Episodes
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A Bust, A Candy Bar, And Chad Everett | 20210822 | 20240527 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of responsibility and obsession. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. | ||
A Bust, A Candy Bar, Chad Everett | 20210822 | 20221120 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of responsibility and obsession. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. | ||
Around The World | 20210725 | 20221023 (BBC7) 20240429 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of personal relationships tried and tested around the globe. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces global tales | ||
Forever And Ever | 20210808 | 20240513 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of things past shaping the here and now. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2019. True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now. | ||
Forever, Ever | 20210808 | 20221106 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of things past shaping the here and now. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2019. True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now. | ||
Out Of Step, Out Of Place | 20210801 | 20221030 (BBC7) 20240506 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of outsiders, of being at odds....and moving beyond. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of being at odds | ||
Parental Guidance | 20210815 | 20221113 (BBC7) 20240520 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales of learning life's lessons from one's parents. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2019. | ||
Phone Call, Flamenco, Surprise Party | 20210905 | 20221204 (BBC7) 20240610 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of responding to unusual situations. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of unusual situations. | ||
Stuck! | 20210829 | 20221127 (BBC7) 20240603 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck in thoughts, places and situations. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. | ||
The Rest Is History | 20210718 | 20221016 (BBC7) 20240422 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of history, disaster and incredible survival. In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. | ||
01 | 01 | Live At Town Hall, New York | 20151108 | True stories told live - Adam Gopnik introduces tales from New York City: fashion, tough guys and expectant mothers. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA and the world. The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage without scripts, from the humorous to the heart-breaking. Adam Gopnik introduces tales from New York on fashion, tough guys and expectant mothers. | |
01 | 02 | Doctors, Prom, Ellen | 20151115 | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about decisions, from citizen tests to 'coming out'. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about decisions, from citizen tests to coming out. | |
01 | 03 | Live From Dublin | 20151122 | True stories told live: the American show travels to Dublin with Lynn Ferguson introducing tales cautioning 'don't look back'. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Lynn Ferguson introduces tales cautioning 'don't look back'. | |
01 | 04 | Mighty: Bull, Pen, Gun | 20151129 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about Ernest Hemingway and the power of forgiveness. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
01 | 05 | Gang Initiations, My Way, The Kkk | 20151129 | 20151206 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about caring, confrontation and comedic calamity. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
01 | 06 | Hand Transplant, Dna, A Backwards Heart | 20151213 | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Alison hosts tales from a live event in collaboration with the World Science Festival. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
01 | 07 | Ghosts, Angels, Motorcycle Rides | 20151220 | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about ghosts, last chances and revelations. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
01 | 08 | Millionaire Hot Seat, Monkey, Assassin | 20151227 | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces a special edition featuring tales from Australia. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
01 | 09 | Tattoos, Two Southern Gothics | 20160103 | 20151227 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about family history, growing up and surprises in prison. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
01 | 10 | Astronauts, Family Trees, Drips | 20160110 | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Alison introduces tales themed 'around the bend - stories of coming home. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Jay Alison introduces tales themed 'around the bend - stories of coming home'. | |
01 | 11 | Chinatown, Hotdogs, Genetics | 20160117 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about birth and identity. With geneticist Sir Paul Nurse. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Catherine Burns introduces tales about birth and identity. With geneticist Paul Nurse. | |
01 | 12 | Hitchhiking, A Mosh Pit, Iggy Pop | 20160124 | 20180114 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about revelations, nightmares and meeting your idols. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
01 | 13 | Amputation, Al Gore, Heroin | 20160124 | 20160131 (BBC7) | |
02 | 01 | Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mom | 20160306 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about motherhood. With actress Molly Ringwald. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 02 | Rattlesnakes, Wedding Rings, Rescue Missions | 20160313 | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of widowhood, overcoming adversity and life and death decisions. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles introduces tales widowhood, overcoming adversity and life and death decisions. | |
02 | 03 | London Calling, With Crossfire, A Vampire | 20160320 | 20160327 (R4) | True stories told live: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces four tales celebrating all things British. With writer Neil Gaiman. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
