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: Jul 30, 2019
by The Moth Staff
In this playlist, we're paying homage to the lifelong buddy, the ride-or-die, the one who lends an ear, or a shoulder to cry on, to help see us through the worst. We're celebrating the International Day of Friendship, July 30, as established by the United Nations in 2011.
From sneaking out to see concerts, to connecting with a death row inmate, or sharing tastes in romantic partners, true friendship spans time, space, culture, and class, and can pave the way to a brighter world. We...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 30, 2019
by Suzanne Rust
Could the God of Destruction help Ritija find a boyfriend? Her grandmother thought so.
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 03, 2019
by The Moth Staff
After a vigorous selection process, The Moth’s Global Community Program selected six talented alumni to become potential instructors for its workshop programs in the Global South. This first cohort includes individuals from Africa and Asia who are currently undergoing a robust training process to become teachers of the craft of true personal storytelling.
The newest addition to this remarkable group is Masooma Ranalvi, a social activist who, in addition to her time with The Moth, works as...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 26, 2019
by The Moth Staff
This week, The Moth celebrates Pride Month, and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots with a bold range of stories that explore the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ experience in this special playlist. From stories of love, loss, identity and everything in between, we hope you laugh, cry and connect with these 11 storytellers as they shine a light on the wide spectrum of queer identity.
For more, listen to our Pride-focused podcast, Pride 2019: Celebrating Stonewall 50, out this Friday, June...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 17, 2019
by The Moth Staff
The Moth’s Artistic Director, Catherine Burns and design firm Doyle Partners Founder, Stephen Doyle discuss the power of imagery, the inspiration behind The Moth’s new logo and more.
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