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Say hello to the team for tomorrow's #MothVirtualMainstage 'WHEN YOU'RE HOME.'
Join us virtually for an evening of stories of love, life and belonging from @Lin_Manuel, Quiara Alegria Hudes, @Led_Black, @Eggie79 & @esdras_santana.
Buy Tickets at themoth.org/virtualmainstage
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"The truth just pops out." Ahead of the release of his new film, Tick, Tick…Boom, @Lin_Manuel shared how the play Rent changed his life on #TheMothMainstage. Watch his story here: bit.ly/3nfNj5Y
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"If a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit.”
― Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself), M Is for Magic
#TuesdayThoughts
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#GiveawayAlert! OCCASIONAL MAGIC is finally out today! We’re so excited that we want to give away 2 copies to 1 lucky follower! Like this post and tag a friend to be eligible to win 2 copies of Occasional Magic. We’ll pick the winners by 3/24/19!
themoth.org/occasional-magic
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"...In times of war it's very hard to tell the good people from the bad people. And if you're gifted with the opportunity to help another human being, you do it."
— Martha Ruiz-Perilla, Moth Storyteller
#WednesdayWisdom
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Our new book includes @neilhimself's full notes on storytelling + 50 unforgettable tales.
serpentstail.com/book-detail…
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Inside you'll find tales from @JohnMTurturro @MegWolitzer and Louis C.K., introduced by @neilhimself. #AllTheseWonders
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On a new #MothPodcast episode, Neil Gaiman(@neilhimself) works for a men's magazine.
This week, we learn about storytelling from Neil Gaiman. buff.ly/3Nmwpge
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If you were captivated by Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman), the youngest Inaugural Poet in U.S. history today, you're not alone. Together, we climb the hill toward a new day. (1/2)
Full video:
piped.video/PD2_uKaugPI
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Thanks to you, we've made it. @themoth's third book, #OccasionalMagic, will officially debut in the #12 spot on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller list for the week of 4/7/19! Experience what all the buzz is about and order a copy today!
themoth.org/occasional-magic
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Next Wednesday, June 30th, don't miss 'WHEN YOU'RE HOME,' #TheMothVirtualMainstage featuring the creators of #InTheHeights @Lin_Manuel + @quiarahudes w/ @Led_Black, @Eggie79 and more.
BUY TIX: bit.ly/3v8nkyP #TheMoth #Storytelling
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In this week's #MothPodcast, The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
Listen to Christopher’s story and more in this week’s special avian hour: themoth.org/radio-hour/birds…
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In this story, Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm.
This story was originally recorded in NYC on June 23, 2010.
📺 Watch the full story at piped.video/94PktZiuqu8
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Last night in the gorgeous @UnitedPalaceNYC , we listened to storytellers reflect on the theme of “WHEN YOU’RE HOME”. Huge thanks to the live audience that joined us and to those who enjoyed the magic at home. Special shout out to our storytellers and partners!
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"My former career as a rumored dead children's show host didn't prepare me to work in construction."
- @SteveBurnsAlive
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Hi, we're The Moth.
We'd like for you to vote, if you can.
It may be difficult, or confusing, or frustrating, but it's a crucial piece of how we determine what our own story, and that of all our neighbors, will be.
Thank you!
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Required Weekend Viewing:
1. #SorryToBotherYou
2. @BootsRiley's incredible story told on The Moth stage!
Watch the full story here: piped.video/watch?v=4X5BSTIj…
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In this week's #MothRadioHour, @BootsRiley is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco
Listen to this episode featuring three stories about times we come across guns hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles here: buff.ly/3uBw2YF
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Notoriously quiet magician @MrTeller remembers his first magic kit on this week's #MothRadioHour.
Hear Teller's story, along with stories from @GaelynnLea, Daniel Sperling and Carmen Aguirre on this week's episode, "All The World's A Stage": themoth.org/radio-hour/all-t…
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The cost of public media per American each year is $1.35. It's an investment we believe is worth protecting.
protectmypublicmedia.org/fun…
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We are so honored to give the 2017 Moth Award to master storyteller @azizansari! #MothBall2017
Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty
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Check out this great interview @neilhimself did with @brainpicker on how stories last!
brainpickings.org/2015/06/16…
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🚨🚨🚨COMING IN 2019🚨🚨🚨
Head to @CrownPublishing to pre-order yours today: prh.com/occasionalmagic
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#IndependentBookstoreDay is here! Celebrate by seeing HELLO, BOOKSTORE at @FilmForumNYC (with a special intro by our friend, supporter, storyteller and Board Member, @neilhimself ), and then buy our new book, #HowtoTellaStory, at your favorite independent book shop!
