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 27, 2020

Moth Playlist: Authors We Love!

by The Moth Staff

The Moth has partnered with Audible to highlight true, personal stories from some of our favorite Moth storytellers. Listen in as our friend Elizabeth Gilbert talks about the woman who changed her life, get to know Malcolm Gladwell on a more personal level and come to understand the transformational power of grief through an inspiring story from a Moth favorite, Kate Braestrup and many more. Then, find the work of these gifted storytellers such as Elizabeth Gilbert’s...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 20, 2020

Celebrating Black History Month 2020

by The Moth Staff

It’s impossible to contain all of amazing narratives of the African American community to the shortest month of the year, but fortunately, good stories always have a place to live at The Moth. From tragi-comic misunderstandings and sobering family discoveries to the thrill of a first kiss and the sweet victory of the first African American president, here is a playlist of stories that reflect and rejoice in the diversity of the Black experience. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 28, 2019

Global Spotlight: Meet our host, Adelle Onyango

by The Moth Staff

Meet Adelle Onyango, host of The Moth’s upcoming Mainstage show in Nairobi! Adelle was part of The Moth Global Program’s Gender Equity storytelling workshop in Naivasha, Kenya, last year — and she just told one of her stories at The Moth Mainstage last month in New York City during the UN General Assembly. She’s Moth family! Outside of The Moth, Adelle is a Kenyan media personality who has gained international recognition for her efforts to empower Kenyan women and youth. She founded...

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