Featuring honest conversations with professionals from across the creative industry, Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools and resources used by some of the best in the business. From directors, to journalists, to content creators, we shed light onto what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with other creatives, and the essential tools that help us along the way. New episodes are released every two weeks on Thursdays. Visit rev.com/podcast for more content and to join our community of listeners.
Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah talks about her passion for salary transparency, learning to be a content creator, and some of the free tools she's created to help more people understand how much they could and should be making. Guest BioHannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.Social MediaFollow Salary Transparency on… TikTokInstagramYouTubeRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Check out Hannah's free guides for market research and salary negotiation. Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. After interviewing hundreds of people about their salaries, she created a slew of free resources (including a salary database and guides on doing market research) to create even more salary transparency. Guest BioHannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.Social MediaFollow Salary Transparency on… TikTokInstagramYouTubeRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesCheck out Hannah's free guides for market research and salary negotiation. Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.comBrowse the job board Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah shares the tools she uses to create content and how she navigates the constantly changing algorithms of the social media platforms she posts on. Guest BioHannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.Social MediaFollow Salary Transparency on… TikTokInstagramYouTubeRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah shares the origin story of the channel and how its led to her creating more salary transparency tools and testifying for salary transparency laws. Guest BioHannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.Social MediaFollow Salary Transparency on… TikTokInstagramYouTubeRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board
Episode SummaryMatt Stillo is an audio producer, engineer and sound designer. In this episode he talks about his path from NYU arts student to podcast production, how AI is changing the audio industry, and why he wanted to focus on detailed sound design when he created his own podcast, No F*cking Way. Guest BioMatt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio's branded creative studio. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He's also the host and creator of the podcast No Fucking Way. Social Media Find Matt on LinkedInAdditional ResourcesAtomic Habits (book) AuphonicListen to the No F*cking Way episodes Missing in Mexico Part 1 and Part 2Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, iHeart Radio producer Matt Stillo talks about making his podcast No F*cking Way, where he and his co-creator James Foster shared insane stories from real people. They spent a lot of time sound designing each episode to turn these stories into dramatic, cinematic podcast episodes.Guest BioMatt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio's creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He's also the host and creator of the podcast No F*cking Way. Social Media Find Matt on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, iHeart Radio producer Matt Stillo talks about how AI tools are changing the world of podcasts (the good and the bad) and other tools he uses as an audio engineer, producer and sound designer. Guest BioMatt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio's creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He's also the host and creator of the podcast No Fucking Way. Social Media Find Matt on LinkedInAdditional ResourcesAtomic Habits (book) AuphonicRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryMatt Stillo is an audio producer and engineer and producer for Ruby, iHeart Radio's creative studio for brands. In this episode, Matt talks about his journey from an NYU arts student to discovering his love of audio and sound design. Guest BioMatt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio's creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He's also the host and creator of the podcast No Fucking Way. Social Media Find Matt on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, host Kendell Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for crafting sound-rich stories by utilizing transformative music & immersive sound design.Guest BioPeter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy.Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter's work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more. Social MediaFollow Peter on XRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren't Reading Alright' from Today Explained. Listen to Peter's story ‘What Dad Left Behind' from This is Uncomfortable.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Peter Balonon-Rosen discusses producing "What Dad Left Behind", an episode for the podcast "This Is Uncomfortable." The episode is a deeply personal story about his friend Dean's experience with an inheritance after his father's death. Peter shares his approach to balancing journalistic integrity with personal relationships, and how this experience shaped his interviewing technique with other subjects dealing with sensitive topics.Guest BioPeter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy.Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter's work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more. Social MediaFollow Peter on XRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained. Listen to Peter's story ‘What Dad Left Behind' from This is Uncomfortable.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Rough Draft, Vox producer Peter Balonon-Rosen shares insights into his creative process as an audio producer. He describes his approach to story selection, sourcing stories, and he reflects on how COVID-19 transformed podcast production.Guest BioPeter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy.Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter's work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more. Social MediaFollow Peter on XRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, host Kendall Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for creating sound rich stories that use music and sound effects. Guest BioPeter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy.Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter's work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more. Social MediaFollow Peter on XRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren't Reading Alright' from Today Explained.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryJosh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning. In this episode, he talks about leading a team that helps educate professionals and how he balances his personal creative projects with a corporate job.Guest BioJosh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical. Social Media Josh on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryJosh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about the creative projects he works on in his free time and how those projects are crucial to his creativity. Guest BioJosh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical. Social Media Josh on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryJosh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about how he makes time for his creative pursuits while also working a full-time corporate job.Guest BioJosh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical. Social Media Josh on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about his role and how his team is trying to meet the demand from its audience to learn more about AI.Guest BioJosh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical. Social Media Josh on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryCasey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR. In this episode, Casey talks about getting into audio, the state of the podcast industry and the process of making her favorite episode of Throughline, A Tale of Two Tribal Nations. Guest BioCasey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She's also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Additional ResourcesCasey's websiteListen to ‘A Tale of Two Tribes'Listen to the Throughline episode about the Third Amendment Listen to Throughline from NPRRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryCasey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR. In this episode, Casey talks about the process of making an episode of Throughline, A Tale of Two Tribal Nations. The episode is about the history and reality of Native tribes owning their reservation land.Guest BioCasey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She's also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Additional ResourcesCasey's websiteListen to ‘A Tale of Two Tribes'Listen to Throughline from NPRRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryCasey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR. In this episode, Casey talks about the team effort it takes to bring an episode of Throughline to air, and what her role as an editor looks like. Guest BioCasey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She's also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Additional ResourcesCasey's websiteListen to the Throughline episode about the Third Amendment Listen to Throughline from NPRRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryCasey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR. In this episode, Casey talks about her career as an audio producer and editor, and the current struggles in the podcasting industry. Guest BioCasey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She's also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Additional ResourcesCasey's websiteListen to Throughline from NPRListen to Casey's first podcast, The Specialist.Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryAlain Stephens started his career in the military and later as a police officer in North Texas. But then he found himself in the world of journalism and realized this was the perfect avenue for his investigative skills. In this episode Alain talks about his path to journalism, the challenges of being an investigative reporter in the current media landscape, and tells us about one of his investigations that led him to suing the Department of Justice. Guest BioAlain Stephens is a staff writer at The Trace covering developments in firearms technology and the ATF. His investigations into auto sears, toy guns, and ghost guns for The Trace have led to congressional action. A military veteran and gun owner, Alain worked at inewsource and Texas Standard, where his work led to important public safety, civil rights, and criminal justice reforms.Social MediaAlain on X Alain on Instagram Listen to Alain's podcast, The Gun MachineRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryInvestigative reporter Alain Stephens shares the process of reporting out one of his most impactful investigations: the discovery that 52,000 former police guns were sold to the public and later used in crimes. This investigation resulted in multiple stories including an episode of Reveal and a collaboration with CBS News. Guest BioAlain Stephens is a staff writer at The Trace covering developments in firearms technology and the ATF. His investigations into auto sears, toy guns, and ghost guns for The Trace have led to congressional action. A military veteran and gun owner, Alain worked at inewsource and Texas Standard, where his work led to important public safety, civil rights, and criminal justice reforms.Social MediaAlain on X Alain on Instagram Listen to Alain's podcast, The Gun MachineRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryInvestigative reporter Alain Stephens spends years trying to get the right data for a story. This kind of reporting takes patience, problem solving and time- something the 24-hour news cycle is not always willing to give. Guest BioAlain Stephens is a staff writer at The Trace covering developments in firearms technology and the ATF. His investigations into auto sears, toy guns, and ghost guns for The Trace have led to