02 | 04 | Sewing, Singing, Suits, Cemeteries | 20160327 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about running away from home and the power of singing. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 05 | Doctors, Saints, Secrets | 20160403 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about Mother Teresa, a father's secret and the end of life. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Catherine Burns with tales about Mother Teresa, a father's secret and the end of life. | |
02 | 06 | Goats, Cops, Haircuts | 20160410 | True stories told live in the USA: The Moth's founder, George Dawes Green, introduces tales about trust and suspicion. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 07 | Family Photos, Grandmothers, Legos, Revenge | 20160417 | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness with tales about family, school, goodbyes and the perils of revenge. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 08 | Taxidermy, Orderlies, Spinal Tap | 20160424 | 20160501 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: The Moth's founder, George Dawes Green, with tales of inheritance, hospitals and Spinal Tap. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. The Moth's founder George Dawes Green with tales of inheritance, hospitals and Spinal Tap. |
02 | 09 | Motherlove, Money, War | 20160501 | True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about gambling, a family visit and war reporting. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 10 | Paul Bowles, Exile, A Bar Mitzvah | 20160508 | True stories told live in the USA: George Dawes Green introduces tales of family conflict, Morocco and meeting your neighbours. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. George Dawes Green introduces tales of family conflict, Morocco and meeting neighbours. | |
02 | 11 | Dog Mother, Tour Guide, Milli Vanilli | 20160515 | True stories told live in the USA: Jennifer Hixson introduces tales of relationships, revelations and confronting racism. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
02 | 12 | Adoption, A Plane Crash, A Busload Of Lutherans | 20160522 | 20160529 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Peter Aguero introduces a special show from New York, with stories about the ties the bind. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Peter Aguero presents a special show from New York, with stories about the ties that bind. |
02 | 13 | Live From Sydney | 20160529 | True stories told live: David Crabb introduces a special show from Australia with tales around the theme of 'the razor's edge'. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. David Crabb introduces a special show from Australia. | |
03 | 01 | Moth Grandslams, Life, Death | 20160605 | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about a journey, love and war, being nervous and tragedy. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 02 | Three Chefs, A Meal | 20160612 | True stories told live: Meg Bowles introduces stories about important guests, make or break dinners and learning your trade. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles introduces stories about important guests and a make or break dinner. | |
03 | 03 | Women In The World | 20160619 | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of survival, swimming and personal independence. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 04 | Bathtub Tailor, Seamstress, Spy | 20160626 | True stories told live: Meg Bowles introduces stories told in London about record breaking and Second World War espionage. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles introduces stories told in London about record breaking and WWII espionage. | |
03 | 05 | Science Hour | 20160703 | 20160710 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about heroic research, prizes and survival against great odds. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles with stories about heroic research, prizes and survival against great odds. |
03 | 06 | Snow White, The Screaming Meemies | 20160710 | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales about moving home, being on TV, foster care and last chances. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 07 | Live From Dublin | 20160717 | True stories told live in Ireland: Dan Kennedy introduces stories about being different, identification and survival. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 08 | Ionesco, Voodoo, Therapy | 20160724 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about bluffing your way, magic and therapy. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 09 | Two Weddings, A Prison Break | 20160731 | 20160807 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about marriages, secrets and taking your chances. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
03 | 10 | Antidepressants, Anthony Hopkins, Iran | 20160807 | True stories told live in the USA: Rachel Dratch introduces stories about anxiety, acting under pressure and returning home The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Rachel Dratch introduces stories about anxiety, acting under pressure and returning home. | |
03 | 11 | Bulls, Bikes, Bullets, Brother | 20160814 | True stories told live in the USA: Jennifer Hixson introduces stories about danger, cycling, reunion and healing. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
03 | 12 | Cops, Dumpster Diving, Mental Illness | 20160821 | 20160828 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about grief, opportunity, motherhood and love under strain. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
03 | 13 | A Flight Attendant, Refugee, Preacher | 20160828 | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about kindness, survival and making unlikely friends. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 01 | Rem, Car Wrecks, The Circus | 20161204 | 20161211 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories that explore 'what went wrong'. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
04 | 02 | Phone Call, Flamenco, Surprise Party | 20161211 | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about connections, speed, swimming and a dance obsession. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 03 | Pagan Fundraisers, Blue Haired Boy, Autism, Oscar | 20161218 | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces stories exploring bad luck, faith and perilous adventures. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 04 | All About Moms: Babies, Bees, Concerts, Contacts | 20161211 | 20161225 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about motherhood, from the challenges to the joys. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Catherine Burns introduces stories about motherhood. |