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If you've ever stood in line waiting for a #MothStorySLAM, you'll recognize these faces... @girlsHBO
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"In the deepest, blackest night of despair and anxiety. It only takes a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in." - Auburn Sandstrom
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Thanks to @tferriss for including our second book, All These Wonders, on his list of best books and articles for 2019!
"Reading one short (2–5-page) story over tea or coffee in the morning is a nice jumpstart to the day," Tim wrote.
bit.ly/2Rkopkm
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So, sometimes one of you will randomly put us in a Twitter canoe with a bunch of other podcasts you like.
Please keep doing this.
That is all.
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Give it up for the High School tellers who took the stage last night and shared their worlds with us. We're in awe.
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On this week's #MothRadioHour, Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber (@Sarcasticluther) visits the Middle East and combats her intense fear of heights.
Listen to Nadia's story and stories from Maris Blechner and Joshua Wolf Shenk (@joshuawolfshenk) here: themoth.org/radio-hour/live-…
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A pregnant woman discovers her unborn child has no chance of survival and has to navigate the cruel world of abortion laws to choose what’s best for her child.
Watch the full story: bit.ly/3yTay94
#TheMoth #Storytelling
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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou
#RIPMayaAngelou
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The theme of tonight's show is "How the Light Gets In" inspired by Leonard Cohen and is our hope for the world.
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We are thrilled to announce that the recipient of the 2018 Moth Award is celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and author, Roz Chast!
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Some of you never felt the gut-wrenching mix of excitement and fear that comes from putting your name in The Moth hat, boldly volunteering to speak your truth in the form of a five-minute story in front of a room full of strangers, and it shows.
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We are enormously proud to honor Roxane Gay at The 2019 Moth Ball on June 4! Roxane is fierce, brave, and riveting - and we can’t wait to celebrate her! Get your tickets today! Visit themoth.org/the-moth-ball-20…
@rgay
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Moth storytelling events are the perfect place to break out of your shell. A big thanks to Mikey Heller (@yoyorobot) for this illustration—we can't wait to see Big Egg at our next #MothMainstage!
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Thanks to you, we're thrilled to announce that The Moth is one of @iTunesPodcasts most downloaded podcasts of 2016! #BestOfPodcasts
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Next year, The Moth turns 25 and to honor this milestone we're excited to present our new book, How To Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth!
📚 Preorder your book now: themoth.org/howtotellastory
#newbook #TheMoth #Storytelling #HowtoTellaStory
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Congratulations to Moth pals @neilhimself and @amandapalmer on their upcoming coronation! coneyisland.com/news/mermaid…
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@TheMoth: "Stories are the only things you have that are really yours." - Louis C.K.
#LouisCK #MothBall2015
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For those of you who haven't heard the episode everyone's raving about...themoth.org/radio-hour/live-…
Just listened to the first 2 speakers of the most recent @TheMoth podcast. My mind is freaking blown by the 2nd speaker's story. Whoa!!
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S/o to @brokeymcpoverty who's gracing our stage next week! We might even gift her a pet chicken (no promises).
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On this week's #MothPodcast, Rachel Dratch (@TheRealDratch) hosts a special live edition of The Moth.
Listen to stories from Ben Lillie and Josh Broder recorded live at the at The Players Club in NYC: themoth.org/radio-hour/antid…
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Such kind words from the incredibly talented @birbigs! We love and are so proud of you, Mike!
Get your tickets to Mike's MUST SEE one-man show, @NewOneBway, here: thenewone.com/themoth/
(Use promo code "TNOMOTH" for discounted prices. Valid thru 11/21.)
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From time to time, there are events in human history that become woven into the tapestry of our collective story. In this time, keep loved ones close, cherish moments of happiness, and remember that we'll get through this together.
Love,
The Moth
#TuesdayThoughts
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Help us make hundreds of Moth stories more accessible! storyscribe.themoth.org #mothstoryscribe
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if this tweet gets to 20 likes it will unlock a very cool contest that you (yes you!) can win....so best get to likin'
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This is your brain on The Moth.
Scientists used Moth stories to make a sematic map: piped.video/k61nJkx5aDQ
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Stay home if possible, wash your hands often, and keep your soul full. Your immune system needs all the love it can get—the power of stories help open the mind, soothe the heart, and spark joy in times of darkness.
