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In our brand-new video series, "Conversations at The Moth," we interviewed Moth storyteller Hannah Drake about the story behind her story, her fight for social justice, and her connection to Michelle Obama. Join our Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust, in this insightful and moving conversation with Hannah. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/8-XgpW4RpSk And, listen to Hannah's story of her face-to-face encounter with the material history of slavery here: https:/.../bit.ly/3pTNEJU #TheMoth #Storytelling #ConversationsAtTheMoth #HannahDrake #BlackHistoryMonth

Here's a taste of the storytelling goodness on the way at tomorrow's Pacific virtual #MothMainstage! . Join us for powerful stories about the bumpy journey toward fruition, dreams nearly achieved, and standing tall to realize our full potentialthe theme is "GREAT EXPECTATIONS"! . Featuring an exclusive post-show storyteller Q&A, as well as hosting from acclaimed author and Moth storyteller Jonathan Ames, we're bringing the theater to you for a literary treat of epic proporti...ons. Get your tickets now at https://sforce.co/3p7T1ol ! . #TheMoth #Storytelling #VirtualShows #LiveShows See more

The Moth family mourns the loss of Matthew Lingenfelter, a volunteer and talented photographer who often captured our live shows in Chicago. He is remembered by his family, our Chicago team, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Thank you Matthew for your amazing work. Your story lives on in your photographs and in our hearts.

Quirky annual holidays aren’t usually our thing, but Friday, February 26th is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, and that is one that The Moth can get behind. This week’s #MothPlaylist, "Fairy Tales Do Come True" features stories about dancing monkeys, haunted forests, mysterious gardens, a magical grandmother, and a prince. Listen here: https://bit.ly/2P4ZIuT #TheMoth #Storytelling #FairyTaleDay

In this week's #MothRadioHour, Patience Murray experiences an unthinkable act of violence firsthand. Listen to Patience's story and more in this special episode featuring moments of shock, uncanny realizations, and the tenacity, perspective, and humor that help us through, hosted by The Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles: https://themoth.org/radio-hour/caught-off-guard #TheMoth #Storytelling

In this week's #MothPodcast, Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down. Listen to Liz's story and more in this special episode featuring stories from women around the world hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness: https://themoth.org/radio-hour/women-in-the-world

A good gift is about more than just the actual item itself. It carries with it its own story, a special meaning between you and the one receiving it. Give someone you love the gift of stories with some of our Moth merch: store.themoth.org. #TheMoth #Storytelling #MothMerch #GiftIdeas

Thanks to Tiffany Greenfield for sharing your #MothFirstLines story in response to our recent prompt: "tell us about a time you took one for the team." Stay tuned for the next First Lines prompt for your chance to be featured! #StoryPrompt #WritingPrompt #TrueStories

Rare occurrences can be a thing of beauty. On December 21st, Jupiter and Saturn will be so close that they will appear to be a double planet. That great conjunction, as the planetary alignment has come to be known, hasn’t occurred in 800 years. This week’s #MothPlaylist, "Planetary Alignment" is all about those rare occurrences and their earthly impact. Kismet, we salute you! Listen here: https://bit.ly/2W5Giq4 #TheMoth #Storytelling

Majdy Fares attempts to make nice with some unexpected house guests in the latest #MothPodcast. Listen to Majdy's story and another story of the lengths we go to for our animal friends from Lucie Moses in "Swans, Squirrels, and Snails," hosted by Michelle Jalowski, a producer and director at The Moth: https://themoth.org/podcast/swans-squirrels-and-snails