04 | 05 | Family, Neighbors, Extraordinary Proof | 20170101 | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about neighbourhood, childhood and going against the grain. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 06 | 20170108 | 20190106 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about near misses, escaping conflict and risking your life. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Catherine Burns with stories about near misses, escaping conflict and risking your life. | |
04 | 07 | 20170115 | 20190113 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: George Dawes Green introduces stories about winning, losing and religious belief. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 08 | Mets, Mcdonalds, A White House Secret | 20170122 | 20190120 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of obsession, secrets and discoveries. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
04 | 09 | Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts Of December | 20170129 | 20181230 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
04 | 10 | Mismatch, Marriage, A Marathon | 20170205 | 20190127 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about early romance, marriage and the perils of divorce. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
04 | 11 | Live From Boston | 20170212 | True stories told live in in the USA: Tara Clancy introduces tales about connections, babies and overcoming life's roadblocks. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
04 | 12 | 20170219 | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about struggling to fit in. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | ||
04 | 13 | Mr Rogers, Bellevue, Super Markets, Coney Island | 20170226 | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of life and death, cheating and childhood. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. | |
05 | 01 | Live From The World Science Festival | 20170730 | 20190407 (BBC7) 20170806 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York City. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York. |
05 | 02 | Leaving, Loving, Coming Home | 20170806 | 20190331 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales about leaving, learning to love and yearning to be home. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 03 | More Women In The World | 20170813 | 20190414 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales from Ireland, Kenya, Germany, France and the USA. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 04 | Sword Fight, Hip-hop, Amnesia, Berlin | 20170820 | 20190421 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales about heartbreak, fading glory and bearing witness. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 05 | Facing The Dark | 20170827 | 20190428 (BBC7) 20170903 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: George Dawes Green introduces tales about facing the physical and spiritual darkness. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 06 | Explorers, Organizers, Interrogations | 20170903 | 20190505 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales about poetry and the challenges of travel. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 07 | The Big Oops: Blunders Large, Small | 20170910 | 20190512 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about mistakes, from online shopping to college life. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
05 | 08 | Doctors, Judgments, Dictators | 20170917 | 20190519 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about being singled out and facing your fears. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
06 | 01 | Under The Gun | 20171119 | 20191201 (BBC7) 20171126 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about being singled out and facing your fears. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2017. Meg Bowles introduces tales from people in the USA whose lives have been touched by guns. |
06 | 02 | Where We Belong | 20171126 | 20191117 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about people struggling to find a real sense of home. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about Americans struggling to find a real sense of home. |
06 | 03 | Finding Your Calling | 20171203 | 20191124 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of people discovering their true vocations in life. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2017. Catherine Burns introduces tales of people in America discovering their true vocations. |
06 | 04 | Me Myself, I: Stories Of Questioned Identity | 20171210 | 20191110 (BBC7) 20191110 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people questioning their own identities. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people in the USA questioning their identities. |
06 | 05 | The Universe Of The Seemingly Impossible | 20171217 | 20191208 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA. Meg Bowles introduces tales of people encountering the seemingly impossible. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles introduces tales of people in the USA encountering the seemingly impossible. |
06 | 06 | Holiday Special | 20171224 | 20191215 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness presents tales of people's experiences during the last month of the year. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast on National Public Radio in the USA in 2017. Sarah Austin Jenness with tales of people's experiences in the last month of the year. |
06 | 07 | Live From The Cowboy Poetry Festival | 20171231 | 20191222 (BBC7) 20191222 (R4) | True stories told live in the USA: Dame Wilburn from the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2017. Dame Wilburn with true stories from the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Nevada. |
06 | 08 | Live From Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 20180107 | 20191229 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Dame Wilburn introduces tales of people encountering high anxiety. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Dame Wilburn introduces tales of people in the USA encountering high anxiety. |
07 | 01 | Shocks, Surprises | 20180610 | 20200308 (BBC7) | Catherine Burns introduces tales of people taken by surprise by discoveries and events. |
