New Aural Cultures: Bello Collective contributing editor Galen Beebe
I spoke with Dario Llinares about ekphrastic writing, journalistic ethics, podcast criticism, and the soul-rending challenge of engaging with art.
Audience: Creating a Diverse Podcast Publication
I spoke with Audience’s Craig Hewitt and my co-editor Ashley Lusk about the Bello Collective.
The Podcast Brunch Club: Episode 10, The Death Penalty
The Podcast Brunch Club is a global group that brings listeners together to discuss podcast episodes on a certain theme. Local chapters around the world host monthly meetups to discuss that month’s playlist. I curated a playlist about the death penalty, and I spoke with the Club’s founder on the PBC podcast.
Podcasts
PRX Podcast Garage: Open Your Ears: Introduction to Audio Storytelling
I designed and taught an introductory workshop on the basics of audio storytelling, including using sound and writing for the ear.
PRX Podcast Garage: Writing for Audio
I designed and taught a three-part workshop for intermediate producers who want to level up their nonfiction podcast script writing.
Workshops
Podcast Movement: Where Are the Podcast Critics?
I spoke on a panel about the relative lack of podcast critics, why podcast criticism matters, and the barriers to developing a more robust critical landscape.
Podcast Movement: Podcast Cover Art: How to Stand Out
I moderated a panel on how to create a visual identity for your podcast. This panel walked creators through the dos and don'ts of podcast art from experts and artists in the field.
Sound Education: Pitch Workshop
As part of the Sound Education podcast conference, I facilitated a pitch workshop in which podcast producers pitched their shows to a panel of industry professionals (myself included) and received feedback on their pitches, show ideas, and potential avenues for development.