December 14, 2016
My Queens accent got me a book deal (well, kind of)
Hear The Moth's Tara Clancy pay tribute to the role her voice has played in her success as a teller of hilarious, moving stories.
Podcasts
October 4, 2016
One Dope Queendom
Podcast star Phoebe Robinson talks about building an empire of unheard voices amid all the white dudes.
June 7, 2016
Getting Bookish With Michael Silverblatt
Authors consistently call him one of the best readers in the world. We watched the illustrious host of KCRW's "Bookworm" record an episode of his show.
May 13, 2016
Puzzle Bait: How Podcasts Get (And Keep) Your Attention
You have just 30 seconds to lure--or lose--the listener. An Audible producer shares the secrets of quickly creating tension.
May 2, 2016
When It Comes To The Moth's Biggest Hits, It's All Relative
Seventy percent of the Moth’s most popular stories are about families—why?
April 22, 2016
Breaths Of Fresh Air: The Art Of The Terry Gross Interview
A former producer sheds some light on the Terry Gross technique, with examples from the show.
April 11, 2016
How Social Media Gave New Life To The Serial
Think attention spans are getting shorter? Maybe...but the serial form is nothing new.
April 7, 2016
Weird Voices Are Winning Out
In the newly democratized world of voice acting, quirky, wry, and "real" voices are having a moment.
February 20, 2016
From Welles To, Umm, Glass: The Evolution Of Radiospeak
If it seems like broadcast standards are changing, it’s because we all are. Just ask Teddy Wayne, who coined the phrase “NPR Voice.”