07 | 02 | Camouflage: Stories Of Hidden Selves | 20180617 | 20200301 (BBC7) 20200301 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of secret identities and true selves. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 03 | Young Adults | 20180624 | 20200315 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces seven stories about boundaries, curfews and first loves. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 04 | In The Name Of Love | 20180701 | 20200322 (BBC7) 20200322 (R4) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories that celebrate things we do in the name of love. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 05 | Global Stories Of Women, Girls | 20180708 | 20200329 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Fatou Wurie introduces stories that explores what it is to be a woman in the world today. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 06 | Confidence: Too Much, Too Little? | 20180715 | 20200405 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about confidence and uncertainty. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 07 | Sailing On An Alien Sea | 20180722 | 20180812 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces STEM tales, featuring Science, Technology, Engineering and MATH. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
07 | 08 | Surviving Being Human | 20180729 | 20180722 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles stories were we deal with rejection, failure, and embarrassment. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Meg Bowles introduces stories about how we deal with rejection, failure and embarrassment. |
07 | 09 | Inner Compass | 20180805 | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales questioning power in the USSR, New York and on death row. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of questioning power in the USSR, New York and death row. | |
08 | 01 | Thrill Seekers, Wanderlust, An Italian Stallion | 20181104 | 20200927 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces five stories of adventure, from thrill seeking to horses. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. The Moth Radio Hour: True stories told live in in the USA. |
08 | 02 | I Will Be Your Father Figure | 20181111 | 20201004 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces fatherly stories, from joking to tender moments. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces fatherly stories. |
08 | 03 | You Say Goodbye | 20181118 | 20201011 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories on saying farewell to family, the past and places. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories on saying farewell. |
08 | 04 | In Transit! | 20181125 | 20201018 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories from the road, rail, and the sky. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about moving. |
08 | 05 | Squeaky Wheels | 20181202 | 20201025 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about people and things that flash into our lives. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. True stories told in the USA: Tales of things flashing into our lives. |
08 | 06 | The Places We Tell Our Stories | 20181209 | 20201101 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: George Dawes Green - founder of The Moth - introduces stories of protection, love and war. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. The Moth Radio Hour: Radio Storytelling from the USA. |
08 | 07 | Something Borrowed, Something New | 20181216 | 20201108 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about uncommon similarities and unexpected situations. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2018. The Moth Radio Hour: Radio Storytelling from the USA. |
08 | 08 | Hope, Glory | 20181223 | 20201115 (BBC7) | True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of determination, hope and battling for both survival and respect. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
09 | 01 | The Ties That Bind | 20190721 | 20210117 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of the struggles, support and safety that family provides. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. Stories of the struggles, support and safety the bonds of family provide. |
09 | 02 | Hearing Voices | 20190728 | 20210124 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories about the power of sound and trusting our ears. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in January 2019. |
09 | 03 | Don't Stop The Music | 20190804 | 20210131 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about the indelible impact of music on both its creators and listeners. The tales take us from Motown to hip hop, from folk to pop. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in January 2019. Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about the indelible impact of music. |
09 | 04 | Bearing Witness | 20190811 | 20210207 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of mistakes, perseverance, and lessons learned the hard way. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about perseverance. |
09 | 05 | In Famiglia | 20190818 | 20210214 (BBC7) | Jay Allison introduces tales about family life: from sibling high jinks to the difficulties of having children (and parents). The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in February 2019. Tales about the family, from sibling high jinks to the difficulties of having children. |
09 | 06 | Knowing How, When To Fight | 20190825 | 20210221 (BBC7) | In this hour, five stories of picking our battles. The internal and external pressures that guide how we speak up, speak out or stay silent. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in January 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles |
09 | 07 | Not For The Faint Of Heart | 20190901 | 20210228 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of fear, from daily anxieties to moments of life-or-death terror. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in June 2019. |
09 | 08 | Identity | 20190908 | 20210307 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of finding and being true to oneself - discovering one's roots, struggles to be taken seriously, and an unconventional Batman. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in August 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with tales of being true to oneself. |
