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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 01, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: The Moth Podcast's First-Ever Fan-Hosted Episode Hits On July 13

by The Moth Staff

NEW YORK, NY and MONTGOMERY, AL (July 2018) – Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth today announced that, after a nationwide search, Alabama-based author and small business owner Tonya Scott Williams was selected as the first fan to host a special episode of its ultra popular podcast in honor of the show’s 10th anniversary. Slated for release on Friday, July 13th, the special show features three stories hand-picked by Williams—one previously aired on The Moth Radio Hour plus two...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 13, 2018

Meet the Education Interns

by Diane Cardoso

The Moth office was extremely excited to say hello to five Moth Education Program alumni who are joining us for a three week internship! College students Stephanie Dinsae, Ernest Holliday, Lucas Hoye, Madison Mack, and Diavian Walters recently joined the Moth team to gain experience in production & arts administration by helping with the upcoming GrandSLAM and Teacher Institute. We sat down with the newest Moth interns to discuss their goals for the internship, pre-storytelling nerves and...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 01, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Suzanne Rust Joins The Moth As Senior Curatorial Producer

by The Moth Staff

Expanded Search for Vital and Diverse Stories Sparks Creation of New Position

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 23, 2018

The Moth Staff Spotlight: Lauren

by Diane Cardoso

As a storytelling organization, we sure have a lot of story-worthy staff members! Join us once a week for a spotlight on one of our Moth wizards. This week, meet Lauren Gonzalez: Associate Producer, Community program. Name: Lauren Gonzalez Title: Associate Producer, Community program.Hometown: Miami, Florida. What would the title of the day in your life at The Moth be? Coffee, conference calls, and checking off to-do's!

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 09, 2018

The Moth Staff Spotlight: Jodi

by Diane Cardoso

As a storytelling organization, we sure have a lot of story-worthy staff members! Join us once a week for a spotlight on one of our Moth wizards. This week, meet Jodi Powell: associate producer. Name: Jodi Powell Title: Associate Producer for the StorySLAM and Mainstage DepartmentHometown: Wesleyan, Thompson Town District, Jamaica What would the title of the day in your life at The Moth be? "Always...