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Inside the making of "La Brega"
Hiya! Welcome back to Starting Out, from me and Transom! There won’t be an issue of Starting Out next month, since I’ll be hard at work preparing the…
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Fight for your creative voice 🔥
Hey y'all-- Ariana Martinez has been on my “to interview” list for a while now — they’re an incredibly talented sound designer and make truly delightful…
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Submit your work to Transom Specials 🎉
I have some good news I've talked with many of my guests this season about how hard it sometimes feels for original work, without any celebrities…
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Your pep talk for January job searching 🌿
Hey y'all! As longtime readers of the newsletter know, I’m a gardener. Which means I have a tough time in January. It’s too early to start my seeds for…
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Shima Oliaee on reimagining producer's roles
Hey y'all, I bet many of you reading this are preparing for final exams, writing papers, or otherwise trying to stagger through the finish line of this…
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Who? Weekly's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger on how to start a podcast with a friend
Hi y'all! I can’t lie, I’m especially excited about this month’s interview. It’s with the podcast that I’ve listened to more than any other. As in: when…
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Starting Out
Starting Out
Your guide to starting a career in podcasts and radio, whether you're a college student or making a midlife career change. Made in collaboration with Transom.
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