Podcast appearances and mentions of peter aguero

Peter Aguero isn't just a performer—he's a presence. Known for his emotionally charged, wildly entertaining, and deeply human stories, Peter has become one of the most beloved voices in the storytelling world. A longtime host and GrandSLAM champion with The Moth, Peter's work explores grief, rage, love, redemption, and the quiet moments that define who we are. In this episode, we sit down with Peter to trace the creative arc of his life—from growing up in South Jersey and leaving football behind, to traveling the country with Chicago City Limits, and eventually becoming a core figure in The Moth's rise to cultural prominence. Along the way, we explore why storytelling isn't just communication—it's how we make sense of being human. Peter's story intersects with some of the greats, including his longtime friendship with creative musician and experimental educator Dave Gould, who introduced him at a transformative moment in Iowa City. Together, their work reminds us that story is not just scientific—it's deeply experiential. It's memory. It's identity. It's the way we heal, connect, and lead. We also revisit some of Peter's most memorable performances, including: “You're Not Alone” (The Moth Mainstage, Metropolitan Museum of Art) — a heartbreaking and healing story about Christmas with his mother “The Italian Ice Fight” — a wild, true tale about a summer job that ended with a hammer, a fight, and a lesson in fear Daddy Issues (his one-man show) — a raw, theatrical journey through masculinity, shame, and survival Appearances on Conan and in venues like the Bitter End, Highline Ballroom, and under-the-radar NYC gems like Under St. Mark's In this episode, you'll learn: + How vulnerability builds creative credibility + Why your real voice is more powerful than your polished one + How to structure stories that resonate emotionally—without overproducing + What brands and leaders can learn from live storytelling and audience honesty + How to tell stories that invite recognition, not just applause Whether you're leading a brand, creating a presentation, or trying to inspire others—this episode is a reminder that the most unforgettable stories are the ones that don't try too hard. They just tell the truth.

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the twelfth episode of our second season, Elna Baker, Peter Aguero and Hanuman Welch share stories of faking it or being faked out.  Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISKMake a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshowGet tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tourGet the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.comTake our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.orgHire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllisonHire Kevin Allison as a coach at KevinAllison.com

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our very first episode, Marc Maron, Kevin Allison, Ophira Eisenberg, John Flynn, Peter Aguero and Lucas Zachary Hazlett share stories about their weirdest sexcapades.         Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllison Hire Kevin Allison as a coach at KevinAllison.com

Peter Aguero was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. He is a Moth GrandSLAM champion and has been an instructor for The Moth Community Program. He spends most of his days making ceramics in Queens. His most recent show, Daddy Issues, has been performed in the far reaches and middle grounds of North America.

On episode #32 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about new workshop dates and links, an email from a merchant marine, and a girl crush on Elysha.  In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about finding and collecting stories while visiting familiar locations and how some of them could be stories.  Next we listen to Tom Reed Swale's story about love on a college campus. After listening, we discuss: The power of self deprecating humor The best places to start stories Enhancing the power of surprise in a story Capturing mood and tone through inflection  The hazards of cultural references Avoiding the de-activating of your audience's imagination Next, we answer questions about telling stories that cast people in a negative light and the possibility of two people sharing a stage to tell a story. Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up Peter Aguero and Sara Peter's TED Talk: https://bit.ly/2Ciqgir She Held My Hand: https://bit.ly/2TPb5o6 RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Pilot G2 pens (.7 and .38) SeeSaw Stickers Matt Heavyweight

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Peter Aguero is a Moth storyteller and host, as well as creator and performer of the one-man show Daddy Issues. Tara Clancy is also a Moth storyteller and host, as well as author of the memoir The Clancys of Queens, and a panelist on the quiz show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! on NPR. Both Aguero and Clancy are Moth GrandSLAM champions. In this conversation, they're joined by social psychologist and communications researcher Melanie Green, who studies stories. As a former producer of a live storytelling program, and one who always tried to be helpful, host Michael Sargent wants to help novice storytellers hone their craft, and as a selfish, judgmental ass who wants to have an enjoyable experience in the audience, Sargent also wants to help novices hone their craft so that he'll enjoy listening to their stories. Accordingly, he talked with Aguero, Clancy, and Green about how to tell a good story. There's some useful advice in here. LINKS Peter Aguero's "Main Event," as told at The Corner (https://youtu.be/M3ZI-3JkcJ4) Tara Clancy's "Hail Mary Softball," as published in The New York Times (https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/08/06/hail-mary-softball/) Melanie Green's profile at the University at Buffalo (https://www.buffalo.edu/cas/communication/faculty/green.html) Peter Aguero's Daddy Issues show (http://www.peteraguero.com/shows/daddy-issues/) Peter Aguero's "Me, Her, & It," as told at The Moth (https://themoth.org/stories/me-her-it) Tara Clancy's "Boom-Boom Waits for Nobody," as told at The Moth (https://themoth.org/stories/boom-boom-waits-for-nobody) Tara's memoir, The Clancys of Queens (https://www.amazon.com/Clancys-Queens-Memoir-Tara-Clancy-ebook/dp/B01AQO15XK) "Why 'getting lost in a book' is so good for you, according to science" (includes quotes by Melanie Green) (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/why-getting-lost-book-so-good-you-according-science-ncna893256) Cody LaMontagne's "Havana," as told at The Corner (https://youtu.be/LQkyBa5sFpk) Michael Sargent's "School Days," as told at The Corner (https://youtu.be/CIBzc0rp1ao) Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories podcast (https://www.acast.com/homemadestories) Cover art credit: Ben Grey, Speak Your Mind (Wikimedia Commons) Special Guests: Melanie Green, Peter Aguero, and Tara Clancy.

