The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

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In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Frieda Vizel questions a big community tradition for the first time.

Skeptical teen Leela Ting goes to to a sound bath.

Young Marianna is her brother's secret weapon in a high stakes basketball game.

James Petersen's daughter checks in on him weekly, via a dreaded phone call.

When Alyssa Hursh and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.

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If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/events The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback

Live Events

Every year, The Moth hosts more than 500 live events, which create connection and empathy in venues of varying sizes and in front of a diverse range of audiences. From community focused open-mics to curated shows at iconic venues, there’s something for everyone (and every brand).

StorySLAM

The Moth StorySLAM is a community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition that welcomes anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Ten lucky audience members, picked at random, vie for the chance to be crowned the night’s StorySLAM champion.

GrandSLAM

Once The Moth names ten (10) StorySLAM champions we go onto host The Moth GrandSLAM where these winners compete to be named that city’s GrandSLAM champion. This time storytellers are joined by a musical guest and find themselves on stage at some of their city’s most impressive venues.

SLAM Showcase

While there can only be one StorySLAM champion at any given show, there are always incredible stories worth hearing again. At the SLAM Showcase, eight (8) storytellers receive coaching from Moth directors and come together to tell their story again in an incredible, curated evening.

Mainstage

Held around the world, The Mainstage is the preeminent Moth experience where five tellers, and a notable host, share true personal stories. Those taking to the stage work closely with The Moth's directors to develop their stories into 10-12 minute stories that speak to the theme of the evening.

Audio Programs

In addition to The Moth's live events, workshops and globe-spanning programs, we also bring stories into the world through The Moth Podcast and The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytelling Programs

Social Content

General Motors

Since 2021, The Moth and General Motors have worked together to bring storytelling to employees, the greater Detroit area, and beyond. General Motors has collectively sponsored more than 50 StorySLAMs, two (2) Mainstage shows as well as acted as the Presenting Sponsor of The Moth's Award-Winning Pop Up Porch Tour. In addition to their support as a sponsor, they have also worked with MothWorks at The Moth to bring storytelling workshops to their employees.

This winning combination of storytelling within the corporation, the surrounding communities, and the country at large has proven quite successful in building positive brand resonance as well as employee loyalty.

Glassdoor

In November of 2021, The Moth teamed up with Glassdoor to inspire our communities with stories from the workplace about knowing your worth. We featured existing Moth stories and also invited our audience to share their own stories with us via social media.

Unilever x Walgreens

In 2023, The Moth and Unilever partnered with Walgreens to celebrate stories of Untold Beauty. This included sponsorship of The Moth Podcast, The Moth Radio Hour, a collaboration with MothWorks at The Moth and sponsorship of three StorySLAMs.