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: Apr 13, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #36

by Moth EDU

We’ve missed you here at Storytelling School with The Moth! Just like in today’s story, we can’t wait to grab our bikes or running shoes and get outside! It’s been over a year since our first blog and we appreciate your continued engagement and support as we explore and discuss stories. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about getting back up (on the bike perhaps) even when you get knocked down.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 09, 2021

Moth Playlist: Make It Rain!

by The Moth Staff

We’re not talking April Showers—we’re talking money. It may or may not make the world go around, but it can shape who we are, inform our life decisions and, in general, do a number on us.This week’s playlist gets fiscal. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #MakeItRainPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 26, 2021

Moth Playlist: In Bloom!

by The Moth Staff

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may!” Seizing the moment, coming out of your shell, starting something new, hitting your stride. Spring has sprung, and so have this week’s storytellers with tales of fresh beginnings. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #InBloomPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 20, 2021

World Storytelling Day Mixtape

by The Moth Staff

Stories are better shared—and, there's nothing better than sharing your favorites with the world! Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate #WorldStorytellingDay by contributing to our Story DJ Mixtape! Together, we're telling our collective story to move hearts, change minds, and spread empathy and joy. You can find the list of contributors below the playlist! @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #WorldStorytellingDayPlaylist { width: 350px; } Thanks to all for...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 19, 2021

A Message of Solidarity with the AAPI Community

by The Moth

We condemn the deadly shootings that took place in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 16th. Hate crimes and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have long existed and are acutely on the rise since the pandemic began. This abhorrent act in Atlanta, that took the lives of eight people, including six Asian women, is a call to conscience for our country and a reminder that silence on these matters is complicity. We stand in solidarity with women and the Asian-Americans...

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