This Should Be A Movie: The Moth Podcast

3/13/202623 min

We're almost at the Oscars, and to celebrate, we have two stories that feel especially cinematic.

This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers:

Jitesh Jaggi discovers why his father never taught him to drive.

Nick Vega’s fake ID business hits an unexpected snag.

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Clips

First 90 seconds

Chloe Salmon0:00
Hey, it's Chloe Salmon from The Moth. As a story director, I talk to a lot of people who say they wanna tell a story, but don't know where to start. A tip I give them, get specific. What's a moment that meant something to you? Your first home run, that road trip with your dad, the time you bombed at the talent show. Start there, then build on that foundation. You can find tips to help you identify those moments, along with prompts to inspire them, in The Moth's new guided journal, My Life in Stories. Whether you want to find your own story, reflect on your life, or even give it as a gift, you can order your copy at themoth.org/mylifeinstories. That's themoth.org/mylifeinstories.
Jodi Powell· Host0:41
[gentle music] Fade in. A recording studio in New York. It's small but cozy, with sound dampening mats on the wall, and two mics on either side of the table. One of the mics is unused, but in front of the other mic sits our protagonist. Close up, the face of Jodie Powell, younger, 30s. Her expression is one of excitement. She's ready to share stories, ready to welcome listeners to The Moth Podcast. [laughs] Welcome to The Moth. I'm Jodie Powell. There are moments in our lives that feel especially