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: Jun 26, 2023

Moth Playlist: Pride

by The Moth

As the LGBTQI+ community continues to be under attack in our country and around the world, it feels more urgent than ever to highlight their humanity and their stories. Stories help us feel seen, help us connect to one another, and start a path to empathy and compassion. This week’s playlist is a celebration of Pride Month.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 12, 2023

The Moth Playlist: Day of The Dad

by The Moth

The business of taking care —the loving, nurturing, advising, supporting, and just being there — is fathering at its best. This playlist raises a glass to the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, and other men, who despite the various complications and complexities of helping to raise a human, step in and step up in their own ways.

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

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #59

by Marlo Brown

This month’s Storytelling School post was written by guest author and Education Program Intern, Marlo Brown! Marlo first joined The Moth through our All Country program in the Spring of 2022. After graduating from high school this month, Marlo is headed to New Haven University to study Communication Arts in the fall.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 30, 2023

The Moth Playlist: Rain Date

by The Moth

Whether it's Purple Rain, Singing in the Rain, or raining on someone's parade, wet weather has quite the reputation. From stormy romances and high sea adventures to drought relief, grab your umbrella for this week’s playlist.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 09, 2023

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #58

by Jenna Ulizio

Eddy Laughter takes us on a journey to a punk show in this story, most recently featured on episode 3 of Grown, our new podcast all about that time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. The episode is called “Young Punks” and features stories about musical memories.

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