Moth Storytellers
Sufian Zhemokov
Moth Storytellers
Brigette Jones
Brigette Janea Jones is the Director of Equitable Partnerships for Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery in Nashville, Tennessee and founder of Bridge Builders Historical Consulting, LLC. Her work includes the preservation and interpretation of the vast social histories of the many diverse cultures that inhabit the state of Tennessee, including but not limited to, African American history, Latino history, and Middle Eastern history; as well as fostering the types of partnerships with community institutions that will aid in the enhancement of their quality of life. Ms. Jones is a Memphis native and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Historically Black, Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2019, she gained certification through the National Association of Interpretation and the Smithsonian Institute: National Museum of African American History and Culture to become an official interpreter of the African American experience. Most recently, she served as Curator of Social History for the Tennessee State Museum and Director of African American Studies for the Belle Meade Plantation Museum in Nashville, where her academic focus was primarily on the lasting legacy of American chattel enslavement on Tennessee and surrounding areas.
Moth Stories
Recorded February 19, 2019Life Goals For 1,000, Please
by Wes Hazard
Wes Hazard takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy!
Moth Stories
Recorded April 27, 2022Blueberry Diplomacy
Introvert Sufian Zhemukhov has strict rules about talking to strangers.
Moth Stories
Recorded December 5, 2019Battling Twitter
Stephanie Wittels Wach tries to understand her brother's struggle
Moth Stories
Recorded December 8, 2022Standing as 10,000
Brigette Jones is determined to become a tour guide at Belle Meade Plantation.
The Moth Radio Extras
Added December 31, 2025Sitting with Spirit Extras
The Moth The Moth Radio Hour
Added February 28, 2024Sitting with Spirit
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going! In this hour, stories of moving through discomfort—grief, revisiting painful history, stepping outside our safe spaces—and how it shapes us. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Stephanie Wittels Wach tries to understand her brother's struggle.
Wes Hazard takes us behind the scenes of Jeopardy!
Introvert Sufian Zhemukhov has strict rules about talking to strangers.
Brigette Jones is determined to become a tour guide at Belle Meade Plantation.
Moth Stories
Recorded September 3, 2018When Mum Got Schooled
Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.
The Moth The Moth Podcast
Added March 1, 2024Melbourne: Elizabeth Gray and Cal Wilson
Listen to episodes on Spotify, Apple, iHeart or wherever you stream your podcasts.
On this episode, two stories from Melbourne, and we’ll reflect on the legacy of comedian and SLAM host Cal Wilson.
Host: Chloe Salmon
Storytellers:
Elizabeth Gray’s son has an interesting first day of school.
Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.
Here’s Cal Wilson’s article about The Moth: https://www.smh.com.au/enterta...
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Dispatches from The Moth
Added March 12, 2024Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #65
Moth Storytellers
Maniza Naqvi
Moth Storytellers
Sunny Jacobs
Moth Storytellers
Michael Watson
Moth Stories
Recorded September 20, 2019How Does Your Garden Grow?
by Sunny Jacobs
After her wrongful conviction, Sunny Jacobs tries to make a life for herself on death row.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 16, 2018Finding the Right Team
Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.
Moth Stories
Recorded November 10, 2021Dancing in the Bazaar
by Maniza Naqvi
Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.
Moth Stories
Recorded April 18, 2023Hungry in a Foreign Language
by Jitesh Jaggi
Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe.