All Hear just dropped! In it, @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social highlights exciting upcoming opportunities, such as NYC’s Artists & Mothers Grant, the @radiophrenia.bsky.social Open Call and the Sonic Dash. Plus, the Tiny Spaces Deep Connections Open Call. Check it: allhear.substack.com/p/all-hear-d...

In a 2022 manifesto from Robert Krulwich, he writes, “Play — the ability to have fun, to get free, to dance a little while exploring the subject — that’s the magic; and radio/audio can do it as well, and sometimes better, than any other medium.” So… go for it. And play! transom.org/2022/conside...

On the latest “Sound School,” listen to the story Champika Fernando produced at a Traveling Workshop this summer in Amherst, MA. And be sure to listen for the surprising maneuver they pulled at the end of the piece. transom.org/2025/its-mag... @prx.org

This audio piece from 2013 is honest and beautiful. We can’t recommend it enough. Listen to Andrew Forsthoefel walk across America and meet some really special people. transom.org/2013/walking...

Our newsletter just DROPPED! In it, info about The Listeners, making Scott Carrier’s “Old La Sal,” as well as two sermons from @jayall.bsky.social in 2016. Plus, a few Traveling Workshop updates. Check it out here: transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...

George Orwell said that the process of learning bad writing habits is reversible. In this article on @openculture.bsky.social, he outlines six rules he follows. Such as, “never use a long word where a short one will do.” Read the rest here: www.openculture.com/2025/12/geor...

On this archival episode of @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social discusses the composer and sound ecologist R. Murray Schafer with another amazing maker, Hildegard Westerkamp. Their work may change the way we think about sound. Listen. transom.org/2021/the-wor...

Join Transom, KZMU and Community Rebuilds for a one-week audio documentary intensive in Moab, UT! Only a few days left to apply. Scholarships are available. Take a risk and join us in the canyons of southeast Utah – a place full of rich, complex stories. transom.org/2025/traveli...

Today! We challenge you to get into conversation with someone and be way more attentive than ever. “When was the last time you gave whole-hearted, undivided attention to someone for a sustained period of time? It has always been a gift, but it is increasingly precious.” – @jayall.bsky.social

We are so excited to present to you, The Listeners: Hyper-local documentaries that reflect communities back to themselves in real and honest ways. If you're an independent, pitch us a piece over at Transom, and we might be able to fund it. Learn more here: transom.org/the-listeners/

ATTN all California-based early-career audio makers! Applications are live for our Catalina traveling workshop! Expect a week of audio documentary learning from David Weinberg, Ariella Markowitz and your peers. Learn more here: transom.org/2025/traveli...

Scott Carrier, radio legend, takes us inside a remote town in Utah. It’s a quiet story about landscape and longing. About the people who make up this complicated and beautiful place. Listen to “Old La Sal”, the inaugural story for our new project and callout, “The Listeners.” bit.ly/44NfSwU

Today! We have a challenge. Cut your entire narration out of whatever story you’re working on. See how it fares. And then do your best to turn your story from mush to magic. With love, Transom

We have a throwback episode of @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social for your day today. It’s a conversation between @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social and Jazmine T. Green about the lack of language we currently have to describe “podcasts.” Listen here: transom.org/2025/revisit... @prx.org

Applications are live for our summer residency in collaboration with the Blue Mountain Center! One month. Undistracted time, quiet, good food, and a beautiful space to pursue your work. Apply here: transom.org/workshops/bmc/

Our “Over the Transom” newsletter just dropped! In it, expect Traveling Workshops updates, covering up an unwanted tattoo, Small True Things, and the late great Alice Wong. substack.com/home/post/p-...

In 2023, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social interviewed @quillawrence.bsky.social for @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social. Quil made a non-narrated audio obituary about a U.S. veteran Pete Reed. Listen to the conversation here: transom.org/2023/produci... @prx.org

Samantha Broun created an audio project where she interviews young people to learn what makes them them, to learn a Small True Thing. She wrote a manifesto about this meaningful work. Check it out here: transom.org/2025/small-t... @samanthabroun.bsky.social

A donor has offered to match every dollar up to $10,000. Your donation will go twice as far. If you’ve been thinking about donating or not, now’s the time! We love you! transom.org/about/donate/

Jay Allison! He’s the reason. Back in 1980, he wrote an article about the importance of radio. We re-published these words in 2013, and a lot of it still holds. Check it out here: transom.org/2013/the-bas... @jayall.bsky.social

In the latest All Hear newsletter, read about the 85+ opportunities that await you. transom.org/2025/all-hea... @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social

Back in 2011, Jack Rodolico was in that awkward space between “learning how to make radio” and “getting paid to make radio.” So, he wrote a manifesto about it. Check it out here: transom.org/2011/filling...

On the latest @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social interviews Samantha Broun on “Small True Things” on the main stage at the annual Audio Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sam goes into her motivation for giving young people a caring and curious ear. @prx.org

Alice Wong died on Friday. She was 51. Born with muscular dystrophy, she’s spent years of her life dedicated to advocating to hear from more people with disabilities on the radio. In a 2016 manifesto, she wrote that “radio enforces normalcy.” Read the rest here: transom.org/2016/alice-w...

