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.
Podcasts
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.
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?
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.
How Social Media Gave New Life To The Serial
Think attention spans are getting shorter? Maybe...but the serial form is nothing new.
Weird Voices Are Winning Out
In the newly democratized world of voice acting, quirky, wry, and "real" voices are having a moment.
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.”