Podcasts about audio storytelling

Welcome to the ENT!How can you make sure that your children, and grandchildren, know the stories that lead to your family's success?Family history, recorded in video, audio or written formats, can make an immeasurable impact in the lives of our loved ones. Taylor Smith and Jeff Krommendyk interview Jamie Younger, founder and CEO of Storykeep, to discuss her company's work in creating bespoke films and audio-based media to capture family history and values for high net worth families. Jamie shares practical advice all of us can benefit from.Jamie continues her conversation with Taylor Smith, Goodspeed Merrill, and Jeff Krommendyk. This episode talks about the gifts a recorded story gives the next generation. First, the stories themselves are powerful. Second, the younger generations can be recorded as well; and later on, be able to tell their succeeding generations about their experiences. Everyone, young and old, has the ability to tell a story. And sometimes, just one thing inside the story, is the turning point for someone else–unintentionally improving their lives for good!As a quick reminder, the Expert Network Team provides free consultations. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you or someone you care about. Just scroll the liner notes to contact one of our experts or today's guest. And please share this podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting.As always, it is good to have an expert on your side. Contact our Guest: Jamie Yuenger StoryKeepwww.StoryKeep.comjamie@storykeep.comListen to the Storykeep Podcast:  "Who We Remember"For a free gift from Story Keep, a deck of cards that will help start great family conversations, reach out to any one of us! Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) 473-7644nmerrill@goodspeedmerrill.comTaylor Smith, attorneyHelping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planningGoodspeed Merrill(720) 512-2008tsmith@goodspeedmerrill.comwww.goodspeedmerrill.com Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance ExpertWorking with business owners and successful families in transferring riskOne Digital Insurance Agency(303) 730-2327jeff.krommendyk@onedigital.comKarl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxedCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070karl@assetsandincome.comWebcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Video Didn't Kill The Radio Star Volume 2Join Grandpa Bill on a journey through the evolution of audio storytelling, from the golden age of radio to the modern podcasting era. Discover how audio has adapted and thrived in a visual world.

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Werde Teil unserer Audio Storytelling Academy und arbeite in einem Mentoring-Programm an deinem Projekt. Bewerbung bis zum 1.12. Quirin, Anne

Werde Teil unserer Audio Storytelling Academy und arbeite in einem Mentoring-Programm an deinem Projekt. Bewerbung bis zum 1.12. Quirin, Anne

Werde Teil unserer Audio Storytelling Academy und arbeite in einem Mentoring-Programm an deinem Projekt. Bewerbung bis zum 1.12. Quirin, Anne

Connecticut Public staff talk about their favorite Halloween traditions of today and yesterday — including candy, movies, costumes and more. Later, a local paranormal investigator joins us to talk about their work exploring haunted homes and businesses across Connecticut. And an author says our fascination with asylums as haunted places is easily explained. We hear about his investigation. Guests: Frankie Graziano: Host and producer of the Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public Robyn Doyon-Aitken: Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows Francesca Fontanez: Connecticut Public’s lead Social Media Editor Barry Pirro: paranormal investigator based in Connecticut. His podcast is Haunted Happenings and he is the author of the book “Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Hunter’s Strangest Cases" Troy Rondinone: professor of history at Southern Connecticut State University, and the author of the book “Nightmare Factories: The Asylum in the American Imagination” Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can action sports, fantasy storytelling, and faith really collide to teach kids about perseverance, purpose, and identity?In this inspirational and motivational podcast episode, Reginald D dives into the creative and faith-fueled mind of Lynne Ruttkay—a Southern California artist with over 30 years designing for iconic action sports brands like Quiksilver, Billabong, and Rip Curl.But Lynne is more than a designer—she's a single mom, ministry leader, and the visionary behind the groundbreaking audio fiction podcast: Shred Games: The Legend of Kid Z. In this conversation, Lynne shares her powerful testimony of walking through single motherhood, financial struggles, and purpose discovery—all while staying grounded in faith and surrounded by a supportive action sports community.We go deep into how Shred Games became a storytelling platform to deliver biblical character lessons through music, humor, and action sports fantasy—and how God used a skateboarding aardvark and a dream to lead her toward a powerful creative calling.If you're someone who loves faith-based content, motivational audio series, resilient parenting, or want to help the next generation find their identity in Christ while staying culturally relevant—this episode is packed with spiritual gold.Discover how God used Lynne's artistic gifts and creative industry experience to create a bold faith-based audio fiction that kids and families love.Learn how Shred Games teaches biblical identity and purpose in a fresh way—through fantasy, sports, and storytelling.Be encouraged to trust God's process even when the full vision isn't clear—because obedience unlocks creativity and provision.If you're ready to be creatively inspired and spiritually reignited, hit play and hear how Lynne Ruttkay's faith-fueled journey is redefining what Christian storytelling can be for the next generation.  Lynne's Contact Info is Below:Website: https://www.shredgames.com Shred Games: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shred-games-the-legend-of-kid-z/id1792062580 Shred Games: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y9zrqA75EJnGU8AfwsevW?si=6463c5d0ee484a25 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShredGamesPodcast/shortsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shredgamespodcastSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny sits down with Karen Pearson, an award-winning producer and the visionary founder of Folded Wing, to explore her remarkable journey through the world of audio. From her early passion for music and radio to leading one of the UK's most innovative audio production companies, Karen shares how creativity, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of sound have shaped her path. She reflects on the founding of Folded Wing and its mission to champion diversity and inclusion in audio storytelling. Karen offers a heartfelt perspective on the enduring magic of live radio - its intimacy, authenticity, and the irreplaceable role of passionate presenters. She contrasts this with the rise of video and streaming, emphasizing why radio's local connection and human touch still matter in a digital world. She also highlights the democratizing power of podcasts, celebrating how they've opened up the world of audio to new voices and fresh perspectives. As technology continues to reshape the audio landscape, Karen explains why these changes only enhance radio's role as a source of comfort, community, and companionship.

