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The Podcast Mindset: Part 1 Sep 18, 2018

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Recording equipment? Check. Marketing plan? Check. Theme music? Check. Mindset?..... You can have all the technical and logistical aspects of podcasting in place but if you don't have the right outlook, your effort may fall short. What is that mindset? On this first of two episodes, Phoebe Judge of Criminal answers that question.

Color Notes Sep 05, 2018

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Often, sound brings to light the visuals in a radio story. But, narration can paint pictures, too. NPR's John Burnett talks "color notes" in radio storytelling.

Three Stories, Marfa Style Aug 21, 2018

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For some radio inspiration, make sure to listen to these three stories produced in a week by students at a recent Transom Traveling Workshop in Marfa, Texas. Then, sign up for a workshop yourself!

Story Endings Aug 07, 2018

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The narrative arc in recent story about the drug epidemic by NPR's Rachel Martin was like being taken down into a basement and having the light turned off. The piece was bleak and the ending was, perhaps, the darkest point in the story. Rachel talks about that choice and offers other thoughts about story endings on this episode of HowSound.

Anatomy Of A Scene Jul 24, 2018

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Radio producers talk about the scenes in their stories all the time. "What are the scenes in your story?" "Oh, I got some great scene tape today." But what is a scene? On this episode, Rob dissects one of the best scenes he's heard in a while.

A Rockin’ Start Jul 10, 2018

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It's possible I love David Weinberg's "Louie Louie" doc because I love the song. It's "Louie Louie" for God's sake. But, really, what hooked me was David's writing. Especially the opening.

Three Student Stories Produced In Only A Week Jun 26, 2018

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Three students. Three stories. One week. Hear what can be accomplished in a very short period of time with barely any sleep.

Hang A Picture In Front Of The Mic Jun 12, 2018

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Select telling details... Mete out descriptions... Cast surprising characters... and other tips for dynamic and visual reporting on the arts from the legendary Susan Stamberg.

25th Anniversary Of “Ghetto Life 101” May 29, 2018

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of the best -- if not the best -- radio documentary: Ghetto Life 101. Producer David Isay and editor Gary Covino recall their landmark work on this episode of HowSound.

Recording Binaurally May 15, 2018

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All you need to know for this episode is this: Listen with your best headphones!