Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 06, 2024

The Moth's Cool It! Playlist

by The Moth

We don’t know about you, but around this time of year we start yearning for some relief from the heat. While we can’t do anything about the temperature, we can bring you cool stories of glacier hikes, skiing, icy dives and arctic dog sledding!

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 14, 2024

Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton Happy May! For this teacher’s appreciation month we wanted to highlight a story from our archives that celebrates the importance of educators. We here at the Moth are so grateful for you. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Not in the Lesson Plan” by James Hamilton Watch the video. You can read the transcript of James’s story here.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 09, 2024

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #66

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #66: EXPECTATION VS. REALITY: “Have You Met Him Yet” - David Litt Hello! This month we bring you a story from the Mainstage teller, David Litt. David was one of President Obama’s speech writers and told this story first at a 2017 Mainstage. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Have You Met Him Yet” by David Litt Watch the video. You can read the transcript of David’s story here. After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the...

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