It was part birthday party, part storytelling spectacle, and 100% Audacious! We threw a live Show & Tell at Dead Language Beer Project in Hartford, and invited public radio fans to bring an object they love, and the story that makes it matter. From a PEZ dispenser with family ties, to a holy (literally) beer mug, to walnut shell art that has mesmerized a family for generations, the night was full of big laughs, tiny treasures, and extraordinary moments. Suggested episodes: Audacious Live! Show & Tell in Stamford Five years of Audacious: Where are they now? GUESTS: Chion Wolf: host of Audacious with Chion Wolf, who brought a Gracie Award Emily Tracy: Manchester resident, who brought one of many PEZ dispensers collected by her mother, Caryn Dr. David Shapiro: West Hartford resident, who brought a copy of a Hasbro comic book with a depiction of himself, in recognition of his work with Stop The Bleed Meg Fitzgerald: Senior Manager of Projects and Radio Programming at Connecticut Public, who brought a walnut that folds open and holds tiny art inside Larry Klein: Meriden resident, who brought a puzzle mug made by a potter named Guy Wolff Pamela Morrison-Wolf: Farmington resident (and Chion's mother!), who brought a framed greeting card from her late husband, Guy Wolf Christy Kovel: Middletown resident and Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association's Connecticut Chapter, who brought her cell phone containing two memorable images from the previous day Dave Mourad: Windsor resident, who brought a metal newspaper stand Robyn Doyon-Aitken: Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows at Connecticut Public, who brought the cast her late mother had on her wrist Ashley Cook: Hartford resident, who brought a shadowbox of her hand x-ray and pins that the surgeons removed Michelle Horsley: Hartford resident, who brought her conductor's baton Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There's no doubt we have more choices for entertainment than at any other point in history. And yet, once a series ends, it can be difficult to find something you like just as much. But what if AI could give you a seemingly endless supply of quality content? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Rohan Nayak, CEO and co-founder of Pocket FM, an audio platform that has pioneered the audio series format. Rohan talks about how he identified a gap in the audio entertainment space and how Pocket FM leverages  AI to optimize everything from audience retention to discovery to identifying hit shows. He also discusses how Pocket FM's employment of AI has allowed for the making of an all-in-one content creation and consumption platform, where creators can use AI as a writing coach, editor, and productivity partner — all in one. The conversation offers a glimpse into the future of storytelling and how AI is reshaping the way content is created, discovered, and consumed.     Episode Chapters:(00:00) Introduction (02:23) Story of Rohan and Pocket FM(06:02) Solving for a content gap(08:42) Creating a new audio entertainment format(11:06) Building Pocket FM(17:17) Using AI in audio content creation(21:11) Human and AI partnership in content creation(24:07) Challenges of improving an AI writing model(28:45) Using AI to identify blockbusters(33:00) AB testing with content(36:11) Training AI to create webtoons(41:14) Evaluating and propagating content(43:47) Matching content with users(44:50) Future of Pocket FM(48:02) Closing ThoughtsStay in touch:www.lsvp.comX: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.coEmail: generativenow@lsvp.comThe content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Avery Moore Kloss. Have you ever been in a place where you knew deep down something had to change, but fear kept holding you back? That's exactly where Avery found herself, watching her husband, an entrepreneur at heart, slowly lose his spark in the corporate grind post-pandemic. Avery candidly shares how she wrestled with the fear of losing financial stability, realizing that she was the one holding him back from his dreams. In this episode, we dive into the moment she finally said to her husband, 'Just quit the job. We'll figure it out.' Avery Moore Kloss is the founder and lead creator of Folktale Studio. As a journalist, educator, entrepreneur, podcast host and award-winning radio documentarian, Avery's passion is in helping others capture their stories through audio. With Folktale Studio, Avery is committed to helping up-and-coming digital storytellers create podcasts that connect their unique stories with the world. As the host of the podcast “Grown Up,” Avery dives deep into the unconventional career journeys of her guests, exploring how they've navigated the twists and turns of the working world. It's a show about finding your way—even if that way looks nothing like what you expected. When she's not crafting podcasts, Avery teaches Audio Storytelling at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she also serves as the Podcaster-in-Residence. In her classes and office hours, she empowers the next generation of digital storytellers to embrace creativity, curiosity, and authenticity in their work. Avery is a proud graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communications, holding a combined honours degree in Journalism and History. Her storytelling journey began as a casual Associate Producer at CBC Ottawa before taking her to Portland, Maine, to study radio documentary at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies (now part of the Maine College of Art). It was there that Avery discovered the art of long-form audio storytelling, a love that continues to shape her career. Her dedication to storytelling excellence earned her the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award in 2011 for “My Name is Meth,” an in-depth series exploring the growing crystal meth crisis in rural Ontario. Avery lives in Paris, Ontario, with her husband and daughter. When she's not behind the mic, you can find her enjoying the simple joys of small-town life, dreaming up her next big story, or sharing quiet moments with family.

Listen back to a stellar group of expert podcasters and journalists, including Maltese author Paul Caruana Galizia, award-winning Indonesian journalist and anthropologist Tito Ambyo, and Australian Walkley Award-winning reporter Annika Blau, as they discuss how podcasts captivate audiences and transcend traditional media barriers. This extraordinary panel, recorded live at our 2024 Festival and moderated by freelance journalist and Lecaturer Janak Rogers, lets you dive into the world of this revolutionized medium and provides context about the rise of podcasts. The full session is now available to watch at ubudwritersfestival.com/media, or tap the link in our bio to listen to this session on podcast platforms like Spotify and Simplecast.

Pursuing Passion in Medicine: Dr. Neda Frayha's Journey from Academia to Audio StorytellingIn this episode, Christine hosts Dr. Neda Frayha, who shares her journey from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her work in academic medicine to a career in audio storytelling. With a deep passion for humanizing medicine through education and storytelling, Neda discusses her transformative experience at an audio storytelling workshop and her fulfilling role as a Senior Medical Editor at HIPPO Education and host of the Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives Podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of following personal passion, the significance of caring and listening in medicine, and how setting healthy boundaries (also check out Only Human - the Boundaries episode! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Hippo Education) and prioritizing self-awareness can significantly impact one's professional and personal life.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:04 Dr. Neda Frayha's Background and Achievements01:50 Journey into Audio Journalism03:50 Transition to Freelance Reporting and Career Change04:40 Lessons Learned from Career Shift06:19 Challenges and Reflections in Medicine10:43 Importance of Caring in Medicine15:48 Balancing Personal and Professional Life24:02 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

The first 45 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon here. Dr. Mara Gordon joins the pod to share what it means to be a size-inclusive physician and why it's time to rethink weight in medicine. We discuss why it's harmful to center medical care on a patient's weight, the stigma and negative health consequences of medical providers prescribing intentional weight loss, how to advocate for yourself with your physician, declining to be weighed at the doctor's, why BMI is so problematic, caring for and treating diagnoses without weight loss, and her thoughts on the GLP-1 hype. Mara also opens up about what she regrets as a physician prior to finding fat-positive medicine, and how she came to see the harms of anti-fat bias and diet culture more broadly.  In the EXTENDED version (a bonus episode that you can find at www.patreon.com/fullplate), Mara answers questions about: her concerns about GLP-1s like Ozempic, and what we can do to think about them differently how larger bodied humans can advocate for themselves at the doctor's office without giving the unwritten message that they're “noncompliant” or don't care about their health how to deal with being told weight loss will help a specific health condition (like diabetes, joint pain, sleep apnea) why folks in larger bodies need to receive the same treatments offered to thin-bodied folks how “obesity” as a pathological condition has its roots in the pharmaceutical industry, and it started in the 90s   More about Dr. Mara Gordon: Dr. Gordon is a family physician and writer based in Philadelphia. She worked in public health in Tanzania and Malawi before returning to the Philadelphia area to attend medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the  University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Zervanos Family Medicine Award for a medical student going into family medicine. She cares for patients of all ages at the Cooper Family Medicine office at the Kroc Center in Camden. She loves working with medical students in preclinical and clinical educational settings. She teaches selectives in Narrative Medicine and Audio Storytelling and co-directs the Narrative Medicine Scholarly Concentration. She continues to write professionally about issues in contemporary medicine. Learn more about her here.    Check out Medical Students for Size Inclusivity here.  You can read more of Mara's work here: maragordonmd.com Here's more about AWSIM: www.weightinclusivemedicine.org Support the show on Patreon: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Join the Full Plate Patreon right here! Group program: Good news! Enrollment is open for Abbie's next group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Administrative Support by Alexis Eades Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Today, we’re celebrating the New Year. Are you making New Year’s Resolutions this year? New Year's Resolutions come in all shapes, sizes, and themes. New Year's resolutions are often about making drastic changes, but they don’t have to be. From fitness and health to relationships, friendships and spirituality, there’s no one resolution that will help you make the most out of 2025. We’ll share some of our intentions going into the New Year, and reflect on 2024. And we want to hear from you too! GUESTS: Chion Wolf: host of Audacious with Chion Wolf Robyn Doyon-Aitken: Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davy Gardner started his career as an audio writer and creator whose work can be found on networks like Radiotopia, Wondery, and Audible, among others. He has won multiple awards and honors valuing his work as a writer in various genres such as comedy and audio drama. He was a playwright and performer for six years at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. For over two years now, Gardner has been the Head of Tribeca Audio and Curator of Audio Storytelling at Tribeca Enterprise. He made a great contribution to taking the “Film” out of the Tribeca Festival and pushing it further towards a multimedia festival that it has been for a while. In this episode, Davy discusses the evolution of the Tribeca Festival into a multimedia event and emphasizes the importance of audio storytelling. He highlights the challenges independent podcasters face, such as discoverability, and the role of curatorial entities like Tribeca in promoting innovative content. He also shares his journey from writing for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater to his current role, stressing the need for creative risks and the value of public recognition. Finally, reflects on personal experiences, including the impact of his mother's death and the importance of recognizing and managing feelings of being "tuckered out."“I Don't Have A Billboard On Times Square”: The challenges that independent podcasters face + audio storytelling as an emerging genre parallel to what comes to everyone's mind when podcasting is mentioned + the disproportionate recognition the audio art form gets in the public eye and ways entities such as Tribeca can play a role in this. (04:49)Getting Audio On The Red Carpet: Emphasizing the importance of recognizing audio creators + getting the first Getty Image and the word out there about one's podcast (14:12)Improv Guided My Life: Davy explains how he got into performing after being on the writing side + how improv comedy got him out of depression after his mother's passing + the way performing and improv can support a writer's journey (17:45)State of Podcasting and Independent Creators: Discussing the challenges of audio as a whole is going through for decades now + the importance of creative risk-taking while not being ruled by the money tap + Davey encourages independent creators to focus on their artistry and not get discouraged by financial difficulties (22:01)Growing Up in New York City: Davy tells about his upbringing and experiences being a high schooler in NYC + NYC as a melting pot of people from diverse backgrounds + not ending up dead as a teenager and rubbing elbows with the Ivy League kids (28:39)Attending The Happiest College: The challenges of adjusting to the new environment both literally and figuratively + forming career-defining connections throughout the years in college (35:55)Being “tuckered out”: The way to sustain anything is if it brings you joy + no shame in being in and out of feeling “tuckered out” when there is a constant pressure of getting back to happy + Davy shares his experiences with grief and how they shaped his perspective on life (39:00)Concert Highlights: Davy Gardner shares his experience seeing Arcade Fire and the impact it had on his career + having a complete concert experience while watching the live recording of LCD Soundsystem's "Dance Yourself Clean" (48:42) Connect with Davy Gardner:LinkedInInstagramOfficial website Let's talk Connect:Instagram This podcast is produced by Ginni Media.

Get two insider scoops in Epi 26 on how to create -- then share -- top podcasts: First up, podcast veteran Jason Hoch, creator of many number one shows, shares with host E.B. Moss how he made stuff work at HowStuffWorks.... Then Jason tells how serendipity led him to collaborate with Tenderfoot TV to make the groundbreaking show, Atlanta Monster ...and what he thinks are the ingredients for not just chart-toppers, but compelling stories that are essential listening today. Jason's success continued at Imperative Entertainment with Boomtown, (soon to be cross-over IP as a TV show!) which was an eye-opening experience and led him to launch his own company, Wavland, to capture real human narratives. Boomtown But first, Jason had to get a passport... then learn why E.B. calls him the Forrest Gump of podcasting.... Since then, the company has already created and delivered the podcast chart topper, “Noble” – a deeply-reported story which resonates with audiences on multiple levels.   'I have an unquenchable thirst for fresh original stories and the people behind them. And if we don't tell these stories soon, they're bound to be lost forever.' -- Jason Hoch, CEO, Chief Creative Officer, Wavland Wavland Chart Topping Podcasts   NEXT: It's a brief but brilliant bonus interview with Mathew Passy, the creator of the Podcast Beacon, an NFC device that simplifies the podcast discovery process, making it as easy as a tap on your phone.  In the previous episode of Insider Interviews, also captured during Podcast Movement, discoverability and ease of user experience in finding/listening to podcasts was high on everyone's wishlist. Mathew's new tech gives us hope for that wish to be a reality.       Key Moments: 00:00 E.B. Moss Delivers More from Podcast Movement 00:23 Meet Jason Hoch: Podcasting Pioneer 02:42 The Rise of How Stuff Works in Podcasting 04:16 The Birth of Narrative Storytelling 04:46 The Apple Visit, Up and Vanished and an Atlanta Monster 08:20 Discovering a World of Audio Storytelling in Boomtown 13:45 Noble: A Respectful Dive into a Scandal 17:56 Business Side of Podcasting 19:44 Brand Purpose and Values 21:07 Creating High-Quality Podcasts 25:15 The Importance of Preserving Stories 28:14 Mathew Passy Helps Podcast Discovery with a Beacon 32:07 Enhancing Podcaster and User Experiences Connect with Insider Interviews: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderinterviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderInterviewsPodcast/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsiderInterviews-YouTubePlaylist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossappeal Threads: https://www.threads.net/@insiderinterviews  X: https://x.com/InsiderIntervws Jason Hoch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhoch/ Wavland: https://www.wavland.media/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavlandmedia/ Podcast Beacon: podcastbeacon.com Mathew Passy:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewpassy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathewpassy/   And, please share, rate, like this podcast. Support more free content and… BuyMeACoffee      

 In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, Ed Watterstalks with David Beckemeyer, host of the 'Outrage Overload' podcast. Theydiscuss the importance of education, challenging existing beliefs, andfostering meaningful conversations in society. David shares his journey fromtech industry veteran to podcast host, aiming to understand and mitigatesocietal outrage. They also explore topics like political division, the impactof 24/7 media, and the significance of local issues. David emphasizes the needfor healthy disagreement and collaboration to bring about positive change. Tunein for an enlightening conversation on navigating our current societallandscape.     00:00 Introduction: The Power of Education  00:55 Guest Introduction: Meet David Beckemeyer  01:12 The Outrage Overload Podcast  02:45 The Impact of Outrage on Society  07:38 The Role of Local News and Information Overload  10:49 Political Theater and Leadership Challenges  18:10 Reflections on COVID-19 and Political Polarization  21:07 The Kennedy Upset and Political Change  24:00 Starting a Podcast: Personal Motivations  24:28 Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone  24:49 The Appeal of Long-Form Content  25:43 The Power of Audio Storytelling  28:10 Freedom of Expression and Its Challenges  35:36 The Role of Podcasting in Modern Media  36:44 Reflections and Future Plans  40:46 The Podcasting Community and Support  43:47 Call to Action and Closing Remarks  

Traci DeForge , Founder of Produce Your Podcast, shares how to use storytelling with your testimonials to grow your brand. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Are your interviews falling flat? Are the podcasts and stories you're creating on the foundation of those interviews just skimming the surface? Let's face it: Desiring candor from the human in front of you is one thing, but achieving it is another. Here's a transformative, counter-intuitive solution that will help you go to the heart of anyone's story. To read this issue of the newsletter on Substack and subcribe, visit "Interviews are the foundation of great storytelling. Are yours falling flat?"Do you want more audio newsletters like this one? Give me feedback! This is an audio introduction to Sound Judgment, the newsletter. Let me know whether you want to hear more audio newsletters! Please email me at allies@podcastallies.com or click Contact on soundjudgmentpodcast.com. Rate Sound Judgment and write a reviewIf you appreciate Sound Judgment, please give it a rating and a review.Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Sound Judgment show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. Apply by July 12, 2024 to the Medicine in the Media fellowship at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.  Learn more about this incredible opportunity here. Read the newsletter The Marginalian by Maria Popova. Thanks to the Marginalian for introducing me to Simone Weil's essay on attention. Your homework: Listen to the following episodes to learn directly from interviewers who have a lot to teach about creating true intimacy and connection. How to Capture an Audience with Near Death's Nikki BoyerHow to Tell the Truth: The Art of Memoir with Dana BlackHow Anna Sale Invites Listeners InEmotional Bravery on Last Day with Stephanie Wittels WachsFinding Your Voice with Shelter in Place Host Laura Joyce Davis  Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, guesting, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Effective Storytelling; Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Success in Guesting, and much more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

Delve into the captivating world of Doctor Who with the Earth Station Who Podcast's review of the Big Finish Audio's, "The Diary of River Song" series 8! Join us as we journey alongside the enigmatic River Song through time and space in this thrilling audio adventure. Joined this week by Podcaster Julie Filipek, we explore each riveting chapter of River's escapades along with Rachel and K9, unraveling the mysteries of her captivating character through Time and Space. Whether you're a devoted Whovian or a casual listener, our review promises to immerse you in the rich storytelling of Professor River Song and the ever-expanding universe of Doctor Who. Tune in now for an unforgettable journey with the Doctor's most intriguing companion! We want to hear from you! Please write to us at feedback@earthstationwho.com. Also, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever fine podcasts are found. Feedback is always welcome and much appreciated. Links Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Who Podcast ESW on iTunes Earth Station Who on Spotify Earth Station Who on Instagram Earth Station Who on YouTube Make-A-Wish Foundation The ESO Network TeePublic Store The ESO Network Patreon Watchers in The 4th Dimension PromotionTales From Hollywoodland If you would like to leave feedback or comment feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com Special Guest: Julie Filipek.

