The Moth

Sometimes, life feels like trudging through mud. The weight of the world seems heavy and, no matter the weather, everything looks gray and dreary. But even in times like these, it's important to remember that there IS hope, the sun will eventually come out, and the world won't feel gray forever. And one of the best ways to remind yourself is through hearing a story. So on this episode, two tales of powering through it. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger

Storytellers:

Mark P. Fisher finds himself lost in the woods.
Harold Cox has an embarrassing experience shopping for adult diapers.

Podcast # 1005

This week, a special episode celebrating 25 years of The Moth StorySLAMs—our open-mic storytelling competition that welcomes anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. In this hour, stories from six champions from across the globe. Hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Sally Wheatley nervously watches her son and husband on a jetski.
Andrea Cope sets out to fulfill her husband’s playful dying wish.
Devariest Curry grapples with what having nine siblings might mean for her future.
Teenager Errol McClendon attends two very different funerals for his father.
Wilson Seely takes a trip to Korea to meet his birth mother
Sufian Zhemukov takes a test to become a U.S. citizen.
Podcast # 1010

There’s something special about being around the people you love, celebrating, truly coming home for the holidays. So on this episode, two stories about home - finding it, making it, and what it can be. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust.
Storytellers:
Rob MacMurray has a funeral for a tree.
Nina Livingstone sees a specialist about her agoraphobia.

This week, an episode in which storytellers transport us to the behind the scenes of their workplaces. A McDonald’s, a law office, a fishing boat. Hosted and produced by Moth Senior Director, Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
As teens working at McDonald’s, Bob Gurnett and his buddy make an art of doing the least.
In his early days as a lawyer, Reggie Williams’ relationship with his boss turns complex.
Kaylen Duquette reconciles what it means to come from a line of New England fishermen.
Podcast # 1008

Telling a story onstage and telling jokes onstage are two very different things. But when a comedian takes a risk and tells a Moth story? Well, the result can be magical. On this episode, we're featuring two of our favorite stories from comedians. They're funny, yes, but they're also vulnerable and real. This episode was hosted by Ophira Eisenberg.
Storytellers:
Hari Kondabolu confronts a heckler after years of hearing jerks in the front row.
Judy Gold discusses how her faith helped her through some of her darkest hours.
If you like comedians telling stories, you may want to join us for a special Mainstage in NYC on Saturday, November 14. We’re teaming up with Comic Relief and the New York Comedy Festival. Ophira Eisenberg (who hosted this episode!) will be hosting and five incredible comedians (Jay Jurden, Laura Benanti, Devon Walker, Jake Cornell, and Hari Kondabolu) will be telling stories. Tickets and more information here: https://www.themoth.org/tickets/the-moth-mainstage-in-new-york-6