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Read more about the article The Moth: The Promise

The Moth: The Promise

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 12, 2016
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In November of last year, I told this story about my high school sweetheart at a Moth GrandSLAM in Brooklyn. I was lucky enough to have the story air on…

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Read more about the article 15 thoughts from a Moth StorySLAM

15 thoughts from a Moth StorySLAM

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 18, 2014
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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I told a story on Wednesday night at The Moth’s StorySLAM at Housing Works in New York City. The theme of the night was Secrets. I was lucky enough to…

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Read more about the article The Moth: Shoe Thief

The Moth: Shoe Thief

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 26, 2014
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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The following is a story that I told at a Moth StorySLAM at The Bell House in Brooklyn in March of 2012.  The theme of the night was Theft. I…

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Read more about the article Lessons from another evening at The Moth

Lessons from another evening at The Moth

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 4, 2014
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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On Monday, some friends and I attended a Moth StorySLAM at the Bitter End in New York. After winning six StorySLAMs in a row, my luck finally ran out. I…

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Read more about the article A tale of two story slams

A tale of two story slams

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 20, 2013
  • Post category:Appearances/Moth/Storytelling
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On Thursday night, I performed alongside four other storytellers at The Wilbur Theater in Boston as part of a Moth Mainstage. We told stories to a sold out audience of…

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Read more about the article Marital advice courtesy of a Moth StorySLAM victory

Marital advice courtesy of a Moth StorySLAM victory

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 1, 2013
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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A friend and I attended The Moth’s StorySLAM at the Bitter End last night. He’s about 15 years younger than me, and while we waited in line outside the club,…

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Read more about the article Moth Radio Hour appearance!

Moth Radio Hour appearance!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 12, 2013
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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Exciting news! One of the stories that I told onstage for The Moth’s GrandSLAM championship last year has been chosen for The Moth Radio Hour this week. It will be…

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Read more about the article My storytelling secret: I’m a small, frightened man onstage. Always.

My storytelling secret: I’m a small, frightened man onstage. Always.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 22, 2013
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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I’m off to New York tonight to compete in another Moth StorySLAM. I have been exceptionally fortunate enough to win the last five StorySLAMs in which I have competed, including…

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Read more about the article The Moth: The Robbery

The Moth: The Robbery

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 2, 2013
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The following is a story that I told at a Moth GrandSLAM at Music Hall in Williamsburg earlier this year.  The theme of the night was The Tipping Point. I…

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Read more about the article My wife played an enormous role in my recent Moth StorySLAM victory. Here’s how.

My wife played an enormous role in my recent Moth StorySLAM victory. Here’s how.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 11, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Family/Moth/Storytelling/The Writing Process
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On Tuesday night I told a story at a Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works in New York City and was fortunate enough to win. On Facebook and Twitter, I expressed…

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