Sound Judgment is about the craft of audio storytelling. Not about the marketing of podcasts. But today, we're bringing you a gift from someone I trust completely when it comes to audience growth: Jeremy Enns of Podcast Marketing Academy, and his co-host, Justin Jackson, cofounder of Transistor.fm. They've teamed up to produce Podcast Marketing Trends Explained, a limited series that extracts proven audience growth techniques from Enns' comprehensive annual survey of podcasters about their marketing methods. In this episode, you'll learn: — Whether the famed "podcast discoverability problem" actually exists— The three types of marketing channels at your disposal & what the data shows about their effectiveness— Whether or not it's worth it (and when) to pay for ads— How to pick the right marketing channel for you— Why "owned media" is the low-hanging fruit for many creators— What most podcasters get wrong about growth through collaborations, and— How to kickstart word-of-mouth growth. (P.S.: Word-of-mouth growth is my favorite kind of growth, and IMHO, the best kind!) About Jeremy EnnsAbout Justin JacksonCan't get enough of Podcast Marketing Trends Explained? Follow it now.   Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Effective Storytelling; Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Success in Guesting, and much more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, we are joined by Meg Wilcox.  Meg loves a great story. Her earliest audio memories are from when she was only 4 or 5 years old, listening to CBC Radio in her dad's art studio. While he painted big sweeping landscapes, she would divide her page into frames to make her own comic strip-like stories -- one frame just wasn't enough! In hindsight, it probably isn't too surprising that Meg ended up a journalist. She spent many years travelling the country as a radio host, producer and reporter with the CBC, CKUA, and the Banff Centre. Now, she teaches audio storytelling, podcasting, and media freelance in the Journalism and Digital Media program at Mount Royal University in Calgary. She is also co-director of the Community Podcast Initiative -- a place to encourage and explore storytelling and community connection while amplifying and supporting voices that are under-represented and misrepresented in traditional media. Meg is an award-winning podcaster, and in 2020 she was one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40. Her first book is called The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing, and it's out now via Broadview Press.   Listen in as we talk about: 3:51 Meg's journey in becoming a journalist 8:49 Key learning experiences as a journalist 11:05 The importance of being curious 14:17 Creating a safe space for learning 15:54 Developing and teaching a podcasting course 21:19 Meg's PhD studies with the University of Glasgow 26:22 Meg's collaboration with Inside Out Theatre 29:44 The role of podcasting in education now and in the future 38:17 Indigenous voices, knowledge, and expertise in podcasting  46:10 The Community Podcast Initiative 49:42 Meg's book: The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing 55:28 Meg's words of wisdom    Connect with Meg: Websites:  Meg Wilcox: http://www.megwilcox.com/ The Community Podcast Initiative: https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ Instagram: @meghw @communitypodyyc Twitter: @meghw Book: The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing: Building Your Career in the New Media Landscape  Podcast: Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) Podcast   Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course  Today's episode is produced by VOLT Productions, a full-service podcast production agency helping creators and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their shows. You can learn more about the agency's founder Simona, their work and their team by going to www.voltproductions.co.    KEY LEARNING EXPERIENCES AS A JOURNALIST “Journalists have to be curious. Without curiosity and wanting to look at things from other people's points of view, you can't translate that to an audience.” Meg emphasizes the paramount importance of expertise, facts, and context within the realms of journalism, particularly in an era burgeoning with misinformation and disinformation. She highlights the shift in journalism towards acknowledging not just academic experts but also individuals with lived experiences, underlining the richness this diversity brings to understanding stories. Engaging with a broad spectrum of experts, Meg underscores the continuous learning and enriching encounters that journalism facilitates as well as the expertise required in crafting informed narratives. Furthermore, Meg reflects on the unique allure of live radio broadcasts, stressing the irreplaceable experience of real-time conversations and the organic, compelling nature of such interactions. She underscores the significance of collaboration and the human element in creating meaningful content, celebrating the magic of live or minimally edited broadcasts in connecting with the audience. These live exchanges are important not only in disseminating news but also in offering diverse perspectives and insights, thereby enriching the listener's experience and understandi...

The six storytelling strategies you're about to learn are drawn from the patterns I've seen across more than 150 behind-the-scenes lessons — lessons learned from some of the best hosts, producers, writers and editors I've had on Sound Judgment. You can put these techniques to use right away in your studio or at your writing desk. This episode pulls together examples from compelling shows and award winners. In almost every case, the creators who use these strategies are multi-talented. They produce podcasts, they're writers and journalists, they speak on stages, they act, perform, and do live storytelling shows at places like The Moth. These days, we're all creating on multiple platforms — so take a journey with me to learn how sound vision, structure, scenes, surprise, suspense and specifics and take your storytelling to the next level. Apply the six storytelling strategies for creating unforgettable content to your own work!  Sign up for our interactive, virtual Hook Your Audience & Keep Them Coming Back workshopThursday, March 14, 2024By developing storytelling skills from structure to scene-making, suspense to specifics, you'll learn to create or improve the show, story, article or speech that expresses what you want to express, captivates the people you want to reach, and achieves quality and depth you can be proud of. You'll move from likes and follows to building trusted, engaged relationships with your audience. These practices work separately and together to ratchet up both the substance and the "wow factor" of your content, no matter the platform.Reading these show notes too late to catch this Hook Your Audience workshop? Check out our other trainings on guesting and curating guests, interviewing, and more, at www.podcastallies.com/workshops. Want to listen to this series in digestible bites? Follow Sound Judgment and check out these six short episodes: Part 1: Sound Vision Part 2: StructurePart 3: ScenesPart 4: SurprisePart 5: SuspensePart 6: SpecificsDon't miss a thing about the craft of audio storytelling: sign up for my Sound Judgment newsletter, which includes the popular hands-on segment "Try This in Your Studio," kudos to creators who are lifting up the art and business of audio storytelling, news about the show, and useful resources for content creators of all kinds. "Six S" Storytelling ResourcesShows and storytellers mentioned in this series: Bone ValleyCohosts: Gilbert King and Kelsey DeckerMarketplaceJohn Barth, Creative Media LLCThe 13th Step, an award-winning documentary series on sexual misconduct in the addiction treatment Reporter: Lauren ChooljianStory Editor: Alison MacadamNew Hampshire Public RadioDaily Creative Host: Todd HenryProducer: Joshua GottFamous & GravyCohosts: Amit Kapoor & Michael OsborneThe Rich Roll PodcastHost: Rich RollGuest: Charles DuhiggBook: Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggCrime Show"Paging Dr. Barnes"Host & Executive Producer: Emma CourtlandKatie ColaneriSenior Podcast EditorNew Hampshire Public RadioKelly Corrigan WondersTell Me More with Kelly Corrigan"Bryan Stevenson""Samantha Power" Host: Kelly CorriganThis American Life"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Quorum"Reporter: Sarah GibsonChameleon: Wild BoysHost: Sam MullinsFull Sound Judgment episodes featuring these storytellersBone Valley: How to Make a True Crime Podcast That Makes a Difference (Gilbert King, Kelsey Decker)The Host Defines the Brand with John BarthHow to Make Serious Topics Fun with the Hosts of Famous & Gravy (Amit Kapoor, Michael Osborne)Cinematic Storytelling with Crime Show's Emma CourtlandHow to Pitch an Audio Documentary and the Unusual Origin of a This American Life Story (Katie Colaneri)The Art of True Curiosity with Kelly Corrigan of Kelly Corrigan WondersHow to Make Listeners Breathless for More with Wild Boys' Sam Mullins  Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

