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: Feb 12, 2024

Love Hurts Playlist

by The Moth Staff

Oh, to get hit by Cupid's arrow! At once both marvelous and...sharp. In honor of Valentine's Day, stories of love—romantic, familial, cuddly —and its sometimes harsh realities. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #LoveHurtsPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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

Liberation Playlist

by The Moth

Liberation! With Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to think about what it means to be free. This week’s stories illustrate the many ways that we can reclaim our power and liberate ourselves from things that hold us back. Speak up, speak out, don’t let anyone make you feel small, take pride in who you are, and be sure to treat yourself to the very best.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 29, 2023

The Moth Winter Playlist

by The Moth

Deck the Halls and light the menorahs, because the holiday season has arrived. From decorating the White House Christmas tree and aggressive caroling, to extra special deliveries and a dancing monkey, this week’s playlist is nothing if not festive.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 14, 2023

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #63

by The Moth Staff

​This month our Storytelling School story is “Harmony Scaffolds Home” by Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin. Anaïs is an alum of our Story Lab program and this story will be featured on the second episode of the second season of GROWN!

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 06, 2023

The Moth Playlist: It's Giving Thanks

by The Moth

Aesop said, “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” At The Moth, we say that gratitude is also the sign of great stories. In honor of Thanksgiving, this week’s playlist helps remind us what matters most.

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