congressional action. A military veteran and gun owner, Alain worked at inewsource and Texas Standard, where his work led to important public safety, civil rights, and criminal justice reforms.Social MediaAlain on X Alain on Instagram Listen to Alain's podcast, The Gun MachineRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryInvestigative reporter Alain Stephens started his career in the military and later as a police officer in North Texas. But then he found himself in the world of journalism and realized this was the perfect avenue for his investigative skills. In this episode Alain talks about his path to journalism and why his background makes him a great reporter. Guest BioAlain Stephens is a staff writer at The Trace covering developments in firearms technology and the ATF. His investigations into auto sears, toy guns, and ghost guns for The Trace have led to congressional action. A military veteran and gun owner, Alain worked at inewsource and Texas Standard, where his work led to important public safety, civil rights, and criminal justice reforms.Social MediaAlain on X Alain on Instagram Listen to Alain's podcast, The Gun MachineRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode Summary Daniel Parris is creator of the Stat Significant newsletter, where each week he uses data analytics to answer pop culture questions. In this episode he talks about creating his newsletter, the tools he uses to compile data sets and write essays, and a behind the scenes look at how he created one of his most popular essays: ‘Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much? A Statistical Analysis'. Guest BioDaniel Parris is a California-based data scientist, journalist, and consultant who writes about the intersection of statistics and popular culture. He was one of DoorDash's first 150 employees and data science hires. Since leaving DoorDash, Daniel has been dedicating his time to strategy and analytics consulting, as well as data writing. His weekly newsletter Stat Significant has over 13,000 subscribers and features data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more. His work has been featured by The Financial Times, Semafor, 1440, and Morning Brew. Social MediaRead ‘Stat Significant' hereDaniel on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode Summary Daniel Parris is creator of the Stat Significant newsletter, where each week he uses data analytics to answer pop culture questions. In this episode he talks about creating one of his most popular essays, ‘Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much? A Statistical Analysis'. Guest BioDaniel Parris is a California-based data scientist, journalist, and consultant who writes about the intersection of statistics and popular culture. He was one of DoorDash's first 150 employees and data science hires. Since leaving DoorDash, Daniel has been dedicating his time to strategy and analytics consulting, as well as data writing. His weekly newsletter Stat Significant has over 13,000 subscribers and features data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more. His work has been featured by The Financial Times, Semafor, 1440, and Morning Brew. Social MediaRead ‘Stat Significant' hereDaniel on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode Summary Daniel Parris is creator of the Stat Significant newsletter, where each week he uses data analytics to answer pop culture questions. In this episode he talks about the tools he uses to compile data sets and write essays for his Substack. Guest BioDaniel Parris is a California-based data scientist, journalist, and consultant who writes about the intersection of statistics and popular culture. He was one of DoorDash's first 150 employees and data science hires. Since leaving DoorDash, Daniel has been dedicating his time to strategy and analytics consulting, as well as data writing. His weekly newsletter Stat Significant has over 13,000 subscribers and features data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more. His work has been featured by The Financial Times, Semafor, 1440, and Morning Brew. Social MediaRead ‘Stat Significant' hereDaniel on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryDaniel Parris is creator of the Stat Significant newsletter, where each week he uses data analytics to answer pop culture questions. On this episode, Daniel talks about his career journey that started as a production assistant in Hollywood, to working as a data scientist at DoorDash and eventually creating Stat Significant. Guest BioDaniel Parris is a California-based data scientist, journalist, and consultant who writes about the intersection of statistics and popular culture. He was one of DoorDash's first 150 employees and data science hires. Since leaving DoorDash, Daniel has been dedicating his time to strategy and analytics consulting, as well as data writing. His weekly newsletter Stat Significant has over 13,000 subscribers and features data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more. His work has been featured by The Financial Times, Semafor, 1440, and Morning Brew. Social MediaRead ‘Stat Significant' hereDaniel on LinkedInRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X. The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Sky Dylan-Robbins, founder of the Video Consortium. In this full interview with Sky, she talks about why she created a community of creatives and why a community is important in today's market. She also talks about her decade-long process of making ‘On Our Own Island', her documentary that chronicles her parents' marriage from its romantic beginnings to her father's death.Guest BioSky Dylan-Robbins is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur. After producing documentaries at NBC News and The New Yorker, she founded The Video Consortium, a global nonprofit supporting nonfiction storytellers. Named Forbes "30 under 30" in media, her work has earned multiple industry honors and her feature documentary "On Our Own Island" captivates audiences worldwide.Additional Resources: Sky's website The Video Consortium website The Video Consortium on Instagram Check out Sky's feature length documentary “On Our Own Island”Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Sky Dylan-Robbins, founder of the Video Consortium. Today, Sky talks about the decade long process of