Telling The Story
Latest Episodes
66. Persevering as a parent while powering through at work
Since I began telling people my wife was expecting our first child, I received a familiar piece of advice from acquaintances and colleagues: - "Welp, say goodbye to the next 20 years!" - The implication, of course,
65. Olivia Loomis Merrion, Murrow-winning documentarian
One good National Murrow winner deserves another. - On my last Telling the Story podcast, I interviewed WTVF-TV's Catherine Steward, who won a Large Market TV station National Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Sound.
64. Catherine Steward, photographer, WTVF-TV
I rarely ask a Telling the Story podcast guest to come back for a second episode. I like to spread the audio wealth and interview as many storytellers and journalists as possible to provide a full spectrum of perspectives for my audience. -
63. How my journey in journalism affects my life as a dad
A few nights ago, I sat in my living room at 3 AM, feeding my daughter while contemplating my first Father’s Day as a dad, when one single moment crystallized my entire fatherly experience: - My baby spit milk into my mouth. -
62. Jay Acunzo, founder, Unthinkable Media
The greatest influence on my work last year came from outside my industry. - I am a broadcast journalist who's been in the business 15 years, and in 2017 I spoke at six workshops, went to several awards ceremonies,
61. Emily Kassie, award-winning documentary filmmaker
Her credits include the New York Times, NBC Left Field, BBC, and Huffington Post. - Her awards include the NPPA, Overseas Press Club, and American Society and News Editors. - Her projects include captivating documentaries of varying lengths,
60. Ryan Oliveira, photographer, KXAS-TV
Late March and early April mark the start of awards season in TV news. - For me, they mark the start of grabbing my popcorn and watching TV news award-winners. - I love watching and learning from the best in my business.
59. Eric Mennel, senior producer, Gimlet Media
My first podcast of the year was inspired by a podcast I found late last year. - I have listened to Gimlet Media's StartUp Podcast on and off since its inception. This past December I rediscovered it thanks to a five-part series called StartupBus.
58. Carolyn Hall & Sierra Starks, Women on Deadline
Our jobs as journalists almost always begin with listening. We listen to our communities for story ideas, our audience for feedback, and our interview subjects for a piece's deeper meaning. - But how well do we listen to the concerns of our co-workers...
57. Speaking to college journalists on finding their voice
When journalism professors ask me to speak to their classes and groups, they typically request I focus on two areas: the craft and the business. - They want me to show my work, discuss how I produce stories,