The Moth
by The Moth
Is this your podcast?The Moth is a renowned independent podcast creator known for its live storytelling events that invite individuals to share true stories without notes. Founded in 1997, The Moth has built a reputation for fostering a unique connection betwee…
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Audience Interest
- true storytelling
- live performances
Podcast Focus
- live storytelling events
- personal narratives
Publishing Consistency
- 215 episodes total
- active for 2 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- global audience
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 45 chart positions in 45 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Performing Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Performing Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Performing Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Performing Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Performing Arts#21M to 3M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
3.2M to 9.4M🎙 Daily cadence·215 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
11M to 31M🇺🇸10%🇨🇦10%🇦🇺10%+42 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
4.3M to 12M689K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 14 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Death and What Remains: The Moth Podcast
Jun 12, 2026
19m 31s
You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio Hour
Jun 9, 2026
54m 08s
BFFs: The Moth Podcast
Jun 5, 2026
31m 58s
Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour
Jun 2, 2026
54m 05s
Liberating Yourself with Busy Philipps: The Moth Podcast
May 29, 2026
49m 41s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/12/26 |  Death and What Remains: The Moth Podcast | Whenever a loved one passes away, they leave behind memories: the way they laughed, their famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, the knowledge that you were cared for by someone special. But they also leave behind objects, and those objects can be deeply meaningful. Today, two stories about the things we leave behind - and who takes care of them when we’re gone. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Kristina Miggiani must decide what to do with her wedding ring after her fiance passes away. After her father passes away, Lisa Shroyer and her siblings have to clean out the RV he was living in. Podcast # 987 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 31s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  You Can't Go Back: The Moth Radio Hour | This Episode originally aired on November 15th, 2022. In this episode, bold attempts to revisit the past. A quarterback makes a trip back home, a wife attempts to understand her husband's past, a young man discovers the rodeo, and an adult is cast in a high school play. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Ivan McClellan discovers the Black Rodeo. Rachel McCormick attempts to understand her immigrant husband's past. Steve Peebles is offered a role in a high school play, despite being an adult. Kimberly Reed confronts her past, and future, when she is forced to make a trip to her hometown. Podcast # 791 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 08s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  BFFs: The Moth Podcast | In this episode, three stories all about friendship - from how they can be there for you during challenging times, to a friend’s unconditional love, to The Gummi Bears. Don’t worry, we’ll get there. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon. Storytellers: Lauren Karch travels around the world with her friends to capture memories before potentially losing her hearing. When Valarie Walker comes out as gay, she worries about the impact on her closest friendship. Matthew Dicks makes a friend at a fast food restaurant. Podcast # 982 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 31m 58s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  Mission: Improbable: The Moth Radio Hour | In this hour, storytellers face down the near-impossible...with mixed results. Skydiving, the first night shift, and training a kitten. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show. Storytellers: Gabi Rome attempts to train a kitten. In desperate need of an easy class to graduate college, Elliot Higgins takes Skydiving 101. Danielle Ofri has a crisis of confidence while working the night-shift at Bellevue. Wendy Irwin believes she can't do hard things. Bryan Kett attempts to move a refrigerator. Podcast # 981 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 05s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Liberating Yourself with Busy Philipps: The Moth Podcast | On this very special episode of the Moth Podcast we feature stories of women and their liberation. This episode is hosted by actress, author and mega-fan of the Tony-nominated play Liberation, Busy Philipps, and features a conversation with its Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright Bess Wohl and Obie-winning director Whitney White. The three stories will take us from the middle of the ocean, to a nude spa in Santa Fe, to a rest stop in Texas… but all of them are about breaking free. About discovering yourself. Storytellers: Rescue swimmer Amanda Burrill is left by her ship during a drill, staying deep in the ocean unsure of when her crew would return. Jennifer Kohnhorst vacations at a fancy clothes-optional spa. On a road trip home, Victoria Nguyen is thrust into a dangerous situation. Podcast # 980 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 41s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  Facing Off and Facing Up: The Moth Radio Hour | The Episode originally aired on August 16th, 2022. In this episode, five storytellers work up the courage to face and battle fear and doubt. This episode is hosted by Moth Producer and Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Harjas Singh seeks the answer to a haunting question. Antoinette-Marie Williams inherits her family's love of games and shows up on the world stage. Rachel Cain worries she may have taken things too far. Eddy Laughter discovers parts of her identity in an unlikely location. Michael Donovan runs into a "small" problem on the job. Podcast # 778 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 55m 10s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  Wrestling Nerves: The Moth Podcast | Nerves. That feeling you get when you’re standing at the precipice of something big. On this episode, we’ll be visiting two moments of high anxiety, the day of a big work presentation, and the day of a high school wrestling match. