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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. M...
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Radiance of Tomorrow
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Little Family
Ishmael Beah
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How to Tell a Story
Catherine Burns
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Moby Dick (Chartwell Classics)
Herman Melville
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Starting Over: The Moth Radio Hour
Questions for Terrible People
Wes Hazard
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Hide and Seek
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The Goodness Within
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The Fifth Lantern
Gary Botkin
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Dan Kennedy
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Bad Kid (A Graphic Memoir)
My Life as a "Troubled Teen"
David Crabb was the author of this memoir, which was released prior to the recording of his story on the podcast.
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David is the author of the memoir Bad Kid
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David Crabb was the author of this memoir, which was released prior to the recording of his story on the podcast.
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David is the author of the memoir Bad Kid
Superman (1939-2011)
Annual #11
The host mentioned the title while describing an advertisement for the annual, noting that it was the size of a family Bible, had a hard cover, and combined elements of a comic book, a magazine, and a book. He pointed out that it included interviews with comic artists and a full year's worth of Superman stories, emphasizing its impressive physical format.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Facing the Music - Stories Ab...
The speaker described seeing an advertisement for this annual, which he perceived as being the size of a family Bible and having a hardcover. It contained interviews with the comic artists and a whole year's worth of Superman comics in one volume.
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it's a combination of a comic book, a magazine and a book book. The Superman Annual.
It had a hard cover.
It was the size of a family Bible. Heavy.
Rock on
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll
In the episode about the podcast's origins, the host noted that Dan Kennedy had authored three books, including this title, alongside two others. The mention was simply to identify his work rather than to evaluate it, and no specific praise or critique was offered.
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: When The Podcast Started
Dan Kennedy was identified as the author of this book.
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He's the author of three books, Loser Goes First, Rock on, and American Spirit.
The American Spirit
Who We Are and What We Stand For
The title was brought up during an introduction to Dan Kennedy, where he was noted as the author of three books, including this one. No further discussion or endorsement was given, and the mention served only to identify his bibliography.
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: When The Podcast Started
Dan Kennedy was identified as the author of this book.
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He's the author of three books, Loser Goes First, Rock On, and American Spirit.
Remain Free
A Memoir
The hosts highlighted the memoir as a way to learn more about the author's unique friendship with Troy Davis and his efforts to keep Davis's story alive while opposing the death penalty. They noted that the book contains the full correspondence between them, offering insight into the activist’s personal perspective. The recommendation suggested the title as a valuable resource for listeners interested in this subject.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Inner Compass
This memoir by Gotham Narula included all of his correspondence with Troy Davis, which he wrote to keep Troy's story alive and fight against the death penalty.
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To learn more about Gotham and Troy Davis and their unique friendship, you can read Gotham's memoir, Remain Free, which includes all of their correspondence.
Stock Market Explained
A Beginner's Guide to Investing and Trading in the Modern Stock Market
The book was referenced as one of the financial titles authored by Alvin Hall, highlighting it among his body of work on investing topics. No explicit endorsement was given, and it was mentioned only in passing during the episode.
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[(Show Me the Money )] [Author
Alvin D. Hall] [Jul-2008]
In the episode, the host noted that the book was listed among the works authored by storyteller Alvin Hall. It was mentioned simply as part of his bibliography without further commentary. The brief reference suggested a neutral acknowledgment rather than a recommendation.
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Prepare To Push
What your pelvic floor and abdomen want you to know about pregnancy and birth.
In the episode, the host recalled that the book was sitting unopened on her bedside table as she went into labor, which made her feel unprepared for pushing. She described the panic she experienced because she hadn't read it, highlighting the book's presence rather than its content. The mention served as a personal anecdote rather than a recommendation.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Something Borrowed, Something...
This book on childbirth was sitting unopened on the storyteller's bedside table when she went into labor, causing her to panic because she felt unprepared for pushing.
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My brain flashes to a book sitting unopened on my bedside table. It's called Prepare To Push.
How to Tell a Story
The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
The book was mentioned as a New York Times best-selling guide on memorable storytelling from The Moth, co-authored by the episode's host.
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Sarah Austin-Ginness is a director of The Moth Executive Producer and a co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, How to Tell a Story, The Essential Guide to Memorable Storyt...