Love,
The Moth
#TuesdayThoughts
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"We went on stage, started up the next song and, this time, the beer cans were full." - @neilhimself
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/…
#punk #love
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You know you're listening to a Moth story when you're still sitting in your driveway, 10 minutes after you've already parked.
#TuesdayThoughts
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"We need to put women and girls at the center of everything we do." @melindagates' powerful remarks at last night's showcase.
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We know we aren't the only ones who think "weekend" and immediately picture a bed + a stack of books. @penguinrandom global.penguinrandomhouse.co…
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We are devastated by the loss of Mike DeStefano. He told 1 of the most searingly beautiful stories ever told at The Moth: http://ow.ly/49E2E
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Thank you @brainpicker for diving into #AllTheseWonders with @neilhimself. It's a beautiful read. brainpickings.org/2017/04/17…
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"I realized that my next words could decide whether we live or die.”
—@BootsRiley
#MothRadioHour
themoth.org/radio-hour/under…
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The Moth supports the rights and dignity of immigrants and the Muslim community. We've been proud to amplify vital stories that bridge cultural and national borders.
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"What I did was make things up. It was all I really wanted to do." @neilhimself on The #MothPodcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/…
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Aryana Rose recounts the depth of her love with a man more than a decade younger than her.
Watch the full story: bit.ly/3uvBajZ
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"'Poor kid. He's got two black eyes.' 'No, he's got eye make up.'" - @neilhimself
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/…
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We are speechless.
Thank you for helping #HowtoTellaStory debut on @nytimesbooks, @indiebound and @USATODAY's lists of best-selling books.
This book is dedicated to you and to the undiscovered stories in all of us.
Get your copy today at the #linkinbio
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Writer, comedian and Moth show host @Baratunde Thurston has just dropped his all new podcast, "How To Citizen," which re-imagines what it takes to wield collective power, and how to act beyond just voting. Check it out here:
baratunde.com/howtocitizen
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This year, we’re publishing #AllTheseWonders. We hope it inspires anyone facing the unknown in 2017.
Preorder here! bit.ly/allthesewonders
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"You can go to a gym, you can work out your muscles, so I hear. But, you come to something like this to work out your soul." — host Peter Aguero on Moth Mainstages
#TuesdayThoughts @Peter_v_Aguero
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Watch Amanda, who became the United States of America’s first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, share her Moth story about trying to find her big break in auditioning for Broadway. She told her story at our GrandSLAM in Boston that same year, taking home first place. (2/2)
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Hi.
It's Sunday.
Make some coffee.
Relax.
And catch up on this week's podcast!
d(-_-)b
themoth.org/radio-hour/docto…
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The people have spoken, and we're so, so grateful to win the #Webby People's Voice Award for Best Podcast Series. Thanks to everyone who voted and congrats to the winners in all other categories! @TheWebbyAwards
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On this week's #MothRadioHour, three storytellers find themselves staring down the wrong end of the barrel.
themoth.org/radio-hour/under…
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In memory of @carr2n. Here is the story he told on The Moth stage back in 2007: beta.prx.org/stories/97476?s…
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"Stories make me feel less alone in the world." @azizansari
#MothBall2017
Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty
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We are so excited to have @DuffMcKagan on this week's episode of #MothRadio
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We're gonna be excited every day until May bc @Carrie_Rachel is the #MothBall2016 honoree! themoth.secure.force.com/tic…
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"It’s not called 'The Butterfly,' it’s called “The Moth,” because moths are a little rough around the edges, as are the stories, on purpose." — Sarah Austin Jenness, our executive producer
#TuesdayThoughts
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What an incredible evening @UnionChapelUK! Congratulations to London's first-ever GrandSLAM champ. 🏆
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Are you ready? Next Thursday, June 25, join Moth storytellers Ray Christian, Hannah Drake and Amber J. Phillips at our next virtual #MothMainstage. The theme of the night, "We Rise: Stories of Community, Resilience, and Irrepressible Joy." (1/2)
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Share this list of kid-friendly stories with the young people in your life. themoth.org/tags/pg
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On the latest #MothPodcast, scientist Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) finds himself questioning his beliefs while all alone in a dark observatory at night.
Listen to Phil's story and a story from Nelson Lugo (@NelsonLugo) on this week's spooky episode: themoth.org/podcast/all-hall…
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We're HIRING for some exciting new positions at The Moth! If you're creative, collaborative, and committed to elevating the art of storytelling -- we welcome you to apply!
💻 See more details and APPLY NOW at buff.ly/35MAxWm
#TheMoth #NonprofitJobs #Hiring
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