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers: Chris Bell discovers the reason he’s feeling so tired. Craig Gudorf has to gain a few pounds before a wrestling match. Podcast # 979 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 04s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  Culture Clash: The Moth Radio Hour | This Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022. In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show. Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere. Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp. Cheech Marin tries to make sense of nis new life in a new place. Prachi Mehta is shocked by America's obsession with pets. Podcast # 788 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 45s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  Swiftly Flow The Days: The Moth Podcast | This episode originally aired on September 25th, 2020. This week, stories of parenting and being parented. This episode was hosted by the director of MothWorks at The Moth, Kate Tellers, featuring two special surprise guests. Storytellers: Caroline Connolly's realize they've forgotten their theater tickets... about 100 miles into the drive to New York City. Christopher Moncayo-Torres tries to connect with his dad through their shared love of Fiddler on the Roof. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 20m 51s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  High Wire: The Moth Radio Hour | In this hour, stories of leaps of faith, taking risks, and joining the circus. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Tiffany McKinney finds an unconventional way to deal with her grief. Dave Lara reflects on being a gay man in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Martha McBrier goes to great heights for her coworkers. Thirteen year old Arshiya Kapadia contends with the death of her mother. Podcast # 978 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 03s | ||||||
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| 5/8/26 |  Mothers and Memories with Padma Lakshmi: The Moth Podcast✨ | motherhoodmemories+3 | Mary MackParvathy Anantnarayan+1 | America’s Culinary Cup | — | Mother's Daycemetery plots+3 | — | 45m 48s | |
| 5/5/26 |  Like Cats and Dogs: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | petsstorytelling+3 | Catherine PalmerJitesh Jaggi+5 | The MothAtlantic Public Media+1 | — | petsstorytelling+5 | — | 54m 25s | |
| 5/1/26 |  Cat People: The Moth Podcast✨ | catspet adoption+3 | David RodriguezGianmarco Soresi | — | — | catsadoption+3 | — | 20m 29s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Introducing Family Lore✨ | family legendsancestral mystique+3 | — | Family LoreThe Moth+2 | — | family lorenarrative podcast+3 | — | 7m 46s | |
| 4/28/26 |  Soundtrack to Your Life: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | musicpersonal stories+4 | Alistair BaneHanif Abdurraqib+2 | The MothAtlantic Public Media | — | musicstories+5 | — | 54m 35s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Seen and Unseen: The Moth Podcast✨ | visibilitysocial constructs+3 | Eliza ReidJonna Mendez | CIA | Iceland | visibilitysocial constructs+5 | — | 41m 08s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Facing the Music: Stories about Coming to Terms: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | truthstorytelling+3 | EJR DavidMary Furlong Coomer+2 | The MothAtlantic Public Media+1 | — | storytellingtruth+3 | — | 54m 44s | |
| 4/17/26 |  The Moth Podcast: Technology Fails✨ | technologyfailures+1 | Jill BergmanAylie Baker | — | — | technologyfailures+4 | — | 18m 05s | |
| 4/14/26 |  In Control, Or Not: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | storytellingcontrol+3 | Dame WilburnGabriel Woods Lamanuzzi+2 | The MothAtlantic Public Media | — | storytellingcontrol+5 | — | 54m 46s | |
| 4/10/26 |  What’s in a Name: The Moth Podcast✨ | namesidentity+3 | Elyse McinerneyRyan Estrada | — | — | namesstorytelling+5 | — | 17m 59s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Cents and Sensibility: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | financescoin collecting+4 | Steve ZimmerStacey Curry+4 | The MothAtlantic Public Media | — | moneyfinances+5 | — | 53m 43s | |
| 4/3/26 |  American Dreams: Home - The Moth Podcast✨ | American dreamHome+3 | Heather CrawfordEric Yu | — | TexasChina | American dreamhome+5 | — | 19m 06s | |
| 3/31/26 |  When the World Shifts: The Moth Radio Hour✨ | seismic changesfaith+4 | Marlon JamesHannah Brennan+2 | The MothAtlantic Public Media | — | seismic changesfaith+5 | — | 53m 28s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Shortcuts: The Moth Podcast✨ | shortcutsstorytelling+3 | Lawrence WoodAmanda Egge | The Moth | — | shortcutsstorytelling+3 | — | 16m 42s | |
| 3/24/26 |  Look Away—Or Don’t: The Moth Radio Hour | In this hour, stories of bearing witness and when it's best to look away. Overheard arguments, recording history, and a view nobody asked for. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Ali Griswold's view of her neighbors leaves nothing to the imagination. Misha Mehrel's mother re-invents movies by editing their Blockbuster rentals. Madeline Berenson and her fellow "Spice Grannies" intervene in a fight mid-air. Liz Mills is her daring brother's emergency contact. Boots Lupenui witnesses magic conjured by the the "heirloom songs" of Kohala. Podcast # 970 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 42s | ||||||
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