Stories told in five New York minutes.

Former colleague and current Colorado crunchie CJN used to experience long hours at work just like yours truly. One way we filled the disconnect between life and the outside world was by subscribing to extensive amounts of podcasts. Free, informative, and not blocked by work’s firewall, podcasts are convenient for a life spent working behind a desk and waiting for the subway. The Moth (warning: iTunes will open) was one of CJN’s great podcast finds.

The Moth is a not-for-profit organization devoted to storytelling that currently hosts events in LA and NYC. I caught most of a StorySLAM tonight in my neighborhood and walked away extremely fulfilled. Seven bucks (thank ya very much!) provided an evening of stimulating entertainment. Read my full review here. Shameless self promotion, I know.

The venue was packed and the best (last) seat in the house on the steps behind the sound man. Hence the picture.