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A Pipeline to Podcasts

Triton Digital’s 2024 U.S. Podcast Report found that 44.2% of Americans listen to podcasts monthly, a 23.1% increase since 2021. Unsurprisingly, Obies are leading the charge; in fact, as Robert Krulwich ’69 puts it, “the ��سԹ� avalanche is and was very noticeable” in podcasting. So why are Obies so drawn to audio storytelling? We asked alums working in all areas of podcasting to explore how and why Obies have been integral to the rise of the medium.

The Historian

Katie Thornton ’15’s award-winning podcasts and magazine features reflect her love for radio, history, and archival research.

Read more about Thornton’s projects

Katie Thornton. — Photo credit: Courtesy of Katie Thornton

The Trailblazers

As the long-running co-hosts of Radiolab, Jad Abumrad ’95 and Robert Krulwich ’69 made sound investments in the art of storytelling.

Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich.

The Storytellers

With the podcast Magic in the United States, Heather Freeman ’97 and Amber Walker ’11 weave magic on the airwaves.

Heather Freeman and Amber Walker.

The Media Innovator

Kim France ’87 sparks conversations on and offline with her podcast, Everything Is Fine.

Kim France.

The Culture Enthusiast

Linda Holmes ’93, co-creator of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, sets her latest delightful novel in the world of podcasting.

Read more about Holmes’s creative world

Linda Holmes. — Photo credit: Cassidy Dun

The Sound Designer

Composer, producer, and engineer Alexander Overington ’10 lends his talents to your favorite podcasts.

Alexander Overington.

The Builder

Once WOBC station manager, Ben Calhoun ’01 now helps create great stories as executive editor of the New York Times’ popular podcast The Daily.

Ben Calhoun.

The Next Generation

Thanks to an array of experiential classes and forward-looking faculty members, current ��سԹ� students are set up for future podcasting success.

Joe Richman.