Narrative podcasts curriculum: guest speakers

We’ve learned a few things within our team about podcasting and creative living, but what makes our programs really special is the talented, diverse, and inspiring list of grads and industry experts who joined us for exclusive conversations as well. Their reflections cover the gamut, from collaborative scriptwriting and Broadway-grade vocal performance, to podcast marketing, growth, and relationship-building for the long haul. See the list, and links to their work and websites below!

Module 2: great story
… Intensive and MFA grad, and “Letting the light in” co-writer Nik Schaeffer

Module 4: great sound (audio editing)
… Smithsonian-exhibited audio producer Katie Semro of Mother Mine and Transmission Times

Module 6: finding your voice(over) (pro acting voice warmups and techniques)
… former Broadway actor Daniel Damon Joyce
… Upright Citizens Brigade alumna & Stitcher producer Michele O’Brien

Module 7: let’s get personal (creative boundaries and handling delicate topics)
… OBB Media producer & IWPA-award-nominated Deer Humans host Eve Bishop

Module 8: how not to podfade (marketing, growth, and sustainability)
… Marketing specialist and media polymath Cori Fry Hengst from Libsyn
… Radio and sales veteran and Advertisecast VP Laurel Earhart
… Female-podcaster-booster and community-builder Lauren Popish

Module 9: great structure (more advanced storytelling)
… Intensive grad, Golden Crane nominee, & Tired in My Twenties host Melissa Lent

Module 10: the messy middle (working through creative, emotional, and other blocks)
… intensive grad, recovering lifehacker, and New York Times communications associate Hannah Fowler

Module 11: befriending the beast (podcast production and project management)
… Intensive grad and Wonder Media Network producer Alana Herlands

Module 12: sonic storytelling (evocative sound design)
… Songwriter, musician and audio gear expert Laura Clapp Davidson from Shure
… Intensive grad, neighborhood activist, and CRC Media producer Clara Smith

Module 13: beyond networking (relationship-building in podcasting)
… Earbuds Collective founder, Squadcast community manager, and power-tweeter Arielle Nisenblatt
… Ashton Carter & Jasmine Hammond, great vibes-bringers & community and production execs at Pod People  

Module 14: pitch perfect (presenting and selling ideas)
… Marketer, newsletter queen and Tink Media founder Lauren Passell
… Podcasting equity champion and Skylark Collective + IWPA founder Naomi Mellor