The Moth Playlist: Stakes!
Moth stories all have one thing in common. Stakes. What did the storyteller have to gain or lose? From border crossings to technical difficulties in zero gravity conditions, this week’s playlist will get your pulse racing.
Dispatches from the Moth
Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.
Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity Lesson #55: HISTORY “The Loudest Whisper”
Welcome back to Storytelling School and Happy New Year! We’re starting this year off with a story from our good friend, Devan Sandiford. Devan told his first Moth story in 2019 and has become a prolific storyteller who brings his skills and heart to our Community Engagement (CE) program on the regular. Our Community Engagement (CE) program partners with community organizations, cultural institutions and non-profits to host workshops that inspire confidence and self-reflection, and deepen...
The Moth Playlist: President's Day!
Just like the United States's history and its tapestry of inhabitants, our heads of state have been...complicated. After all, the person occupying the country's most powerful office is just that—human. In honor of Presidents' Day, tales of former US leaders and moments that shocked the nation, legacies lasting beyond term limits, and firsthand experiences in the Oval Office.
Moth Playlist: How to Tell a Story, Featured Stories
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The Moth Playlist - Love Hurts
Sure, love of all types is grand. But it comes with so many slings and arrows, it's no wonder that cupid is an archer, and it’s no wonder that, sometimes, love hurts. This week's playlist looks at some of the more jagged edges of love, the sacrifices, and moments of “ouch.” And yet, we always opt in.