Anne Bogel's been hosting her literary matchmaking show since 2016. As of this moment, it's at the top of the Apple charts, just below the New York Times Review of Books podcast and well above the New Yorker's show. There's a reason for that: Anne is purposeful about how she hosts, whether that's holding a deep conversation about a guest's reading life in the studio, or fielding unexpected stories, and a ton of laughs, on stage in front of hundreds.
Read MorePabel Martinez is on a mission to redefine professionalism and to empower members of Latinx community to be their authentic selves 100% of the time. He’s sharing stories of Latinx professionals who are tired of playing the assimilation game in corporate America. Like him, they are rebelling against it, after lifetimes of pretending to be other than who they actually are.
Read MoreHow do you know who, exactly, you ARE behind the mic? What you sound like versus what you wish you sounded like? How to stand out as a host while being your unique self? Laura Joyce Davis, host and executive producer of the award-winning show Shelter in Place has answers...and they're gems.
Read MoreLast year, Crime Show's Emma Courtland was nominated for a Podcast Academy Ambie Award for best host -- most likely because of her measured, engaging delivery; her vivid, cinematic storytelling; and the humanity, nuance, and suspense of the stories she and her team uncovered.
Read MoreWithout this ingredient, an audio story falls flat | How to set yourself apart from the competition | SJ Kudos to Jeremy Enns & Shreya Sharma | Our new Sound Judgment Advisory Board
Read MoreAt Pantsuit Politics, co-hosts Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland have been bringing fresh perspectives and a sense of belonging to their listeners for nearly seven years. From the start, Pantsuit Politics was different. They were analyzing the ways politics shape how we live and how we feel about it. It takes skill, chemistry, and diplomacy to work together seamlessly the way Silvers and Stewart Holland do.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to have “hostiness?” That’s the question that John Barth has been asking — and answering — for decades. John is one of most well-known and respected producers and talent recruiters in audio storytelling.
Read MoreOne day this summer, Lemonada Media’s Stephanie Wittels Wachs received a surprise: an invitation to the White House, because of the emotional impact of her hit show, Last Day. Come with us on her raw, sad, funny, intimate journey to make “A Love Story,” her favorite episode. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a creative process informed by love and courage.
Read MoreWelcome to the second edition of our newsletter! Keep reading to learn more about our NEW podcast that goes behind the scenes with today’s best podcast hosts. Together, we dissect a favorite episode, to learn what it takes to excel at this mysterious skill.
Read MoreWelcome! We’re thrilled to introduce you to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter — our new publication about making creative choices in audio storytelling.
Read MoreAre you ready to improve your podcast? Here are 7 strategic ways to improve your podcast — doing any one will quickly make a difference.
Read MoreElaine will be speaking at HubSpot’s #INBOUND2022! Catch her session “How to Change the World One Listener at a Time” in Boston this September.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to create your own podcast or find ways to tap into existing ones, this webinar will be a great jumping-off point for starting a podcasting campaign right for your nonprofit!
Read MorePodcasting is gaining strength as a channel for nonprofits to reach existing and new audiences. Here are five podcasts doing amazing things for the nonprofits presenting them.
Read MoreFor many podcasters, finding, choosing and scheduling the right guests is stressful. It doesn’t need to be — it can be inspiring instead. Here are three ways to dramatically improve the quality of the guests on your show.
Read MoreThe #1 challenge facing new podcasters is wondering whether their idea is worthy. Maybe your idea needs a little tweaking. Or you could use a little guidance, some direction, some hand-holding. Test your podcast idea with these three questions from our online course, Podcast Liftoff.
Read MoreNo one in a creative job — whether you’re a hands-on contributor, a marketing director or an organization’s leader — creates easily ALL the time. Creative blocks befall all of us. Read how to use the power of community to fix it.
Read MoreReady to face your fears of doing something new? Here are twelve lessons that will help finally write that book, launch your podcast, start a business, or step onto a stage.
Let’s talk about the “more with less” fallacy and how it affects public radio newsrooms and mission-driven comms and marketing departments.
Read MoreAre you writing interview questions for your podcast? Here are seven practical tips to implement today.
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