Emily Couch

Emily Couch is a producer on The Moth's artistic team.

She loves to work behind the scenes to spread the beauty of true, personal stories to listeners around the world.

This episode of The Moth Podcast was produced by Sarah Austin-Janess, Sarah Jane Johnson, and me, Mark Sollinger.

The rest of the Moth's leadership team includes Sarah Haberman, Christina Norman, Marina Cloutier, Jennifer Hickson, Jordan Cardinale, Kate Tellers, Suzanne Rust, and Patricia Ureña.

The Moth podcast is presented by Odyssey.

Special thanks to their executive producer, Leah Reese Dennis.

All Moth stories are true, as remembered by their storytellers.

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Welcome to the Moth Podcast. I'm Emily Couch, and on this episode... He's looking at you, kid.

Welcome to the Moth Podcast. I'm Emily Couch, and on this episode... He's looking at you, kid.

Welcome to the Moth Podcast. I'm Emily Couch, and on this episode... He's looking at you, kid.

Yes, it's the moth at the movies. The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we've got some stories on the power of film and the hold it has on people. So whether your favorite movie of this year was I Saw the TV Glow, Challengers, or Substance, my favorite movie of 2024, get your popcorn out and get ready to watch, well, listen to a story.

Yes, it's the moth at the movies. The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we've got some stories on the power of film and the hold it has on people. So whether your favorite movie of this year was I Saw the TV Glow, Challengers, or Substance, my favorite movie of 2024, get your popcorn out and get ready to watch, well, listen to a story.

Yes, it's the moth at the movies. The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we've got some stories on the power of film and the hold it has on people. So whether your favorite movie of this year was I Saw the TV Glow, Challengers, or Substance, my favorite movie of 2024, get your popcorn out and get ready to watch, well, listen to a story.

First, we have Frank Ortega, who told us at a New York City Story Slam where the theme was, appropriately enough, movies. Here's Frank, live at the moth.

First, we have Frank Ortega, who told us at a New York City Story Slam where the theme was, appropriately enough, movies. Here's Frank, live at the moth.

First, we have Frank Ortega, who told us at a New York City Story Slam where the theme was, appropriately enough, movies. Here's Frank, live at the moth.

That was Frank Ortega. Frank has been a writer and performer his entire life and knows no other way to live. He never writes fiction because few even believe the amazing things that happen in real life if one pays attention. We asked Frank if he had any reflections on his movie experience. Here's what he had to say.

That was Frank Ortega. Frank has been a writer and performer his entire life and knows no other way to live. He never writes fiction because few even believe the amazing things that happen in real life if one pays attention. We asked Frank if he had any reflections on his movie experience. Here's what he had to say.

That was Frank Ortega. Frank has been a writer and performer his entire life and knows no other way to live. He never writes fiction because few even believe the amazing things that happen in real life if one pays attention. We asked Frank if he had any reflections on his movie experience. Here's what he had to say.