Going The Distance
With just a few days until the launch of their highly anticipated book
Big Friendship, we spoke with longtime podcasters and longer time friends Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman of Call Your Girlfriend. The duo launched their show on the premise of maintaining a long-distance friendship, and are no stranger to collaborating with a screen in between.
In the era of social distancing, we can all take learnings from their creative partnership. Read the full interview with Aminatou and Ann here.
Just launched: California Love from LAist Studios. A richly sound designed and reported journey through LA, and an inquiry into belonging. Hosted by Walter Thompson-Hernández with On Air alums Arwen Nicks and Andrew Eapen on the credits.
Sign up for Podcasting, Seriously the webinar series from On Air alum and brilliant mind Juleyka Lantigua-Williams. The series goes beyond 101 to look at issues like building your show for long-term success.
New audio tour: Gesso has launched a summer staycation series. Self-guided immersive audio walks throughout New York City with new walks released each Saturday.
Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting just launched their first serialized podcast, American Rehab.
Dustlight Productions headed up by Misha Euceph is looking to hire paid apprentices with a preference for early career POC, queer, trans folks. Spread the word!
We’re closely following the conversation on podcast IP and creators of color. For those just tuning in, we recommend this read from Kameel Stanley.
We’re listening to News Beat from Manny Faces. Billed as “if Democracy Now! and Black Thought had a podcast baby,” News Beat merges the world of high-level, social justice journalism and music, with original lyrical contributions from brilliant indie Hip-Hop artists.
Audiocraft Festival is happening online this year, so if you can’t typically swing the trip to Sydney, consider logging on instead. Saturday, July 25th.
Podcasting’s resident futurologist Rose Eveleth launched a new show reaching her feelers ever-forward. The podcast called Advice For And From The Future responds to listener questions. Submit yours as a voicemail to (347) 927–1425.
What’s on your radar? We’d love to hear where you’re finding inspiration. Send us an email at hello@onairfest.com, and we’ll share out some of our favorites in the next Off Mic.
Our Conversation with Call Your Girlfriend’s
Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
Read it here.
