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cbabe

(3,948 posts)
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 11:37 AM Sep 3

Moth Radio

Has anyone ever participated on Moth Radio?

Tips n backstage stories n ups n downs?

Thanks.

https://themoth.org

The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

The Moth is a not-for-profit organization that presents true and first person stories on stage and on radio. Find events near you,

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Moth Radio (Original Post) cbabe Sep 3 OP
No, but I love the show. nt 1WorldHope Sep 3 #1
are you going to try it? Kali Sep 3 #2
Asking for a friend. I suspect it's highly competitive. Some people cbabe Sep 3 #3
Local Story Slams! Lefta Dissenter Sep 3 #4
Thanks for the tip. cbabe Sep 3 #5

Kali

(55,498 posts)
2. are you going to try it?
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 12:55 PM
Sep 3

I think they give you guidance. I heard some of the process on a recent one. I don't catch it regularly but really like the ones I have heard.

cbabe

(3,948 posts)
3. Asking for a friend. I suspect it's highly competitive. Some people
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 01:10 PM
Sep 3

use professional coaches to prepare their pitch.

Also moth radio people help polish the stories before presenting.

Most of the stories are compelling and compassionate with a sense of place and humor.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,645 posts)
4. Local Story Slams!
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 07:04 PM
Sep 3

Pre-covid, we went to (but did not participate in) a bunch of the local Moth Story Slams. They're so much fun! At least here in Madison, WI, there were usually more people wanting to participate than there were time slots, so they threw names into a hat to select participants. I think the local Slams are the best way to work the kinks out of storytelling, and I believe those then feed into the larger Slams and the possibility to have a story played on the radio show.

I'm sure that's not the only route there, but a great way to learn the ropes!

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