PSA for writers. A well-funded podcast company was brought (not by me) one of my books with a pitch to turn it into a podcast. They are trying to make that podcast but refuse to license my book (which gave them the idea/scope for “their” podcast). linkedin.com/posts/eamonn-f…

I was happy to be a guest on this podcast to discuss my experience with wage theft in our industry.

Yikes. podnews.net/update/deleted…

Popping back into my newsletter today to share some thoughts on accountability from a podcast CEO who hasn't laid anyone off

...plus, what should we make of Malcolm Gladwell's upcoming 'Audio Vanguard' award at On Air Fest?

More stories coming soon! Link in bio.

These losses harm our community the most. We are losing critical journalists to make sense of the moment. If you are a reader or listener, we ask that you let our general manager know that you stand by #WeMakeWAMU and journalists at [email protected].

This morning, WAMU 88.5 management informed us they are laying off 15 vital people from our organization. These individuals are the lifeblood of our journalism. Our hearts are broken. We can’t believe we are losing our colleagues and friends.

Another “tech exec” hired to lead public radio; what could possibly go wrong?

(Katherine, if you’re listening, please make me regret this tweet)

NEWS: NPR names tech exec and former Wikimedia Foundation chief Katherine Maher as new CEO

My story: npr.org/2024/01/24/122…

Best podcast news I’ve heard in a long-ass time

So happy to hear that Death, Sex & Money found a new home @slate — I hope we hear similar news from Heavyweight Podcast soon (and the many other terrific shows still in limbo/canceled).

To those of you who read my earlier tweet about Death, Sex & Money, I have excellent news: Anna Sale is hoping to find a new home for the show somewhere new. 🎉

She asked me to publish the following statement. 1/1

🎧 Listen to the newest podcast episode:

Mina Kim 김미나 spoke with Hug House Productions's Wil Williams, The Squeeze's Skye Pillsbury (she/her) and ohitsBigRon studios's ohitsBigRon on their top podcasts of the year — and we heard yours!

open.spotify.com/episode/6yTj4Q…

It has never been more clear what longform/documentary audio makers gave up in the last 5-10 years by allowing our craft to be subsumed by the interests of vc capital, the whims of advertisers and tech companies.
I hope the catch-all category of “audio storytelling” dies too 1/4

scoop: podcast employees at Pushkin Industries 🎙️ are unionizing through the WGAE

they're seeking competitive pay, clearly defined paths for career progression and general assurance that the company is operating sustainably following layoffs earlier this year

bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

👀 I am searching for my next project! I’ve made some amazing, award winning audio docs about hip hop Louder Than A Riot Mogul. I’m a senior producer who can report, write, sound design, and even hop on mic. Interested in teaching opportunities too! [email protected] 📩

Wonderful piece by Skye Pillsbury (she/her) about the making of Tenderfoot TV's podcast, Dear Alana, <3 thisisthesqueeze.substack.com/p/tenderfoot-w…