18 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
A Moth-associated memoir or story collection referenced in the Moth podcast context.
Catherine Burns's 2017 anthology of 45 stories from The Moth — curated from 10 years of performances — covering themes of transformation, courage, and connection — the definitive Moth anthology.
American storytelling editor and Artistic Director at The Moth — who has shaped thousands of personal narratives — editor of All These Wonders and Occasional Magic — the primary architect of The Moth's story development methodology.
American novelist and storyteller — founder of The Moth — author of The Juror and The Caveman's Valentine — who left a fiction career to create the world's most influential live storytelling organization.
The Moth's 2022 guide to personal storytelling — distilling 25 years of live storytelling expertise into practical guidance for crafting and performing personal narratives.
American basketball player who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers — winning 5 championships — and whose Mamba Mentality became the defining phrase for obsessive competitive preparation and performance.
Dan Kennedy's 2003 memoir — essays about failure, family, and survival in Cleveland — a dark comic memoir that emerged from his Moth storytelling.
American comedy podcast hosted by Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis — a fan-favorite long-form comedy conversation podcast.
American elementary school teacher, author, and competitive storyteller — 50+ Moth Story Slam winner — author of Storyworthy and multiple novels — who combines competitive storytelling with practical storytelling instruction.
American storytelling director and executive at The Moth — who directs storytellers and helped develop The Moth's story coaching methodology — co-author of How to Tell a Story.
American comedy podcast featuring irreverent storytelling and cultural commentary — part of the independent comedy podcast ecosystem.
Video game analysis podcast operating as a book club — listeners vote on which game to cover next, then the hosts produce exhaustive analysis of its narrative, themes, and design over multiple episodes.
Joe Santagato's comedy podcast featuring conversational humor, storytelling, and cultural commentary — part of the independent comedy podcast ecosystem.
George Dawes Green's nonprofit storytelling organization — which presents live unscripted personal stories on stage — whose podcast distributes these performances — the most influential live storytelling organization.
Matthew Dicks's 2015 middle-grade novel — about a woman who finally delivers the perfect comeback she failed to say decades ago — combining humor and emotional honesty.
American stand-up comedian and podcaster from Louisiana whose This Past Weekend podcast became enormously popular through his unique combination of surreal humor, self-deprecating vulnerability, and Southern storytelling.
American comedian and storyteller — Moth Story Slam winner — author — who performs at The Moth and other storytelling venues.
British journalist and author — author of The Status Game, Selfie, and The Science of Storytelling — who writes accessible pop-psychology on narrative, identity, and social status.