This is part 3 of our new Sound Judgment quick-hit series on six storytelling strategies for hooking your audience and keeping them with you. Today, we're talking about scenes. They're obviously a staple in longform narrative storytelling, like true crime and documentaries. Don't ignore them, though, for interview shows; you just have to interview well to elicit good, sensory anecdotes from your guests. Between the lines, you'll hear how useful they are on the page and the stage as well. As a reminder, all six strategies come from today's best audio storytellers. But these are storytelling strategies that don't care what media is yours, so stick around, writers, public speakers, screenwriters and video producers — and of course, podcasters.  With examples featuring Rich Roll, author Charles Duhigg, and Crime Show's Emma Courtland. Apply the six storytelling strategies for creating unforgettable content to your own work!  Sign up for our interactive, virtual Hook Your Audience & Keep Them Coming Back workshopThursday, March 14, 2024By developing skills from story structure to scene-making, suspense to specifics, you'll learn to create or improve the show, story, article or speech that expresses what you want to express, captivates the people you want to reach, and achieves quality and depth you can be proud of. You'll move from likes and follows to building trusted, engaged relationships with your audience. These practices work separately and together to ratchet up both the substance and the "wow factor" of your content, no matter the platform.Did you miss Part 1 on Sound Vision? Listen here. Be sure to follow Sound Judgment so you don't miss the next bite-sized episodes on: Part 3: ScenesPart 4: SurprisePart 5: SuspensePart 6: SpecificsAll of these segments — each around 10 minutes or less — will come together soon for a full episode on How to Hook Your Audience and Keep Them Coming Back. You won't miss a thing if you sign up for my Sound Judgment newsletter, which includes the popular hands-on segment "Try This in Your Studio," kudos to creators who are lifting up the art and business of audio storytelling, news about the show, and useful resources. "Six S" Storytelling ResourcesShows and storytellers mentioned in this series: Bone ValleyCohosts: Gilbert King and Kelsey DeckerMarketplaceJohn Barth, Creative Media LLCThe 13th Step, an award-winning documentary series on sexual misconduct in the addiction treatment Reporter: Lauren ChooljianStory Editor: Alison MacadamNew Hampshire Public RadioDaily Creative Host: Todd HenryProducer: Joshua GottFamous & GravyCohosts: Amit Kapoor & Michael OsborneThe Rich Roll PodcastHost: Rich RollGuest: Charles DuhiggBook: Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggCrime Show"Paging Dr. Barnes"Host & Executive Producer: Emma CourtlandKatie ColaneriSenior Podcast EditorNew Hampshire Public RadioKelly Corrigan WondersTell Me More with Kelly Corrigan"Bryan Stevenson""Samantha Power" Host: Kelly CorriganThis American Life"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Quorum"Reporter: Sarah GibsonChameleon: Wild BoysHost: Sam MullinsFull Sound Judgment episodes featuring these storytellersBone Valley: How to Make a True Crime Podcast That Makes a Difference (Gilbert King, Kelsey Decker)The Host Defines the Brand with John BarthHow to Make Serious Topics Fun with the Hosts of Famous & Gravy (Amit Kapoor, Michael Osborne)Cinematic Storytelling with Crime Show's Emma CourtlandHow to Pitch an Audio Documentary and the Unusual Origin of a This American Life Story (Katie Colaneri)The Art of True Curiosity with Kelly Corrigan of Kelly Corrigan WondersHow to Make Listeners Breathless for More with Wild Boys' Sam Mullins   Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

Our fourth S in the 6S framework for hooking your audience and keeping them with you is surprise. It's the left turn when we're expecting a righthand one that makes us listen. It's the twists and turns of an involved, high-stakes plot that we love, or the ending of the movie or the novel that we didn't predict. As New Hampshire Public Radio Senior Podcast Editor Katie Colaneri says, it's the "holy shit" moment. Part 4 features Katie Colaneri, NHPR reporter Sarah Gibson and her This American Life Story, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Quorum," and Kelly Corrigan of the PBS show Tell Me More and the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders. Apply the six storytelling strategies for creating unforgettable content to your own work!  Sign up for our interactive, virtual Hook Your Audience & Keep Them Coming Back workshopThursday, March 14, 2024By developing skills from story structure to scene-making, suspense to specifics, you'll learn to create or improve the show, story, article or speech that expresses what you want to express, captivates the people you want to reach, and achieves quality and depth you can be proud of. You'll move from likes and follows to building trusted, engaged relationships with your audience. These practices work separately and together to ratchet up both the substance and the "wow factor" of your content, no matter the platform.Did you miss Part 1 on Sound Vision? Listen here. Be sure to follow Sound Judgment so you don't miss the next bite-sized episodes on: Part 3: ScenesPart 4: SurprisePart 5: SuspensePart 6: SpecificsAll of these segments — each around 10 minutes or less — will come together soon for a full episode on How to Hook Your Audience and Keep Them Coming Back. You won't miss a thing if you sign up for my Sound Judgment newsletter, which includes the popular hands-on segment "Try This in Your Studio," kudos to creators who are lifting up the art and business of audio storytelling, news about the show, and useful resources. "Six S" Storytelling ResourcesShows and storytellers mentioned in this series: Bone ValleyCohosts: Gilbert King and Kelsey DeckerMarketplaceJohn Barth, Creative Media LLCThe 13th Step, an award-winning documentary series on sexual misconduct in the addiction treatment Reporter: Lauren ChooljianStory Editor: Alison MacadamNew Hampshire Public RadioDaily Creative Host: Todd HenryProducer: Joshua GottFamous & GravyCohosts: Amit Kapoor & Michael OsborneThe Rich Roll PodcastHost: Rich RollGuest: Charles DuhiggBook: Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggCrime Show"Paging Dr. Barnes"Host & Executive Producer: Emma CourtlandKatie ColaneriSenior Podcast EditorNew Hampshire Public RadioKelly Corrigan WondersTell Me More with Kelly Corrigan"Bryan Stevenson""Samantha Power" Host: Kelly CorriganThis American Life"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Quorum"Reporter: Sarah GibsonChameleon: Wild BoysHost: Sam MullinsFull Sound Judgment episodes featuring these storytellersBone Valley: How to Make a True Crime Podcast That Makes a Difference (Gilbert King, Kelsey Decker)The Host Defines the Brand with John BarthHow to Make Serious Topics Fun with the Hosts of Famous & Gravy (Amit Kapoor, Michael Osborne)Cinematic Storytelling with Crime Show's Emma CourtlandHow to Pitch an Audio Documentary and the Unusual Origin of a This American Life Story (Katie Colaneri)The Art of True Curiosity with Kelly Corrigan of Kelly Corrigan WondersHow to Make Listeners Breathless for More with Wild Boys' Sam Mullins    Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

Improve your storytelling, interviewing, writing, producing, hosting and guesting skills! Sign up for new Sound Judgment workshops today at www.podcastallies.com/workshops. On this episode, Emily Silverman and host Elaine Appleton Grant discuss: — Why she thought starting a live storytelling event for physicians should be her next step as she was coming to terms with being in the wrong career while also searching for her biological parents and considering becoming a mother.— How leaving the full-time practice of medicine felt like an "identity death" to Emily — and how journalists and podcasters navigating media in 2024 are also experiencing identity death, and — How Emily found her way to a new career through her love of theater and storytelling, and how bringing the arts to medicine is serving the Nocturnists' goal of shattering the myth of the physician God and humanizing medicine. Emily and Elaine break down two episodes of The Nocturnists:"Pass/Fail," Episode 4 of the 10-part documentary series Shame in Medicine: The Lost Forest, takes listeners into the stressful world of medical students taking an exam that has the power to dictate the rest of their lives. Put yourself in the shoes of students wondering if this one test will prevent them from becoming a doctor — or if it will bar them from pursuing their passion for their specialty? Emily gives us some lessons on getting listeners to contribute personal stories — and how her team weaves them together in heart-stopping fashion. We also examine the the power of novels to help us deeply understand the harmful consequences of medicine practiced for the wrong reasons, and how art can help us empathize in a way that journalistic accounts of history do not. In "Conversations: Dolen Perkins-Valdez" Emily learns more about the 1973 case of the Relf sisters, who were forcibly sterilized at a Montgomery, Alabama health clinic. We discuss strategies for how to hold intimate, revealing interviews — and when you should break the rules. Plus: Emily shares the single most important key to producing sound-rich, highly produced longform audio stories. Emily Silverman, MD is an internal medicine physician at UCSF, writer, and creator/host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling organization that has uplifted the voices of 450+ healthcare workers since 2016 through its podcast and sold-out live performances.The Nocturnists' work has been presented on CBS This Morning and NPR's Morning Edition, and at Pop Up Magazine and South By Southwest (SXSW). In 2020, its "Stories from a Pandemic" documentary podcast series was acquired by the U.S. Library of Congress for historic preservation. The Nocturnists has been honored by the Webby Awards, Anthem Awards, Ambie Awards, and more.Dr. Silverman's writing has been supported by MacDowell and published in The New York Times, Virginia Quarterly Review, JAMA, CHEST, and McSweeneys. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter.Follow the show on Instagram @Thenocturnistsand on Facebook and LinkedIn at The Nocturnists  Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