There's still some time to get your tickets for today's International Moth Mainstage! Featuring Moth stories about our human struggle againstand dance withtime itself. The theme is "Past Tense, Future Perfect." Specially timed for our global audience, virtual doors open at 7:15PM GMT +1; stories begin at 7:30PM GMT +1. Hosted by Adelle Onyango, and featuring music from the Kenyan sensation, JADI, we're hearing from storytellers, K. Runa and Niall Ashdown in the UK, Safura A...bdool Karim in South Africa, Kevin McDonnell in Spain, and Masooma Ranalvi in India. Get your tickets now at themoth.org/internationalmainstage. #TheMoth #Storytelling #LiveShows #LiveEvents #VirtualShows #VirtualEvents #AdelleOnyango

If you enjoyed last night's #MothMainstage, livestreamed from New Yorkor if you missed itscoop up your tickets now to next month's in Portland on Dec. 5th! We're partnering with Literary Arts to bring you powerful Moth stories from the Pacific Northwest. Four storytellers will enchant, soothe, and inspire, all hosted by the stellar Angelica Lindsey-Ali. Get your tickets at themoth.org/portlandmainstage. Premium admission includes a special post-show Q&A with storytellers and directors! #TheMoth #Storytelling #LiveShows #LiveEvents #VirtualShows #VirtualEvents

Wanderlust is real. But how do we travel during a global pandemic? Easy. Stories can transport us to anywhere we want to go. The Moth and Expedia have teamed up to bring you Near and Far: Stories of Exploration a playlist of stories that will take you all over the world using the power of your imagination from the comfort of your home. Listen here: themoth.org/nearandfar. Listen and be inspired as you think about a future trip to see friends and loved ones or rediscovering your neighborhood. More stories will be added to the playlist each week. Sit back, relax and join us on this special journey. And while you’re listening, check out Expedia’s Out Travel The System podcast for tips on how to travel safe this season or more travel inspiration. #TheMoth #Storytelling #Travel #OutTravelTheSystem #Expedia

In this week's #MothPodcast, Wes Hazard - Comedian trains to be a contestant on his dream game show, Jeopardy! Hear Wes's story and Jessica Lee Williamson's story of talkshow aspirations are dashed after a disastrous appearance on the Geraldo Rivera Show in "TV Dreams: Jessica Lee Williamson & Wes Hazard," here: https://themoth.org//tv-dreams-jessica-lee-williamson-wes- This episode is hosted by Moth producer and director, Michelle Jalowski.

Watch The Moth Mainstage TONIGHT, livestreamed from the historically beautiful St. Ann's Church in New York at 7:30PM EST! The theme is "UNSTOPPABLE." Storytellers Ali Farahnakian, Ruth McDaniels, Edgar Ruiz Jr., Amanda Stern, will share their all-true tales of conquering new heights, standing tall in the face of chaos, and triumphing over darkness. Get your tickets at: themoth.org/virtualmainstage.... #TheMoth #Storytelling #VirtualMainstage #LiveEvents #LiveShows #MothMainstage

Who are you really? How do you define yourself? Who do you surround yourself with? How are you coping right now? Explore these questions and more as we re-release our summer podcast series All Together Now: Fridays with The Moth on YouTube! Every Friday this December we'll release a new batch of episodes super charged with behind the scenes visuals from the stories you'll hear. Head over to youtube.com/themoth to listen and watch stories about identity and perspective featur...ing stories by a diverse array of tellers and hosts. #TheMoth #Storytelling #AllTogetherNow #AllTogetherNowFridayswithTheMoth #TrueStoriesToldLive

In honor of #VeteransDay, we're listening to this story from renaissance man Rick Carrier, who recounts storming Utah beach in Normandy in the first wave on D-Day. Listen to his story here: https://bit.ly/2IvbxHZ. Swipe to read Rick's poem, "My Silent Battle." #TheMoth #Storytelling #MothRadioHour #MothRadioExtras

In this week's #MothRadioHour, Daryl McCormack was bullied growing up in Ireland because of the color of his skin. Listen to Daryl's story and more stories told live at a #MothMainstage in Dublin, Ireland: https://themoth.org/radio-hour/live-in-dublin This episode is hosted by Lynn Ferguson, with additional hosting by Jay Allison.