making ‘On Our Own Island', her first feature length documentary that chronicles her parents' marriage from its romantic beginnings through life's final moments.Guest BioSky Dylan-Robbins is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur. After producing documentaries at NBC News and The New Yorker, she founded The Video Consortium, a global nonprofit supporting nonfiction storytellers. Named Forbes "30 under 30" in media, her work has earned multiple industry honors and her feature documentary "On Our Own Island" captivates audiences worldwide.Additional Resources: Sky's website The Video Consortium website The Video Consortium on Instagram Check out Sky's feature length documentary “On Our Own Island”Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Sky Dylan-Robbins, a video producer and founder of the Video Consortium. In this mini episode, Sky discusses some of her favorite tools for cultivating a good creative process and environment. Guest BioSky Dylan-Robbins is an award-winning nonfiction video producer, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur. Sky has worked for ABC News and the New Yorker. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Video Consortium- a global nonprofit media organization that connects and supports today's nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists to tell bold stories that change the world.Additional Resources: Sky's website The Video Consortium website The Video Consortium on Instagram Check out Sky's feature length documentary “On Our Own Island”Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Sky Dylan-Robbins, a video producer and founder of the Video Consortium. In this mini episode, Sky talks about her path to becoming a video producer and why she started the Video Consortium as a way to create a community for other video producers in an ever-changing media landscape. Guest BioSky Dylan-Robbins is an award-winning nonfiction video producer, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur. Sky has worked for ABC News and the New Yorker. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Video Consortium- a global nonprofit media organization that connects and supports today's nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists to tell bold stories that change the world.Additional Resources: Sky's website The Video Consortium website The Video Consortium on Instagram Check out Sky's feature length documentary “On Our Own Island”Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about how she got into her career in journalism, her process for editing other reporters and how Kamala Harris' career evolved since she started covering her in San Francisco.Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about her experience covering Kamala Harris' career starting when she was a DA in San Francisco and what she's watching in this election. Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about her process for editing other reporters and what that looks like in her role at Mother Jones. Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
Episode SummaryToday we're joined by Jamilah King, an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed News.In this episode, Jamilah talks about how she got into her career in journalism and she's watched it change over her 15 year career.Guest BioJamilah King is an editorial director at Mother Jones. She oversees a team of investigative reporters covering race, politics, criminal justice and more. She previously worked as a managing editor at Buzzfeed.Social MediaJamilah's website Jamilah on X Jamilah on Instagram Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday.Additional ResourcesBelow are links to some of Jamilah's stories: It's Kamala's Campaign Now via Mother JonesThe Secret To Understanding Kamala Harris (2018)Kamala Harris Will Be The First Black Vice President (2020)The Vice President Still Hasn't Shaken Off #KamalaIsACop (Feb 2021)
Nadia Hamdan is a producer for Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting: the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit. The podcast and radio show is a winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy, and Murrow awards.In this full episode, Nadia talks about her career path that led to investigative journalism, her creative process when working on an audio piece, and she talks about the process of making her most ambitious project, the 40 Acres And A Lie podcast. Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
In this mini episode, audio journalist Nadia Hamdan talks about the process of making her latest project, the 40 Acres And A Lie podcast. Nadia is a producer for Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting: the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit. The podcast and radio show is a winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy, and Murrow awards.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
In this mini episode, audio journalist Nadia Hamdan talks about her creative process when working on a big podcast project (like how she manages all that tape!)Nadia is a producer for Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting: the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit. The podcast and radio show is a winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy, and Murrow awards.Mentioned in this episode:Rev.com
In this mini episode, audio journalist Nadia Hamdan talks about her career path from working in marketing to local news and now investigative journalism. Nadia is a producer for Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting: the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit. The podcast and radio show is a winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy, and Murrow awards.Mentioned in this episode:Rev Pre-Roll Ad
Featuring honest conversations with folks from across the creative industry, Season 2 of The Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools, and resources used by some of the best in the business. From journalists to content creators and business leaders, we shed light on what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with others, and the essential tools that help us along the way.Mini episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday. Full interviews with guests published every other Thursday.