Grandpa Bill Talks about: Radio Dramas to Podcasts: The Enduring Power of Audio Storytelling Get ready for a mind-expanding episode of the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! Join Grandpa Bill as he delves into the magic of audio storytelling. We'll explore how the captivating voices of radio dramas paved the way for today's thriving podcast scene. Discover the unique way sound engages our imaginations and how it can trigger powerful memories and emotions. Grandpa Bill will even share his secrets on using sound to create unforgettable storytelling experiences. Probing Questions to Spark Discussion: Can you recall a time when a podcast made you feel like you were right there in the story? What elements made it so immersive? How does listening to a story differ from reading or watching it? Which do you find more impactful and why? Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales #AudioStorytelling, #PowerOfSound, #PodcastMagic, #AuditoryLearning, #VoicemailMessageBoard, Remember, Grandpa Bill: Encourages listeners to share their thoughts and experiences on The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Voicemail Message Board. Get those conversations flowing! Here are a few additional pointers to highlight the value of auditory perception: The Science of Sound: Our brains process auditory information differently, often leading to greater retention. Painting with Words:  Skilled podcasters use sound effects and vocal techniques to create vivid mental imagery.(manual dexterity a deterrent here for GB) The Intimate Connection: Reminding listeners about the personal bond that forms between a podcaster and our audience through the power of voice alone. Holistic Health Secrets and Life-Sales Strategies with Grandpa Bill Nourish Your Soul, Boost Your Business: The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Experience Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill Website:https://www.myctfo.com/index.html YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Retired holistic health enthusiast, Grandpa Bill, shares his wisdom and experiences in the realms of health, wealth, and well-being. Join Grandpa Bill on his journey of holistic health and personal growth. With over 45 years of experience in the industry, he has a wealth of knowledge to share on topics ranging from nutrition and supplements, to meditation and spirituality. In his retirement, Grandpa Bill is dedicated to sharing his insights and helping others to achieve their full potential. He is an intuitive thinker, humorist, star seed, poetry fan, with a passion for history and coins. Hosted by Grandpa Bill, 45 year career now retired Disclaimer:This podcast site content is provided for informational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM. EST. https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/ BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Virtual Mall Patriot Supply Link:  ⁠⁠https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6⁠⁠ Health Ranger Link: ⁠⁠https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?⁠⁠rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Healer.com⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.HealerCBD.com/?ref=11⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Ronald Young Jr., a critically acclaimed audio producer, host, storyteller, and pop culture enthusiast. They discuss Ronald's journey in storytelling, his early experiences with audio production, and his passion for vulnerable and impactful storytelling.

Sharing a personal experience, especially a traumatic one, is a particularly popular scripted podcast form. Memoir done well often shoots to the top of the podcast charts or the bestseller list. It moves us, leaves us breathless, inspires standing ovations and prompts us into conversations and confessions of our own. Sometimes memoir creates change.But memoir produced without first grappling with why your experience matters to others can sound cheap, sensation-grabbing, and empty. As listeners, readers, and viewers, we are bombarded with confessions.There is a fine line between transformative and indulgent.Moreover, stories of heartbreak are hard to choose to listen to these days, because the world is showering us with trauma. Given the circumstances, why make memoir?The decision to make the private public isn't easy. Nor should it be.In the first episode of Sound Judgment, Season 4, I explore this question with producer Maribel Quezada Smith, who shares her extraordinary experience with life and death in The Pulso Podcast piece, “The Latino Experience of Fertility: A Story of Pregnancy Loss.”It took Maribel two years to write and produce this remarkable story about the birth of her son — and the death of her daughter. Her story succeeds, in part, because she identified something fresh: Miscarriage and other forms of pregnancy loss are particularly common in the Latino community, Pulso's audience. And so is the incredible societal pressure to bear children, setting up an impossible, often hidden, conflict.That her story succeeds in transforming, not indulging, is evident in the piles of grateful responses she received from listeners who shared her experience, but who had never heard their story reflected out loud. Shame and secrecy had dogged their lives. Maribel's story brought in the light. Along the way, Maribel had to answer several questions for herself about motivation, format, theme, mood, and point of view. Which private moments should she capture on tape? How much could she bear? To whom did she owe privacy? Which scenes and reflections would create momentum — and which pieces would she have to leave out?Maribel Quezada Smith is a bilingual video and podcast producer and the founder of Diferente Creative. Her video credits include producing TV shows for Discovery Networks, Netflix, TLC and A&E, and digital content for brands like AARP, NBC GolfNow and SquadCast FM. Her podcasting credits include Sacred Scandal (iHeart), Birdies Not BS and Pulso Podcast, to name a few. In 2021, Maribel co-founded BIPOC Podcast Creators, an organization devoted to amplifying the voices and stories of people of color.Maribel's passion is creating meaningful, standout content. Learn more about our voice coaching, show development, and production services for public media, higher ed, purpose-driven brands and nonprofits. Visit podcastallies.com or email us at allies@podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect! Follow Elaine:Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramLet's talk!✉️ Email me at allies@podcastallies.com

Lauren chats with Shaun Colón, a filmmaker, writer, and producer who is currently working on a documentary film titled “Age of Audio” about the history, art form, and technology of podcasting. Lauren and Shaun talk about the upcoming film and also discuss audiobooks, capitalism, and the similarities between podcasts, libraries, and punk rock. You can find more information about “Age of Audio” at aoamovie.com or on social media @aoamovie. Featured in this episode: 99% Invisible⁠ (podcast) A Fat Wreck⁠ (documentary film) Foundation⁠ by Isaac Asimov Sapiens⁠ by Yuval Noah Harari Serial⁠ (podcast) This American Life⁠ (podcast) Twenty Thousand Hertz⁠ (podcast) Weight For It⁠ (podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhodyradio/message

This episode was sponsored by Signal Hill Insights. Want to know how your podcast is affecting listeners? Need to plan to share outcomes with a branded client? Visit measureyourpodcast.com for a free 4-part email series that will tell you how and why to measure the unique impact of branded podcasts. Go beyond counting downloads. Instead, obtain real responses from real listeners to demonstrate the ROI of branded podcasts. You'll learn how research generates practical insights to optimize your production and drive renewals. Kelly Corrigan is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, the host of PBS' long-form interview show Tell Me More, and the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders, which just crossed 13 million downloads. O Magazine calls her "the voice of a generation" and Huffington Post says Kelly is “our Poet Laureate of the Ordinary.”Read her books: Tell Me More: Stories About the Hardest Things I'm Learning to SayThe Middle PlaceGlitter and GlueHello World!Other books by Kelly's guests mentioned on this episode: The Education of an Idealist by Samantha PowerJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonIf you liked this episode, you'll love Sound Judgment Episode Season 1, Episode 5, “Finding Your Voice with Shelter in Place Host Laura Joyce Davis.” Takeaways from my conversation with Kelly: 1. The thing we  are asking for when we put our podcast, our book, or our speech out there is attention. And there is no more exquisite currency than attention. So how can we reveal something, or elicit something from our guest, that will make the listener feel like the time they spent with us was worth it? That's Kelly's guiding principle.  2. Carefully time the three questions you're a little afraid to ask. Don't ask your toughest ones first – and feel for the opening, like Kelly did with Samantha Power. 3. The purest motivation to start a podcast is to follow your curiosity. When it's there, it's evident to the listener. And it's evident when it's not there. 4: Kelly knows when an interview is going great when she's saying something she hasn't said before or when she knows that her guest is saying something they haven't said before.Visit Kelly online:www.kellycorrigan.comInstagram: @kellycorriganLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellycorriganFacebook: kellycorriganauthorTwitter/X: @corrigankelly   Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect! Follow Elaine:Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramLet's talk!✉️ Email me at allies@podcastallies.com

