biology, and Gil Reyes receives the best gift ever from the love of his life.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Vy Higginsen: A Common Ancestor

20 Years ago to the day was our first ever storytelling event. To celebrate, we're sharing a story of a woman on a quest to learn about her ancestors. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Deepa Ambekar & Linh Song

This week we’re bringing you two stories to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 

Deepa Amkebar tries to stop her true colors from showing.

Linh Song learns of her family's escape from war.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Find Your Park: Ian McGregor & Gary Bremen

This week, two stories in celebration of National Parks Week. First, a tour guide is put through his paces on a trip to Yellowstone. Then a park ranger welcomes more than just visitors the shores of Biscayne National Park. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Andrew Forsthoefel: Deluded in the Desert

Walking across the U.S., Andrew meets a man who tests the limits of his compassion.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Lydia Dubois & Louise Irving

This week, two stories of going off-script. What happens when a teenager is given the spotlight and a microphone, or when humans and animals cross paths? 

Lydia Dubois shares some advice with family and friends.

Louise Irving gets acquainted with Australian wildlife. 


See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Valentine's Day Special 2017: Kirsty Hawkins, Autumn Spencer and Lucy Huber

In this special Valentine's Day episode, we're bringing you three stories from SLAMs across the country. A woman thumbs her way through the prospects of love, a mother learns what Valentine's Day is all about, and a surprise proposal is even more unexpected than was planned.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
From Princeton to Prison

An Iranian man living in the United States is wrongly accused of a crime. 

For more information about Reza's story, please visit the website RezaStory.com

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Hail Mary & Gethwana Mahlase

This week we wanted to give our attention and recognize an important date: World AIDs Day, which took place on December 1st. Today we’ll focus on two stories that were shared at our first ever Mainstage show in Johannesburg, South Africa.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Michael VonAllmen & Ted Conover

A man vows to help his fellow ex-inmate, and a man pays a price for the tough attitude he develops as a corrections officer. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Election Day: Savannah Georgia 1948

A woman learns the value of voting after a conversation she has with her mother. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Matt Mercier, Brian Brown & Joe Charnitski

It’s almost Halloween, and we here at The Moth wanted to get in on the spirit. So we have a special episode for you - three stories all about the things that go bump in the night.

A man has a séance to contact Edgar Allen Poe, a campfire myth is told, and a group of friends go ghost hunting. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Tony Birch & Brad Lawrence

Two stories about men coming of age, one in Australia and one in the US Midwest. First, a rebellious teen copes with an abusive father and his crush on the girl from the fruit stand. Then a young boy learns to see past his sins after being exorcised. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Tara Clancy & Adrienne Truscott

A girl from Queens learns to think big, and a performance artist receives a death threat. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Tracy Rowland & Carlos Kotkin

Two stories on the theme of relationships. We let go of some, and forge others.

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
George Lombardi & Mary Navarre

A young doctor is whisked halfway across the globe to care for an ailing international religious icon, and a Catholic school dropout searches for meaning. 

See Episode
The Moth Podcast
Angela Lush & TJ McDonald

A woman decides to rebel against her family by getting a tattoo and a New Zealander visits America only to discover he's completely out of place.

See Episode