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The Mountain Goats are led, as always, by singer, songwriter, and now - bestselling novelist, John Darnielle. Their latest record is Goths, recorded in a fancy Nashville studio via the console that Steely Dan used on Aja, insists on being "not-that-hardcore," yet absolutely is in its novel orchestration: there is not a single guitar on the record. However, the subject matter is a series of sympathetic and tongue-in-cheeky looks into the black hearts of those who grew up as part/are part of an adolescent (or adult) goth tribe, and those who don't plan on ever leaving it. The Mountain Goats have expanded to a quartet these days, but John and pianist and sax player Matt Douglas have a duo version that they like to trot out occasionally; this is one of those occasions.
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A few days ago, we shared a Moth Radio Hour all about shoes… but on this episode, we’re going to be talking about a different type of soul. Yes, we’re going from the sole of your shoe, to the soul inside you - with stories about connections, bonds, being there for the people we love, and all of the things that make you
Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about people inserting themselves into the lives of others—in their own best interests. In Simon Rich’s “Relapse,” friends rally ’round when one of their numbers heeds the call of the muse. It’s read by Ophira Eisenberg. In Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, M’am,” read by Pauletta Wa
This episode originally aired on February 2, 2022. If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks
We spend a month at a Jeep dealership on Long Island as they try to make their monthly sales goal: 129 cars. If they make it, they'll get a huge bonus from the manufacturer, possibly as high as $85,000 — enough to put them in the black for the month. If they don't make it, it'll be the second month in a row. So they pu
If you've been moved by a story this year, please text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. On this episode, stories that'll make you laugh, cry, and hopefully, both. Plus, why YOU, yes YOU, are The Moth. This episode was hosted by Peter Aguero. Storytellers: Peter Aguero cuts himself with his uncle’
Host Meg Wolitzer presents three fictionaldisappearing acts. In “We Have Your Son,” by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, a kidnapping goes wrong.This darkly humorous piece recalls O’Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief” and is performed by Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker. In “Where’s Dad?” by Claire Fridkin, performed