If you liked this bonus episode introducing Podcast Perspectives with host Jeff Umbro and guest Jessica Cordova Kramer of Lemonada Media, you'll love: SJ S1/E1: Emotional Bravery on Last Day with Stephanie Wittels Wachs. Not only is she an amazing, evocative storyteller who knows how to get the best out of her team and guests, but she's cofounder and chief creative officer of Lemonada Media. We love hearing from you and getting your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review. Visit our website to easily give us a 5-star rating and a review that'll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We're grateful. And please share Sound Judgment with a friend. The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC, a boutique production and consulting company serving chief creative officers and content directors in the media and at nonprofits, higher ed, and social impact businesses.Contact UsTo contact us with collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, email allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's Facebook

The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is Weight for It: Episode 2, Shame Spiral. It's produced by ohitsbigron Studios and distributed by Radiotopia. Ronald Young Jr. is a critically acclaimed audio producer, host, and storyteller, based in Alexandria, Va. He is an avid pop-culture enthusiast and the host of the television and film review podcast Leaving the Theater.  He is also a regular contributor to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour as a guest panelist. He has hosted shows such as Pushkin's Solvable and HBO Docs Club, from Pineapple Street Studios.  Selected as Vulture Magazine podcaster to watch, 2023 Ronald is currently developing new series, both scripted and narrative, that seek to unpack the human experience. His newest show, Weight For It, tells the vulnerable stories of fat folks and folks everywhere who think about their weight constantly.Weight for It: CreditsHost/Producer: Ronald Young, Jr. Story Editor: Sarah DealySound Design/Mixing: John DeloreTheme music is The Talk, composed by Jey ReddFollow Ronald Young, Jr.:www.ohitsbigron.comInstagram and Facebook: ohitsbigronLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldyoungjr/Twitter/X: ohitsbigronFollow the hashtags #ohitsbigron and #ohitsbigronstudiosIf you liked my conversation with Ronald Young, Jr., you'll love: Sound Judgment Season 1/Episode 2: The Host Defines the Brand with John BarthSound Judgment Season 3/Episode 1: Classy's Jonathan Menjivar: The Fine, Awkward Art of the Personal Audio DocumentarySound Judgment Season 2/Episode 9: Best of: Emotional Bravery with Last Day's Stephanie Wittels WachsWe need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review. Visit our website to easily give us a 5-star rating and a review that'll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We're grateful. The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLCContact UsTo contact us with questions, collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's FacebookSound Judgment Instagramhttp://podcastallies.com  Podcast Allies is a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. Ronald Young, Jr's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog. Learn to draw upon rhythm and music to improve your delivery on the mic. Ronald grew up with the musicality of the storytelling and the singing he heard in church, and that turned him into a storyteller who is enchanting to listen to. But we can all do this by feeling the rhythm and cadence of language: Where are the beats? Where are the breaths? It's not just storyboarding that makes great stories; it's how we deliver our stories. Don't censor yourself. At the beginning of the scripting process, Ronald's story editor, Sarah Deeley, had him write down all the ideas he had for each episode. Only then did they narrow those ideas down into a structured narrative. Build stories in layers. Think about context: what does the listener need to know, right now, to understand this episode? To tell a story about his college girlfriend, Ronald had to first explain some stuff about his childhood. What context do you need to offer to make your story land?

This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to the "Musing On Society & Technology" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3________Marco Ciappelli is the host of the Redefining Society Podcast, part of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network—which he co-founded with his good friend Sean Martin—where you may just find some of these topics being discussed. Visit Marco on his personal website.TAPE3 is the Artificial Intelligence for ITSPmagazine, created to function as a guide, writing assistant, researcher, and brainstorming partner to those who adventure at and beyond the Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, And Society. Visit TAPE3 on ITSPmagazine.

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Meet Brandon Harle, a teacher at Wenatchee High School. Brandon created a Podcast Production & Audio Storytelling class. In the first year of the class two students received honorable mentions from NPR and the New York Times for their entries in podcasting contests. Brandon shares how his podcasting program came to be. As a member of the social studies department, he wanted to make courses more engaging for a diverse student body. Incorporating his passion for genealogy and primary source documents, he developed a project-based learning approach. Inspired by advice from the technical education director, Brandon embarked on a new adventure – creating a podcasting program. So, grab your headphones, tune in to this episode of "Exploring Washington State," and dive into the fascinating world of podcasting, where education and creativity intertwine in perfect harmony. Connect With Us

Kyle Norris has worked in public radio as a host, reporter and producer for 20 years. He spent 10 of those years at Michigan Radio and has additionally worked for KNKX and KUOW in Seattle. He currently teaches audio storytelling at KUOW's RadioActive youth media program. Norris was recently the field producer for Wondery's true crime podcast, “Suspect”; senior producer for the “Battle Tactics for your Sexist Workplace” podcast; and co-instructor for the University of Washington's graduate course, “Audio Storytelling.” ---Offering Help with Mia Birdsong---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show

Ever wondered about the potency of shared experiences and how they can forge stronger relationships? This episode promises an exciting adventure as my friend and I reconnect, reminiscing about the bustling energy of New York City and discussing the importance of slowing down to appreciate life. We recount our initial meeting and our collective experience in the first ever podcast documentary, The Messengers. Our conversation doesn't stop there as we invite Tina to explore the compelling power of audio with us! We delve into the world of audiobooks and podcasts, discussing how these platforms create meaningful connections and accessibility in a unique way. We also look at the technical aspects of audio production and the importance of high-quality audio. Plus, we tackle the intersection of podcasting and publishing and how AI is changing the game. As we near the end of our enlightening exchange, we confront some common misconceptions and explore some hidden aspects of Tina Dietz. We also discuss the challenges of writing a book or starting a podcast and share valuable insights from our personal journeys. So, buckle up for an episode that's filled with great conversations, shared experiences, and a whole lot of learning. Don't miss out on this exciting journey!Episode SponsorFullCast – https://fullcast.co/Key Takeaways0:00:00 - Slowing Down and Appreciating Life0:07:12 - Connecting Through Shared Experiences and Resonance 0:12:46 - Audiobooks and Podcasts 0:24:33 - Topics' Impact on Publishing and Podcasting 0:33:54 - Writing and Podcasting Challenges and Considerations 0:45:33 - Misconceptions and Layers of Tina DietzTweetable Quotes"I love soaking in that certain energy that New York City has, but you can't do it long term. It's too much." "Audiobooks and podcasts are some of the lowest hanging fruit that people can use to start to change their lives and you literally get to be a voice in someone's head." "The hardest part about writing a book or even starting a podcast is having an outline, having a tight concept. I think it's where a lot of people get stuck and they don't even know where to start."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://twinflamesstudios.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TwinFlamesStudiosLeadership/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twinflamesstudios/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twin-flames-studios/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TwinFlamesStudios Creativity by John Cleese - https://www.audible.com/pd/Creativity- Audiobook/0593346327Podcast Junkies Website: podcastjunkies.comPodcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/Podcast Junkies Facebook Group:

Jamie Atkinson has been traveling the world full-time since 2017 and has spent a couple of years building and failing at different businesses. As he was doing this, he realized that nobody was talking about the REAL stories of entrepreneurship, and so he knew he needed to make a difference.  He's on a mission to build his million-dollar business completely from scratch, by helping Entrepreneurs everywhere create and launch their own Podcasts which not only impact their listeners' lives but also bring in high amounts of income for their business.  Connect with Jamie:Instagram: @jamieatkinson

