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This American Life
Minneapolis, United States
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99% Invisible
Jonathan Goldstein
Photojournalism
Colorado Springs, United States
We Were Three
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Scott Carrier
Signal Chats
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Podcast Advertising
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Joe Richman
Alix Spiegel

A podcast that lovingly deconstructs the history and art of audio storytelling, hosted by former public radio producers Rob McGinley Myers (The Writer's Almanac, Anxious Machine) and Britta Greene (Minnesota Public Radio, The New Yorker Radio Hour).

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On this episode, Rob and Britta dig into the classic This American Life episode "24 Hours at the Golden Apple," (November 17, 2000) in which a team of producers spent a full day and night at a 24-hour diner on Chicago's north side, trying to intervie... more

On this episode, Rob and Britta tell the story of the golden age of podcast advertising — how it started, why it worked, and why it seems to be over. Along the way we tell the story of what happened when Cards Against Humanity partnerned with a very ... more

In the weeks since Alex Pretti's murder, Rob and Britta have been listening to numerous podcasts that covered the ICE invasion of American cities over the past year. Ingesting a year of audio ICE coverage puts this story (not to mention our conceptio... more

Rob and Britta both live in the Twin Cities, so on this episode, we took a break from discussing audio storytelling, and Britta interviewed two photojournalists who've been covering ICE in Minneapolis. It's a conversation about what they've seen, abo... more

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Photojournalist discussed as a guest
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Episode: To Show What's Going On - Photojournalists in Minneapolis
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Episode: To Show What's Going On - Photojournalists in Minneapolis
Nancy Updike
Senior editor and long-time This American Life contributor; founder producer
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Episode: What Covid Did to Them - Nancy Updike's "We Were Three"
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Hosts

Rob McGinley Myers
Host of Phonograph; experienced public radio producer with background at The Writer's Almanac and Anxious Machine.
Britta Greene
Co-host of Phonograph; public radio veteran with credits at MPR and The New Yorker Radio Hour.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • riveting

    What a fantastic podcast! I’m based here in the Twin Cities too, and hearing the photographers describe their experiences was striking on its own, but learning about the protective gear they have to wear to stay safe really grabbed me. Beautifully told and produced. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madame Hikesalot
    United States4 months ago
  • A fantastic gem

    One of my fave independent shows. Getting my support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benry
    Canada7 months ago
  • Gratitude

    It's podcasts like this that make me feel okay about searching for hours to discover these gems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hally369
    United States7 months ago
  • This podcast is very well done. If you're into TAL and rewatch podcasts, it would probably work for you.

    Podchaser
    Sarah B
    a year ago
  • Fun and interesting

    Entertaining -

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elaine in Baltimore
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise thorough, thoughtful analysis and deep industry insight.
Episodes are considered well-researched with strong production values.
Chemistry between hosts is repeatedly highlighted as a strength.

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Its Own Kind of Clock: "24 Hours at the Golden Apple" with guest Joe Richman
Q: How did you start that business?
Richman explains it began with a practical family origin and evolved into a focus on immersive field recording, eventually shaping his approach to embedded, non-narrated storytelling.
What Covid Did to Them - Nancy Updike's "We Were Three"
Q: Why include text messages and emails so prominently in the storytelling?
Text messages and emails are used to preserve the messiness of real-time emotions and conversations, giving the audience a more visceral sense of the crisis and the people involved.
What Covid Did to Them - Nancy Updike's "We Were Three"
Q: Can you recap this story?
The guests describe how the narrative unfolds by introducing the family dynamics, the illness and death, and the textual exchanges that reveal complex relationships, leading to the show's pivotal moments and revelations.
Where People Put the Radio Tower - Signal Hill
Q: What inspired the magazine-like format of Signal Hill?
The guests explain they wanted to imitate a print magazine's structure in audio, with a unifying intro/outro and a set of diverse pieces that collectively create a cohesive experience.

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Two seasoned public radio producers dissect and celebrate the history, craft, and culture of audio storytelling. Across episodes they unpack narrative techniques, sound design, editorial decisions, and industry shifts, often citing landmark pieces and interviews with prominent radio figures. The show blends rigorous critique with behind-the-scenes storytelling, offering listeners practical takeaways for producing compelling audio while also tracing the evolution of podcast advertising, long-form storytelling, and editorial workflows. A notable strength is the hosts' deep public radio background and thoughtful, sometimes provocative, analysis, which often appeals to industry insiders and curious listeners alike.

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Phonograph launched 8 years ago and published 25 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Phonograph include:

1. Joe Richman
2. Lex Fridman
3. Casey Liss
4. John Siracusa
5. Evan Frost
6. Ben Hovland
7. Nancy Updike
8. Jenelle Pifer

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