Podcasters on Making Podcasts

The biggest names in podcasting share the secrets and stories behind their craft.

Curated byDeenah Vollmer, Hark Editor

13 CLIPS47 MINS

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How Ira Glass Got "This American Life" On The Radio

The success of "This American Life" was no accident. Here's how Ira Glass got it to succeed. From the podcast, Without Fail.

How Ira Glass Got "This American Life" On The Radio

Without Fail

6 MINS

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Julie Snyder on Ira Glass and Self-Esteem

"This American Life" and "Serial" producer Julie Snyder on working with Ira Glass and the culture at TAL

Julie Snyder on Ira Glass and Self-Esteem

Longform

5 MINS

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Sarah Koenig On Working With Julie Snyder

Sarah Koenig on working with Julie Snyder

The Cut

4 MINS

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Julie Snyder on "Serial" Season One

Julie Snyder reflects on the difficulties of the first season of "Serial" from "The Longform Podcast."

Longform

4 MINS

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John Green on “The Anthropocene Reviewed"

Writer and podcaster John Green on the inspiration for his podcast, “The Anthropocene Reviewed." From the podcast, "99% Invisible."

John Green on “The Anthropocene Reviewed"

99% Invisible

2 MINS

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Why Margaret Cho Loves Podcasts

Comedian and podcaster Margaret Cho on why she loves listening to and making podcasts. From the podcast, "Keep It."

Keep It!

2 MINS

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Podcasting Advice From Ira Glass

Great podcasting advice from Ira Glass. From the podcast, "Don't Ask Tig."

Don't Ask Tig

1 MIN

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Behind the Scenes of "The Ballad of Billy Balls"

The host of "The Ballad of Billy Balls" peels back the curtain to reveal what goes into producing an episode of the show. From the podcast, "The Ballad of Billy Balls."

The Ballad of Billy Balls

3 MINS

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Can Making a Podcast Help You Get Out of Prison?

California inmate and “Ear Hustle” podcast co-founder, Earlonne Woods, on how his podcast helped him get out of jail. From the podcast, "Clear + Vivid with Alan Alda."

Can Making a Podcast Help You Get Out of Prison?

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

2 MINS

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How Not To Make A True Crime Podcast

Comedian Jamie Loftus rips on the format of many true-crime podcasts. From the podcast, "The Daily Zeitgeist."

The Daily Zeitgeist

1 MIN

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Why Sam Harris is making his podcast subscription only

Making Sense with Sam Harris

2 MINS

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How Roman Mars Got Into Radio and Podcasting

99% Invisible’s Roman Mars tells Jesse Thorn how he got into radio and podcasting. From the podcast Bullseye.

How Roman Mars Got Into Radio and Podcasting

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

5 MINS

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How Sonal Finds Her "Aha" Moment

How Sonal finds that "aha" moment while editing her podcast for what she calls “insights per minute.”

a16z Podcast

3 MINS

Curated byDeenah Vollmer

13 CLIPS47 MINS

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Podcasters on Making Podcasts

How Ira Glass Got "This American Life" On The Radio

Without Fail

Julie Snyder on Ira Glass and Self-Esteem

Longform

Sarah Koenig On Working With Julie Snyder

The Cut

Julie Snyder on "Serial" Season One

Longform

John Green on “The Anthropocene Reviewed"

99% Invisible

Why Margaret Cho Loves Podcasts

Keep It!

Podcasting Advice From Ira Glass

Don't Ask Tig

Behind the Scenes of "The Ballad of Billy Balls"

The Ballad of Billy Balls

Can Making a Podcast Help You Get Out of Prison?

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

How Not To Make A True Crime Podcast

The Daily Zeitgeist

Why Sam Harris is making his podcast subscription only

Making Sense with Sam Harris

How Roman Mars Got Into Radio and Podcasting

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

How Sonal Finds Her "Aha" Moment

a16z Podcast

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