Our “Over the Transom” newsletter just dropped! In it, expect Traveling Workshops updates, the behind-the-scenes of making personal documentaries by John Fecile, and exploring diagnoses by Danni Stewart.

Sarah Reynolds North used to teach at Transom Story Workshop and has learned quite a deal over the years. In this throwback from 2013, she shares 10 tips for people with a love for radio but not knowing where to turn: transom.org/2013/radio-h...

Back in 2022, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social interviewed Angela Evancie, the executive producer of “Brave Little State.” The show is a hidden gem about Vermont life. They engage listeners along the way. Learn more here. @prx.org @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social @vermontpublic.org @jbcrane.bsky.social

ATTN all Four Corners-based early-career audio makers! Applications are live for our Moab, Utah traveling workshop! Expect a week of audio documentary learning from David Weinberg, Jennifer Jerrett and your peers. Learn more here: transom.org/2025/traveli...

Hey now! This is your reminder to get cracking on the Bombay Beach Transom Traveling Workshop application. Scholarships are available, as well. Find more information here: transom.org/2025/traveli...

ATTN all California-based early-career audio makers! Applications are live for our Bombay Beach traveling workshop! Expect a week of audio documentary learning from David Weinberg and your peers. Learn more here: transom.org/2025/traveli...

If you’re in Richmond, Virginia for Resonate’s Community Podcast Day tomorrow, you’re in luck. Our very own Sophie Crane has a presentation at the Institute for Contemporary Art at 1 pm. Come, it’s free.

If you’re in Richmond, Virginia for Resonate’s Community Podcast Day tomorrow, you’re in luck. Our very own Sophie Crane has a presentation at the Institute for Contemporary Art at 1 pm. Come, it’s free.

Susan Stamberg sang her own song at @npr.org. You could always tell it was Susan behind the mic. She died at the age of 87 in October. In her honor, we present this archive episode of @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social where she lays out her best practices for reporting on the visual arts. @prx.org

Hiya! Our newsletter “Over the Transom” dropped. In it, learn about upcoming Traveling Workshop dates and locations, conjuring a sound, and about something strange in Truro, Massachusetts. transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...

The Transom Traveling Workshop locations just dropped! Audio makers and dreamers in Bombay Beach, CA, Moab, UT, Catalina, CA, Bloomington, IN, Amherst, MA, Interlochen, MI… we’re talking to you. Find out more here: transom.org/workshops/ab...

Back in 2006, Nancy Updike wrote one of the most helpful manifestos in our archive. Inside is a treasure trove of wonderful tips:

Read about wind screens, bumblebee spacers, anemometers, Rode blimps, dead cats, Rycote Super-Softies and lyre suspensions in this feature from 2018 here: transom.org/2018/putting...

Back in 2016, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social interviewed @stephaniefoo.bsky.social about a gripping and at times, hard to hear piece she did on @thisamericanlife.org called “The Favorite.” It’s about producing a personal essay, even if it’s super challenging to do so. @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social

Tape syncs… the magic of that crystal clear audio quality when the interviewee is thousands of miles away. Read Katie Mingle’s tips here: transom.org/2014/get-goo...

“When I sit down to build a radio piece, it feels like building a road in the air. I have a bunch of pieces of tape that I like, and they’re floating islands with no obvious connection between them. Funny can help with the construction.” In 2015, @pjvogt.bsky.social wrote about humor in audio.

A reminder that it’s not too late to book your one-on-one session with Jeff Towne. Book here: transom.org/consulting/

“I knew I was a reporter, but my family knew me as daughter, niece, granddaughter. Even though I was 35, my family still saw me as a brainy kid,” Afi-Odelia E. Scruggs wrote about interviewing her elders. Listen here: transom.org/2012/getting...

On the latest @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social, @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social and Neena Pathak talked about grief and humor… and where the truth lies in all of this. It’s a great conversation that highlights a heartfelt audio piece entitled "Desperado." @prx.org @signalhillfm.bsky.social

On the latest “Over the Transom” newsletter, we dive into creating a sound archive, avoiding the “life-story” trap, music as rebellion and confessing sins. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/transom/...

Susan Stamberg died yesterday at 87. One of NPR’s "founding mothers", She’s made radio stronger, smarter, and more colorful for the past five decades. Check out one of her features for us. transom.org/2019/see-it-...

Reporter Austin Rowlader broke a written rule of trust in radio. He pressed record and didn’t ask first. His Transom post is tribute to honesty and accountability, prompting all of us to reflect on our own missteps with compassion and generosity.

In her 2012 manifesto, Stephanie Guyer-Stevens said to prepare to move at a different pace while reporting in a country you didn’t grow up in. “Slowing down also means really giving your ears a chance to hear what else is going on,” she wrote. Read her tips: transom.org/2012/telling...

Kids are remarkable. And capable of so much. “3rd Grade Audio” is a prime example of how simple it can be to make a really new radio story. Sometimes all it takes is the imagination of a 3rd grader. transom.org/2014/3rd-gra... @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social @prx.org

Miri Berlin had an idea “to tell a story where we have difficulties finding the right words.” Listen here: transom.org/2023/mothers...

In the latest "All Hear" newsletter, read about the 120+ opportunities that await you. @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social