This Changes Everything Season 3 was all about public education. So we wanted to share an episode from another podcast that you might be interested in. This spring, This Changes Everything won a first place award in Audio Storytelling from the Best of the West journalism contest — specifically for the second episode of Season 3,  The Kids Are Not All Right, which was about the mental health crisis facing young people today, its relationship to the pandemic and the effect that all this is having on teachers, too. Because of that award, a high school teacher from Wyoming named Charles Fournier asked us to do an episode swap with his podcast, Those Who Can't Teach Anymore. His podcast also won a first place award: a Top of the Rockies award from the Society of Professional Journalists. It explores why teachers are leaving education right now and what can be done to stop the exodus. We wanted to share the first episode of that podcast right here. It's called “Fight, Flight, or Apathy.” It chronicles this mass exodus of teachers, one of whom includes Charles' wife, Jennie. Jennie and two other teachers who recently left the profession talk about why they left, offering some key insight into what's going on — and going wrong — for teachers in public schools right now. And if you want to hear more podcasts from the Crosscut newsroom, check out Crosscut Reports, which comes out a lot more frequently, and showcases reporting from our colleagues here. Topics range from efforts to change the culture inside Washington's prisons to how reproductive health care has changed in Washington after the fall of Roe v. Wade. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

[Scroll down for takeaways you can use from today's show.]Win prizes! Tell us your favorite Sound Judgment episodeDeadline: 6.30.23This Sound Judgment season is quickly coming to an end. Our season finale airs Thursday, June 29. We go behind the scenes with the hilarious hosts of Famous & Gravy, the podcast that asks, “Would you like to have had this dead celebrity's life?” To celebrate, we need your help! Please tell us your favorite and/or most useful Sound Judgment episode and why. In return, we're selecting a winner, at random, to receive merch from their favorite podcaster. If that podcaster doesn't offer merch, you'll receive NEW Sound Judgment merch!To enter, respond to this quick questionnaire   by Friday, June 30, 2023, midnight EST. Would you like Sound Judgment listeners to hear your voice on our podcast? Record a brief voice memo and email it to us at allies@podcastallies.com by Friday, June 30. If selected, we'll run your voice memo on a future episode of Sound Judgment. (Be sure to include your name, the name of your podcast or business, your favorite or most useful Sound Judgment episode, and why you chose it.) Thank you. We love our listeners! ... Julia Barton is the executive editor of Pushkin Industries, following a long career in public radio. She helped develop Revisionist History and Against the Rules, among other chart-topping shows. She's the editor of Malcolm Gladwell's audiobook The Bomber Mafia, Michael Specter's Fauci, and Michael Lewis's unabridged Liar's Poker and companion podcast. Her 2019 series for PRX's Radiotopia, Spacebridge, was called “dazzling” by The New Yorker.A note about Sound Judgment: We believe that no host does good work alone. All hosts rely on their producers, the hidden hands that enable a host to shine. We strive to give credit to producers whenever it's possible to do so.  Discussed on this Sound Judgment episode: The Best Audio Storytelling: 2022Foreword by David SedarisGet 15% off The Best Audio Storytelling: 2022 with the promo code BestAudioSJ15 here.The anthology features many different podcasts. We examined: "I Can Do Anything" by Jason Reynolds, from his Radiotopia podcast, My Mother Made Me"Armand's Garden" by Erica Heilman, from her podcast, Rumble Strip"The Tunnel,"  featuring reporter Andrea Bernstein, from Pineapple St. Studios/Wondery's Will Be WildSubscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, free newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Follow Elaine: FacebookLinkedInInstagram  

Pushkin Industries released a "Best Of Audio Storytelling: 2022" but instead of putting it out as a podcast series, it's an audiobook. Does it matter? Julia Barton at Pushkin says no. On the latest Sound School, Julia talks about tearing down audio silos, and discusses a handful of stories from the collection, including selections from Radiotopia, NPR, Rumble Strip, and more.

Mother's Day seems like it should be a Hallmark moment. But for many, reality is far different. Dana Black started her very personal podcast, I Swear on My Mother's Grave, for listeners suffering from complex mother loss — meaning not only people who have lost their mothers to death, but also, in life  by estrangement, illness, addiction, circumstance. Sensitivity warning: This conversation touches on alcoholism and addiction. Audio storytellers can learn design the tone, writing, and mood of a podcast to foster  intimacy with listeners. They can grapple with the defining the role of the podcast host. They will learn how to make guests, and listeners, feel seen, and to create a sense of belonging. We also discuss the power of scenes to convey memory, character, relationship and feelings. At the end of every episode, I give you a few of the many takeaways from these conversations. Here are today's:  We say podcasts are an intimate medium. But that's really not the case. What's true is that podcasts have the capacity to feel intimate – but it takes a clear sound vision to make that happen.  Dana has it. She thinks carefully about how she wants her listeners to feel. “Come here come here come here,” she whispers. She talks to them directly, as if they're right there. “Sit by the fire with me. Grab a cup of cocoa. Put on warm socks.” She wants them to feel they're in on a secret and so she writes, voices, and sound designs with that goal in mind.  There's no intimacy without trust. “The only way to gain the trust of someone I've never met,” Dana says, “I have to share myself, so that they will share themselves.”   There is so much power in scenes. A 45-second scene – in Dana's case, about getting American girl dolls for Christmas – we get a distillation of who her mother was. Scenes done well are beautiful shortcuts to both facts and feelings – and inevitably have listeners conjuring up memories from their own lives.  One reason listeners are hooked on I Swear on My Mother's Grave: At the end of every episode, Dana reflects on what that conversation meant to her, often in surprising ways. Listeners can't wait to find out what she'll say. Links mentioned in this episode:Mother's Grave Retreat, June 8-11, 2023I Swear on My Mother's GraveSound Judgment Ep 5: Finding Your Voice with Shelter in Place host Laura Joyce Davis***Bring lessons on hosting and producing into your inbox! Did you know Sound Judgment is also a free newsletter? Every two weeks, get storytelling, hosting, and journalism strategies taken straight from the on-the-ground experiences of today's best audio makers, no matter the genre. Newsletters feature examples for you to try in your studio; essays on the challenges and rewards of this craft; and news about fellow audio creatives making the kind of work we all aspire to. Click here to subscribe. ***Follow Elaine on LinkedInHelp us find and celebrate today's best hosts!  Who's your Sound Judgment dream guest? Share them with us! Write us: allies@podcastallies.com. Because of you, that host may appear on Sound Judgment.Work with us!We make original podcasts for NGOs, purpose-driven brands, and universitiesWe also offer podcast strategy and consulting servicesOr contact us about our public media and individual training services for content creators and on-air talentVisit podcastallies.com or email us at allies@podcastallies.com for more information. ***Credits Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. Host: Elaine Appleton GrantPodcast Manager: Tina BassirSound Designer: Andrew ParrellaIllustrator: Sarah Edgell

The CEO and founder of Ochenta Studios, a Paris-based podcast company, shares the skills that have allowed her to differentiate her business and her audio offerings, the trick to scripting hilarious audio comedy, and how the childhood experience of communicating with her abuela shaped her new Spotify fiction podcast, La Cabina Telefónica. Listen here and on Spotify! Follow Lory on Instagram @_lorymartinez_. If you liked this episode, listen to How Grace Bastidas Built a Media Brand for Modern Families and Why Beauty Entrepreneur Aisha Ceballos-Crump Stepped Out on Faith.

At the 2022 Essence Festival, Rachel hosted a panel at Spotify's ‘House of Are & Be' activation called, “The Power of Audio Storytelling”. Featured panelists included Danyel Smith, host of Black Girl Songbook, Lovelyti, host of Tea Time UNFILTERED with Lovelyti, along with Dr. Titi Shodiya and Dr. Zakiya Whatley, hosts of Dope Labs. ENJOY! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guests: Danyel Smith, Lovelyti, Dr. Titi Shodiya, and Dr. Zakiya Whatley Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices