Sound School Podcast

Beware the Chicken Bomb

Amen, Chenjerai (Bonus Episode)

Amen, Chenjerai

Revisiting: The Longest Shortest Time

The Layered Approach - Interviewing for Scenes

The Backstory to "Our Ancestors Were Messy"

"Our Ancestors Were Messy" reimagines Black history by sourcing narratives from the society pages of historic Black newspapers, focusing on the personal drama and human fallibility of ancestors rather than purely reverential accounts. Producer Nichole Hill utilizes a guest as an audience stand-in to react to these stor...

All Hands On Deck - NPR and the Nixon White House

Revisiting: First, Tell Them an Anecdote

Dissection - Daniel Alarcón's Writing Maneuvers

Daniel Alarcón’s The Good Whale demonstrates masterful audio storytelling through precise narrative maneuvers that balance emotional resonance with rigorous reporting. By employing casual, direct address, Alarcón establishes immediate listener rapport, while his use of chronological reversal and repetition effectively ...

Fingers Crossed, Twice

Please Keep WCAI Right Where It Is

Keep the Universal in Mind for Local Stories

Revisiting: A Stranger With a Microphone

Revisiting: Who Are You As a Storyteller?

Non-fiction storytelling relies on the narrator’s authentic voice to build drama and maintain listener engagement. Rather than adopting a formal or artificial persona, effective storytellers tap into their own personality to frame facts with tension and emotional depth. Robert Krulwich emphasizes that drama arises from...

Retreat! And Make Stories with Friends

The Ecco serves as a non-commercial, collaborative retreat designed to combat the isolation inherent in freelance audio production. Founded by senior producer Jasmin Bauomy, the initiative brings together independent creators in rural Germany to prioritize creative experimentation, peer support, and artistic play over ...

We Do It For the Ears, Right?

To Swear or Not to Swear in Narration

Gaining Access While Preserving Anonymity in Medical Settings

Revisiting: Robot Babies and Radio Luck

Revisiting: Magical Realism in Radio