Today we're joined by Philip Edsel, a Creative Director with a background spanning across the e-commerce, advertising, professional sports, and tech industries. Edsel has led global ad campaigns from conception to creation, working with brands like Nike, Reebok, Red Bull, MTV, and Filson.In this podcast episode, Philip talks about his journey to becoming a creative director and the importance of taking risks in the creative industry. We also chat about his work with Austin FC and Ladder, and how he uses Seth Goden's concept of the "Purple Cow'' to stand out and drive success. Guest Bio:Philip Edsel is an artist first and foremost, regardless of medium: a writer, a musician, a photographer, and a director. His visual work is inspired by classical art, modern design, and potential energy capturing empowered people in motion, across fashion, fitness, and portraiture.As a creative director, Edsel has led global ad campaigns from conception to creation but is also no stranger to the day-to-day implementation of content. His ultimate goal is to make good art and encourage other artists to do the same.Social MediaEdsel's LinkedInEdsel's InstagramEdsel.worksedselphoto.comAdditional ResourcesPaul Graham's essay "How to Do Great Work"Seth Godin's book "Purple Cow"Ladder Fitness AppRelated Readinghttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/how-to-build-a-big-film-audience-with-a-small-teamhttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/accessibility-in-filmhttps://www.rev.com/blog/marketing/content-creation-tools https://www.rev.com/blog/subtitles-blog/benefits-of-subtitles-for-trailersRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcasts for more content.
Today we're joined by Elissa Nadworny, an NPR correspondent, regularly reporting on international conflict, focusing on children and families. She has spent several months in Ukraine covering the war with Russia and most recently in Israel, covering the war with Hamas and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Elissa also guest hosts acclaimed radio shows, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition.Today, we discuss how to lean into the vulnerable side of storytelling, navigating desensitization in media, and how technology has impacted her reporting on the ground. Elissa also shares insights on collaborating with unique creative partners and adapting to the fast-paced nature of modern content production. #storytelling #journalism #reportingGuest Bio:Elissa Nadworny is an NPR correspondent covering reproductive rights and abortion.She also regularly reports on international conflict, with a special focus on children and families. She has spent several months in Ukraine covering the war with Russia and in Israel, covering the war with Hamas and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.She guest hosts NPR radio shows such as All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and special election coverage.In 2023, she tracked down a classroom of kindergarteners from eastern Ukraine, displaced by the war. The project took eight months, spanned multiple countries and continents, and told the story of children and families dealing with the trauma, loss, and fear that conflict brings.Her work has won awards including a James Beard Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in innovation, and several Gracie Awards.She's a Livingston Award finalist for a story about college students getting their degrees from inside a state prison.Other stories that have resonated with her include crawling in the sewers below a college campus to test wastewater for the coronavirus, sitting with the elderly living along the front lines in Ukraine's east, and the story of a pregnant woman in Gaza who gave birth amid abysmal and fast deteriorating hospital conditions.In 2018, she went on an epic search for the history behind her own high school's classroom skeleton.Before joining NPR in 2014, Nadworny worked at Bloomberg News, reporting from the White House.Originally from Erie, Pa., Nadworny has a bachelor's degree in documentary film from Skidmore College and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.Social MediaElissa Nadworny's InstagramElissa Nadworny's TwitterAdditional ResourcesElissa Nadworny's story about kindergartners in KharkivElissa's story about mothers in GazaElissa Nadworny's Brief Stint newsletter on SubstackNPR's Morning EditionAll Things ConsideredWeekend Edition
