MOTHerview with Storyteller Nancy Mahl
On one of New York City’s darkest days, an elevator mechanic gets a life-changing phone call from her mother.
Dispatches from the Moth
Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.
Honoring World Humanitarian Day 2019
In our latest playlist, we're honoring World Humanitarian Day 2019. These storytellers — who are champions for humanitarian aid — come from The Moth's Global Community program.From advocating for people affected by HIV/AIDS, running for elected office, and rebalancing the ecosystem, these individuals demonstrate the spirit needed for to make lasting change. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #prideplaylist { width: 350px; }
Playlist: The Moth Celebrates International Friendship Day 2019!
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...
The MOTHerview with Storyteller Ritija Gupta
Could the God of Destruction help Ritija find a boyfriend? Her grandmother thought so.
Global Spotlight: Meet our Instructor, Masooma Ranalvi
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...