Peter Aguero was born and raised in the wilds of South Jersey. He is a Moth Grandslam Champion, host of Moth Storylams and an instructor for the Mothshop Community Program. He is also the lead singer of The BTK Band, NYC's Hardest-Drinking Improvised Storytelling Rock Band. Peter loves his Mom.

This live, bi-monthly show by NYC's Killy "Mock$tar" Dwyer is a tasty comedy music treat for your ear holes, served up with a healthy dose of live jams and interviews with your favorite comedic musicians, topped with listener questions, comments, requests and prank calls, paired with a feel good, mock bottom drinking gameCome play along with Killy, Craig, special guest Afterbirth Monkey and a surprise pop in by Rodney Umble of Squirm and Germ! Featured music includes: Stuckey and Murray, Adira Amram, Afterbirth Monkey w/Peter Aguero, Carla Ulbrich, Anthony Tapfer, Stephen Lynch, Korac, Vampire Weekend and The Chainsmokers, Motorhead , David Lee Roth Listen live every other Friday 8-10pm on www.RadioFreeBrooklyn.com

Peter Aguero (Daddy Issues, The Moth) returns to LWL to discuss his one man show, movies and whatever else comes up over the course of our meandering, lovely conversation.

When the Schaffer’s away… The Lugo will play! In the second seat this month we have the loveable Charles Stunning of Afterbirth Monkey. She sits in and gives us the scoop on Ghostbusters, the small desert town of Night Vale and the animated short Bee and Puppycat. Then Nelson chimes in on the hilarity of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the brilliance of Rat Queens. Then they both start to give Schaffer the hate only to end up giving Schaffer the love. Our special guest this month is award winning story teller, musician, Neil Gaiman drunk texter and all round great guy Peter Aguero! He stops by to blow our minds with the raw power of the spoken word. How much cheese can Nelson eat? Should First Trade Chuck get a blog? Will Peter ever work out all his daddy issues? Is there a contest at the end of the show? Find out in this month’s jam packed episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode features the wonderful Peter Aguero (The Moth, BTK Band) for a wonderful interview complete with slightly flawed audio... Turn up the volume and enjoy!

Myq's 10 minute satellite with Peter Aguero and Danny Hatch

Myq hangs out with Peter Aguero and Danny Hatch on the KATG Network

Sara Peters has epilepsy, but no drugs seem to help. So she agrees to be hooked up to a machine at the hospital for days, in hopes of inducing the one thing she and her husband, Peter Aguero, dread the most: a seizure. Recorded at TEDMED 2013. Video: http://tedmed.com/talks/show?id=189377 Originally from New Jersey, Sara Peters now lives in Sunnyside, Queens with her charming, maddening husband. A tech writer whose work focuses on IT security, she is currently editor-in-chief of a Web publication for IT professionals. Sara is also a storyteller and actor. Onstage she's played a Texan housewife, an Oklahoman spinster, an Irish housekeeper, and an English android. She's been a rower, a ballerina, a track runner, a Hula Hoop instructor, and is an occasional and very poor surfer. Her favorite television show is Naruto, which is a Japanese cartoon about a teenage ninja. Peter Aguero was born and raised in the wilds of South Jersey. He is a Moth Grandslam Champion, host of Moth Storylams and an instructor for the Mothshop Community Program. He is also the lead singer of The BTK Band, NYC's Hardest-Drinking Improvised Storytelling Rock Band. Peter loves his Mom. Every week the Story Collider brings you a true, personal story about science. Find more here: http://storycollider.org/. If you enjoy these stories, please consider donating, http://storycollider.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Peter Aguero, who will be bringing his Jersey Fresh Burlesque to the Beer for Beasts Event, is Cathy Erway’s guest on this week’s episode of Let’s Eat In. Tune in to learn more about the misunderstood art of burlesque and how it will be incorporated in B4B. Beer for Beasts (B4B) will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at The Bell House, located in Gowanus section (149 7th Street) of Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY, with all proceeds benefiting The Humane Society of New York City. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

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The New York GrandSLAM-winning tale of a work dispute that gets completely out of hand. Peter Aguero was a member of the national touring company of Chicago City Limits, travelling to 37 states. His second favorite was Alaska. He's an instructor for the MothSHOP Community Program, and the lead singer of The BTK Band, NY's hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band. Their latest CD is available on itunes. 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