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Episode: Bodily Autonomy
The book was mentioned as a New York Times best-selling guide on memorable storytelling from The Moth, co-authored by the episode's host.
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Sarah Austin-Ginness is a director of The Moth Executive Producer and a co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, How to Tell a Story, The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth.
Here for It
Or, How to Save Your Soul in America; Essays
An upcoming book by R. Eric Thomas was mentioned; it was noted that it would include a version of the story he told on the podcast.
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His upcoming book, Here for It, will include a version of this moth story.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Squeaky Wheels
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Squeaky Wheels
An upcoming book by R. Eric Thomas was mentioned; it was noted that it would include a version of the story he told on the podcast.
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His upcoming book, Here for It, will include a version of this moth story.
The Book of Night Women
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Neverwhere
Author's Preferred Text
This novel was listed among Neil Gaiman's award-winning, New York Times bestselling works.
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Neil Gaiman is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of novels such as Neverwhere, American Gods and Coraline,
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
This novel was listed among Neil Gaiman's award-winning, New York Times bestselling works.
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Neil Gaiman is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of novels such as Neverwhere, American Gods and Coraline,
Moon Witch, Spider King (The Dark Star Trilogy)
This was identified as Marlon James's newest novel.
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Marlon is the author of several award-winning books including The Book of Night Women, A Brief History of Seven Killings, and Black Leopard, Red Wolf. His newest novel is Moon Witch, Spider King.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: When the World Shifts
This was identified as Marlon James's newest novel.
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Marlon is the author of several award-winning books including The Book of Night Women, A Brief History of Seven Killings, and Black Leopard, Red Wolf. His newest novel is Moon Witch, Spider King.
Rock'n'Roll Suicide (Jack Lockwood Mystery Series Book 1)
This song by David Bowie was credited with helping the speaker realize that the things he hated about himself became things he loved after listening to it.
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And David Bowie has a song called Rock and Roll Suicide. And the really magical thing about that song is everything you hate about yourself when that song starts becomes everything you love about your...
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: When the World Shifts
This song by David Bowie was credited with helping the speaker realize that the things he hated about himself became things he loved after listening to it.
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And David Bowie has a song called Rock and Roll Suicide. And the really magical thing about that song is everything you hate about yourself when that song starts becomes everything you love about yourself when that song ends.
Sandman Box Set
This series of graphic novels by Neil Gaiman was mentioned as part of his body of work.
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the Sandman series of graphic novels, and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
This series of graphic novels by Neil Gaiman was mentioned as part of his body of work.
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the Sandman series of graphic novels, and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
Smoke and Mirrors (Valdemar Anthologies Book 19)
This story collection by Neil Gaiman was noted among his published works.
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and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
This story collection by Neil Gaiman was noted among his published works.
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and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
Lost Antarctica
Adventures in a Disappearing Land
This was one of James McClintock's two popular books, which detailed his research and experiences in the Antarctic, and it was the subject of a congratulatory note from senior scientists after its publication in Nature.
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He's the author of two popular books, Lost Antarctica and A Naturalist Goes Fishing.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Sailing on an Alien Sea
This was one of James McClintock's two popular books, which detailed his research and experiences in the Antarctic, and it was the subject of a congratulatory note from senior scientists after its publication in Nature.
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He's the author of two popular books, Lost Antarctica and A Naturalist Goes Fishing.
If you'd like to see photos from James' expeditions and a video of Harrison Ford narrating a passage from James' book, Lost in Antarctica, visit themoth.org.
Fragile Things
Short Fictions and Wonders
This story collection was listed as part of Neil Gaiman's published output.
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and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
— Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with N...
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
This story collection was listed as part of Neil Gaiman's published output.
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and the story collection Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning.
A Naturalist Goes Fishing
Casting in Fragile Waters from the Gulf of Mexico to New Zealand's South Island
This was one of two popular books written by the scientist James McClintock about his polar and marine biology work.
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He's the author of two popular books, Lost Antarctica and A Naturalist Goes Fishing.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Sailing on an Alien...
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Sailing on an Alien Sea
This was one of two popular books written by the scientist James McClintock about his polar and marine biology work.
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He's the author of two popular books, Lost Antarctica and A Naturalist Goes Fishing.
Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.