Today we're joined by Lucas Harger, an acclaimed film and commercial editor, supervising editor, and partner at Bruton Stroube Outpost. His documentary portfolio includes work on over ten features — two of which recently made their debut at SXSW, with one securing the Audience Choice Award. Lucas' intentionality is incredibly contagious and apparent from the moment you begin talking with him. Lucas and Colton talk about that intentionality, and how it helps position him as a storyteller and collaborator with directors. We also chat about his documentary editing mindset and philosophy that set him, his team, and his work up for success with each project. Guest BioLucas is an acclaimed film and commercial editor, supervising editor, and partner at Bruton Stroube Outpost. Interspersed between long-form editing, Lucas cuts broadcast and web commercials for nationally recognized clients such as but not limited to: Nike, Enterprise, Anheuser-Busch, Uber, Amazon, Apple, and Disney+. With a portfolio that includes editing and supervising over ten feature documentaries, Lucas will be starting post-production in 2024 on a multi-hour doc series for HBO. Priding himself on being a key collaborator across diverse project categories, Lucas brings passion and creativity to every venture. Building timelines and teams are his passion.Additional Resourceslucasjharger.combrutonstroube.com/outpostLions of Mesopotamia Film IMDBClemente FilmLucas' InstagramLucas' LinkedInPost Notes App for PremiereRelated Reading:https://www.rev.com/blog/transcription-blog/how-to-write-your-own-documentary-pitch-deck-to-secure-fundinghttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer-for-documentary-filmshttps://www.rev.com/blog/transcription-blog/how-to-transcribe-a-documentary-interviewhttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/documentary-interview-questions-how-to-ask-good-questions-for-a-documentary-interview Rate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram,
Today on The Rough Draft, we're joined by Claire McInerny, a former journalist turned podcast producer. Her podcasting repertoire includes the award winning Terrible, Thanks for Asking and It's Going to Be Ok. She's the co-creator and producer of Refamulating, a new podcast that celebrates all the different ways to make a family. Prior to podcasting, Claire was a higher education reporter for NPR member stations across Indiana and Texas. Today we discuss navigating career transition and the podcasting landscape, an industry that's by all accounts still in its infancy, how to create compelling narratives for audio, and the tools and tactics she relies on the most to find inspiration and creativity. Guest BioClaire McInerny is a podcast producer and writer. She's a former producer on the award winning podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking,” and also produces “It's Going To Be Okay,” a daily meditation on the okay things in the world. Claire is the co-creator and producer of Refamulating, a new podcast that celebrates different ways to make a family. Before podcasting, Claire was a reporter for NPR stations, telling stories about public education and worked for NPR member stations for about 10 years. Claire also produces audio projects for non-profits, companies and other commercial outlets. Additional Resourcesclairemcinerny.comrefamulating.comRefamulating on SpotifyRefamulating on AppleTerrible, Thanks For AskingIt's Going to Be OkayClaire's InstagramClaire's LinkedInRate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Today on The Rough Draft, we're joined by Mark Watters, a six-time Emmy Award-winning composer and conductor renowned for his work in film, television, video games, global tours such as Star Wars in Concert, and major events like the Olympics. Mark's career spans iconic Disney classics and collaborations with artists like John Legend, Mary Jo Blige, and Beyoncé. In addition, Mark serves as the Associate Professor of Contemporary Media & Film Composition and Director of the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media at the prestigious Eastman University in New York. Join us today as we discuss his creative process, how to embrace technology while guarding authenticity, and the deeply emotional resonance of music across all content mediums. Guest BioMark Watters is a six-time Emmy Award winning composer and conductor whose diverse career spans over 400 television episodes, feature films, DVDs, video games, concert works and music for the theater. He holds the distinct honor of having served as music director and featured composer for two Olympics. First, in 1996 for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta and again in 2002 for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. For the '96 games, Mark composed the Emmy nominated song, "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Performed by opera legend, Jessye Norman and featuring lyrics by Grammy-nominated lyricist, Lorraine Feather, the song was the triumphant finale to the Opening Ceremonies. He has served as guest conductor for such orchestras as The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Tokyo Philharmonic, The London Symphony, The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, The