10 | 01 | A Brave Front | 20200531 | 20211107 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales of finding inner strength in the face of unimaginable odds. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 02 | Dna Doesn't Lie | 20200607 | 20211114 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales from the digital space where our boundaries are changing. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 03 | Confrontations | 20200614 | 20211121 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories of war, face-offs, and confronting the demons within. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 04 | Pregnancy, Cigarettes, Desert Islands | 20200621 | 20211128 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories of a break-up, a chance meeting and an unusual dinner guest. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 05 | Shipwrecked, Complicated Mothers | 20200628 | 20211205 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of heritage, being lost and challenging last moments. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 06 | A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, New Mother | 20200705 | 20211212 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories of marriages, divorce and bravely taking a stand. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 07 | Occasional Magic | 20200712 | 20211219 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
10 | 08 | The Call | 20200719 | 20211226 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First broadcast in the USA in 2019. |
12 | 01 | Live From Santa Barbara, Under The Armour | 20220227 | 20230227 (BBC7) 20240101 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Dame Wilburn introduces stories of being in and out of touch and the Alaskan wilderness. First heard on PRX in 2019. True stories told live in the USA: Dame Wilburn introduces tales under the armour Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
12 | 02 | Out Of The Blue | 20220306 | 20230306 (BBC7) 20240108 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales where surprises, unanticipated lessons and plot twists abound. First heard on PRX in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales with twists First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
12 | 03 | It's The Little Things | 20220313 | 20230313 (BBC7) 20240115 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales full of questions, from pleas to childhood curiosity. First heard on PRX in 2020. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. |
12 | 04 | When We Were Young | 20220320 | 20230320 (BBC7) 20240122 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles stories of childhood and growing up True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of childhood and growing up. |
12 | 05 | Truth, Power, Global Stories Of Women | 20220327 | 20230327 (BBC7) 20240129 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories of female strength and empowerment. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: stories of female strength and empowerment. |
12 | 06 | Heroes, Icons, Superstars | 20220403 | 20230403 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces storytellers encountering the people they've always wanted to meet. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in March 2020. True stories told live in the USA: storytellers encountering their heroes |
12 | 07 | Holding On, Digging Out, Hanging Up | 20220410 | 20230417 (BBC7) 20240212 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories where everyday moments have lasting impacts. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in 2020. |
12 | 08 | Skin Tight Genes | 20220417 | 20230424 (BBC7) 20240219 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories from the double helix – tales featuring DNA inheritance. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in April 2020. Catherine Burns with stories from the double helix - tales featuring DNA inheritance. |
13 | 01 | How You See Me | 20220619 | 20230703 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces stories of how we see ourselves and the perception of others. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. The Moth has presented over 15,000 stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The Moth podcast is downloaded over 27 million times a year. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. |
13 | 02 | Voicing Tough Truths | 20220626 | 20230710 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about telling nothing but the truth, even when it's hard. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room. The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in June 2020. |
13 | 03 | Regrets, I've Had A Few | 20220703 | 20230717 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories dealing with regret, where hindsight is always 20/20. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room. The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness with stories of regret |
13 | 04 | The Games We Play | 20220710 | 20230724 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces stories with a win, lose or draw feeling. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room. The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: stories with a win, lose or draw feeling. |
13 | 05 | Put To The Test | 20220717 | 20230731 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new wells of strength and resolve. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of testing one's limitations. |
13 | 06 | I See You | 20220724 | 20230807 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixon introduces stories about gaining new clarity and perspective. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixon introduces stories about perspective. |
13 | 07 | Past Tense, Future Perfect | 20220731 | 20230814 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about moments and memories that mould the future. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about the future. |
13 | 08 | I Got You | 20220807 | 20230821 (BBC7) | True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces stories of community, solidarity, and support, sometimes from unexpected sources! The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling based in the USA. Since 1997, it has celebrated both the raconteur and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. Originally formed by the writer George Dawes Green as an intimate gathering of friends on a porch in Georgia (where moths would flutter in through a hole in the screen), and then recreated in a New York City living room, The Moth quickly grew to produce immensely popular events at theatres and clubs around New York City and later around the USA, the UK and other parts of the world. First heard on PRX in the USA in 2020. True stories told live in the USA: tales about family, truth and lies |