The Moth
The Moth is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since launching in 1997, The Moth has presented over 40,000 true personal stories, told live, without notes, to standing-room-only audiences around the globe. The Moth produces approximately 600 live shows each year in 28 cities worldwide. Additionally, The Moth runs storytelling workshops for high school students, teachers, adults and advocates through its Education, Community and Global Programs, and MothWorks. The Moth Podcast is downloaded over 90 million times a year, and each week, the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, presented by The Public Radio Exchange, is heard on 570 radio stations. The Moth has published three critically acclaimed books — international bestseller The Moth: 50 True Stories (2013), All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown (2017) and The New York Times Best Seller, Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible (2019).
From The Moth. When Leah files for bankruptcy at age 26, she decides she needs a new-and-improved version of herself that "isn’t a moron." Enrolling at the cheapest medical school possible, it takes Leah a tumble for her to realize her true potential. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that…
From The Moth. Scrolling through Craigslist late one night, Sara responds to an offer of Yankees tickets and a toaster, mostly for the toaster. What follows is a date that will change the rest of her life. This story is sponsored by global streaming service @mubi and their original series, The New Years, which follows…
From The Moth. Hailing from a journalistic family, Anne Stuart isn’t sure if she wants to follow in her family’s footsteps. In high school, she gets a job as the switchboard operator for her local news station, and Anne finds herself delivering breaking news to callers, even if only one at a time. Subscribe to…
From The Moth. Born with cataracts, Stephen Ferrell has a hard time playing baseball as a kid. When he finally hits the ball, he dreams of telling his mother all about his accomplishment, but due to her declining health, he may not be able to. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a…
From The Moth. While working as a bartender in NYC, Anastassiya serves a couple from Arkansas. Recognizing her Russian accent, the man starts bombarding her with questions. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that promotes the art of storytelling to celebrate the diversity and commonality of the human experience. Since…
From The Moth. The week of Nahla’s 32nd birthday, her life is completely upended by a tragic loss. While grieving, she gets a special surprise that reminds her of the power of unconditional love. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that promotes the art of storytelling to celebrate the diversity…
From The Moth. As an escort driver, Cola Rum learns to drive in all perilous conditions, including snow. However, it takes a few journeys and some help along the way to prepare him for the ultimate challenge, a sudden white out snowstorm in the midwest. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a…
From The Moth. Newly appointed ACLU of Michigan Legal Director Michael Steinberg gets assigned his weirdest case yet: defending a canoeist charged with the crime of swearing in public. Michael must take the case to court defending both the man and his reputation. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that…
From The Moth. Growing up in a strict Hasidic Jewish community, Frimet Goldberger’s "ticket to freedom" was marriage. After marrying her husband, a virtual stranger to her, Frimet and her husband slowly start to reveal to each other their secular proclivities… Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that promotes the…
From The Moth. Tere Figueras Negrete is on her usual morning commute in Miami when the metro gets delayed by THREE hours. With nothing else to do, she gets closer than she ever thought with her fellow passengers. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that promotes the art of storytelling…
From The Moth. When Caroline Brennan’s father is in hospice, he reveals a long-kept secret from his days overseas in the military. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The Moth is a non-profit that promotes the art of storytelling to celebrate the diversity and commonality of the human experience. Since its launch in 1997, The…
From The Moth. Ashley was never the type to plan a big wedding, or any wedding for that matter, but when her mom has a cancer scare, Ashley must throw together a whirlwind wedding in less than a month to have her mom there on her special day. Subscribe to The Moth: https://www.youtube.com/@themoth ————————— The…