Detroit Symphony, The New York City Pops, The Baltimore Symphony and The Atlanta Symphony. In 2002, film score legend John Williams asked Mark to co-conduct the 74th Academy Awards. He has worked with such artists as Beyonce, Sting, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Trisha Yearwood, Yo Yo Ma and Broadway star, Brian Stokes Mitchell.In addition to his composing and conducting career, Mark is an associate professor at the famed Eastman School of Music where he heads the Media Composition curriculum and is the director of the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media.Additional Resourcesmarkwatters.comesm.rochester.edu/directory/watters-mark/Rate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Today on The Rough Draft, we're joined by Al Black, the COO of Voquent, a company that specializes in talent matching services for global content creators and businesses seeking expert localization solutions. With over 25 years of experience in expanding global reach for brands and creators, Al shares valuable insights into the significance of accessibility in content, offering strategies for effective online localization. We delve into the evolving landscape of AI's impact on creative industries, exploring both its opportunities and challenges. Al underscores the importance of adapting to technological advancements while also emphasizing the need to protect artists' rights in this rapidly changing landscape. Further, Voquent has been kind enough to offer Rev customers 10% off their first order of voiceover or dubbing services. Simply mention “Rev” when making an inquiry.Guest BioAl Black, co-founder and COO of Voquent, boasts a 25-year career helping creators reach new global audiences through translations, voiceovers, and dubbing.Additional Resourcesvoquent.comLinkedIn: Al BlackVoquent YouTube: @VoquentX: voquentEuropean Accessibility ActRate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Join us on The Rough Draft as we chat with Brandon Carter, a seasoned brand strategist and copywriter with over 12 years of industry experience. Brandon's expertise lies in crafting strategic narratives for VC-backed startups and publicly traded tech companies, helping them define their brand meaning and connect with audiences across various media platforms. Together, we delve into the essence of "brand," exploring its rising significance in today's business landscape, what it means to be a “Creator Brand,” and his go-to productivity hacks. Brandon's invaluable insights illuminate the path to navigating organizational chaos, bringing clarity and cohesion to the intricate fabric of brand identity.Guest BioBrandon Carter is a strategist and copywriter with over a decade of experience shaping the narratives of both tech behemoths and beloved childhood brands. Beginning his career in business development for iconic names like Peanuts and Sesame Street, Brandon later transitioned into the tech world, where he made his mark as an early employee and marketer at Outbrain, pioneering content marketing workshops for Fortune 500 giants such as L'Oreal and Bank of America. His journey continued as he took on leadership roles at Codeword, spearheading content programs for leading platforms like Snapchat and Waze. Based in Brooklyn with roots in Maine, Brandon's passion for both his work and personal pursuits shines through, whether he's crafting brand strategies or immersing himself in creative endeavors and tennis matches.Additional Resourcesbrandoncarter.coLinkedIn: Brandon CarterInstagram: brandedcarterTwitter: brandedcarterperplexity.aiRate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev & The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, & XRough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Today on The Rough Draft we sit down with Austin-based commercial producer, John Rains. Along with his experience in handling multi-million dollar productions, John's impressive portfolio boasts collaborations with iconic brands like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Nissan, and Reebok, to name just a few. Central to John's work is his dedication to building upon Austin's reputation as a production hub and fostering a positive on-set culture. We explore the evolving role of social media in advertising, its effects on consumer engagement, and how this shift has shaped John's approach to his projects. We also talk about the importance of networking, assembling a talented crew, and the synergy required on set to create outstanding work.Guest BioJohn Rains is a commercial producer based in Texas. While Austin is home, he's traveled all across Texas and the US to produce commercial work for various brands like Nissan, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, Ford and more. John is a partner in the rental house Convoy. Opening their doors in 2020, Convoy wanted to inject Austin with a new rental experience that prioritized quality and customer service–making Austin a destination city for commercials of all sizes. Whether through equipment being used or budgets being managed, John's desire is to positively impact the productions he's working on in as many ways as possible and loves doing it all here at home. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: John Rainsjohnrains.netconvoyatx.comInstagram: convoy_atxbackstory.usInstagram: backstory.usRate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev & The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn & X.Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Today on The Rough Draft we talk with content creator & solopreneur, Courtney Johnson. Courtney has such a fascinating methodology on creative storytelling. Her delivery mechanism is primarily social media, but she uses many types of digital marketing to grow her personal brand as a mentor and consultant. We talk about how she focuses on creating a lot of content - no matter how good or bad she thinks it is - and how this not only led to her overall success, but also generated nearly 8 million views on what she would say is objectively a bad piece of content. We get into her simple daily habits, different tools used in her workflow, and how a content creator should never leave anything in their drafts. Alright, here's our conversation with Courtney Johnson.Guest BioCourtney Johnson is an Austin-based solopreneur, social media consultant, personal brand manager for tech execs, and content creator who writes about motivation, personal brand, career, and marketing. She is the creator of the Monday Megaphone Newsletter, Level up on LinkedIn Program, and Level up on TikTok program. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: courtneylynnjohnsonInstagram: courtlynnjohnsonTikTok: @courtney..johnsonYou can find info on Courtney's new podcast “Slay the Gatekeeper” on her instagramCourtney's PatreonCourtney's Problematic Career Cheat CodesCourtney's “Level Up on LinkedIn” ProgramCourtney's “Level Up on TikTok” Program“The One Thing” - by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan FlownRate & SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's Youtube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev & The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn & TwitterRough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcast for more content.
Today on The Rough Draft, we sit down with director & cinematographer Jacob Hamilton. With over 20 years in the industry, Jacob is best-known for his award-winning directorial debut Jump Shot, and his cinematography can be found in places like the documentary Facing Nolan, and more recently on Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines. On today's episode, Jacob breaks down what it's like to work on a documentary for over 7 years. He explains his process of preparing for interviews and how he finds the right people to contribute to the story. We talk about the unpredictable nature of documentary storytelling, as well as the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Alright, let's jump into our conversation with Jacob Hamilton.Guest BioJacob Hamilton is director and cinematographer based in Austin, TX. With over 20 years in the industry he is best-known for his directorial debut JUMP SHOT (2019, SXSW WORLD PREMIERE), an award-winning feature length documentary about Kenny Sailors, the man who invented the modern day jump shot in basketball, his cinematography on critically acclaimed FACING NOLAN (2022, SXSW WORLD PREMIERE), and more recently his cinematography on MAGNOLIA TABLE with JOANNA GAINES for Warner Discovery & the Magnolia Network. Episode Topics(1:12) Getting started & pursuing a feature documentary(5:30) Pursuing a documentary story(7:10) How to conduct interviews for documentary films(9:39) Securing celebrity athletes to interview for Jacob's film(14:32) Volume of interview footage, b-roll, archival footage(17:36) Cutting a documentary story with transcripts(22:01) Committing to the story(26:58) Caring for the story subject & the unpredictability of documentary storytelling(32:58) Surrounding yourself with the right people(36:52) Being a dad while directing a feature film(42:48) Childhood dream to reality(45:12) Technology, tools & storytellingAdditional Resources jacobryanhamilton.comInstagram: @jacobryanhamiltonTwitter: @jake_hamiltonjumpshotmovie.comfacingnolan.comEpisode TranscriptView the full Episode Transcript here.Listen, rate, and subscribe!Be sure to subscribe to Rev's Youtube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev & The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn & TwitterRough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out
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