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LA 2019 at KCRW

On Air Fest kicks off at KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio.
The inaugural On Air LA Annex came together at KCRW HQ in Santa Monica.
On Air Fest Founder Scott Newman opens the night.
Storytellers Ben Adair and Lea Thau share clips and talk about their latest projects.
Lea Thau, Creator of Strangers Podcast.
Lea Thau, Creator of Strangers Podcast at On Air LA Annex.
Ben Adair, founder of Western Sound.
Storytellers Ben Adair and Lea Thau share clips and talk about their latest projects.
Nate DiMeo, Creator of the memory palace Podcast performs an original story.
Nate DiMeo, Creator of the memory palace Podcast performs an original story.
Nate DiMeo, Creator of the memory palace Podcast performs an original story.
Nate DiMeo and critic Amy Nicholson in conversation.
When do we consider a podcast to be... Art?
James Kim presents a theatrical rendition of his podcast, MOONFACE.
David Yung Ho Kim and Esther Moon perform an excerpt from the podcast, MOONFACE.
David Yung Ho Kim as
Esther Kim as Gina.
Musician Andrew Eaton live scores the performance.
James Kim, Artin Aroutounians and Andrew Eaton live score the performance.
David Yung Ho Kim and Esther Moon perform an excerpt from James Kim's podcast, MOONFACE.
James Kim, Artin Aroutounians and Andrew Eaton live score the performance.
On Air Fest Senior Producer Jemma Brown.
Artist Kaitlin Prest opens the second evening of On Air LA Annex with an Ode to Sound.
Artist Kaitlin Prest opens the second evening of On Air LA Annex with an Ode to Sound.
Artist Kaitlin Prest opens the second evening of On Air LA Annex with an Ode to Sound.
Prest doesn't believe in call and response, but she does believe in the magic of sound.
Justin Richmond, Arshia Fatima Haq and Hrishikesh Hirway in conversation with DJ Anne Litt on the overlap between music and storytelling.
Hrishikesh Hirway in conversation with DJ Anne Litt on the overlap between music and storytelling.
Arshia Fatima Haq, Creator of Disctostan.
Justin Richmond, Producer for the podcast Broken Record.
Hrishikesh Hirway, Creator of Song Exploder, weighs in.
DJ Anne Litt moderates the conversation.
Performance from musician San Cha.
Performance from musician San Cha.
Xochi Flores, César Castro and Josh Kun present the
The Art of the Crossfade is at once a conversation and performance bringing to life what happens when we mix without erasing and make new ideas from points of unexpected connection.
Xochi Flores and César Castro.
Xochi Flores, César Castro and Josh Kun present the
The Art of the Crossfade is at once a conversation and performance bringing to life what happens when we mix without erasing and make new ideas from points of unexpected connection.
César Castro's guitar.
César Castro at the mic, in conversation with San Cha and Josh Kun.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Justin Richmond before the show.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
Guests at the On Air LA Annex cocktail reception.
A quiet moment as artist San Cha gets glittered for her set.

Brooklyn 2019 at Wythe Hotel

On Air Fest day one kicks off
Volunteers welcome festival attendees
Volunteers welcome festival attendees
On Air Fest day one kicks off
The welcome committee
Hot Pod Summit opens On Air Fest with an exclusive business summit in partnership with work x work
Alex Blumberg discusses what's next for Gimlet
Alex Blumberg discusses what's next for Gimlet
Attendees at Hot Pod Summit at On Air Fest
Attendees at Hot Pod Summit at On Air Fest
Nick Quah, moderator of Hot Pod Summit at On Air Fest
Debbie Millman, host of Design Matters Podcast interviews Roxane Gay
Attendees at On Air Fest
Dan Taberski discusses new projects with Nick Quah
“What did you learn about the end of the world from doing this project?” - Nick Quah
Dan Taberski and Nick Quah in conversation
Poets Tracy K. Smith and Danez Smith in conversation
Attendees at On Air Fest
Attendees at On Air Fest listen into a session in the Simplecast Lounge
Caitlin Van Horn of Simplecast
Making live event audio sound good
The Great Audio Debate is on
Attendees listen into a session in the Simplecast Lounge
Ken Freedman of WFMU standing up for freeform radio during the Great Audio Debate
Shiva Bayat of Complex
Ben Riskin moderating the Great Audio Debate
Julia Barton and Jacob Smith of Pushkin Industries talk about translating the written word for the audio form
Attendees listening into a session in the Main Hall
Alexandra DiPalma and Anna Deutsch on working with brands to tell human stories
Speakers at On Air Fest relax in the talent lounge
Elah Feder and Annie Minoff of Undiscovered from Science Friday present a new mini-episode
Mooj Zadie and Jad Abumrad in conversation.
The conversation touched on Abumrad’s relationship to doubt, his intoxication with audio, and the moment from his career that will stick with him forever.
Guests enjoy a Radiotopia Listening Party
Guests enjoy a Radiotopia Listening Party
Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters share a new idea for a radio-inspired lipstick line at the Radiotopia listening party
Davia Nelson at the Radiotopia listening party
Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters are interviewed by Julie Shapiro at the Radiotopia listening party
Kristen Meinzer shares her thoughts on podcasting at the Stitcher networking breakfast
“People come up to me and ask me how do I get people to listen to my podcast? That’s the wrong question. You should ask how do I make a good podcast!” - Dan Pashman
Kristen Meinzer and Dan Pashman
Attendees at the Stitcher networking breakfast
Day two of On Air Fest and the mics are ready for big ideas
Host TK takes the stage
Attendees to On Air Fest day two
Attendees to On Air Fest day two
James T. Green and Mitra Kaboli talk about what makes a successful podcast
On Air Fest attendees share big energy in the Main Hall
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Khoi Vinh, host of the podcast Wireframe from Adobe and Gimlet Creative
Last Sounds Of The Day, a podcast from On Air Fest, is a collection of works from artists and storytellers to carry you to sleep.
Ashley C. Ford leads the room in a guided meditation
Musicians Misty Boyce and Isaiah Gage accompany the meditation on keyboard and cello
Kaitlin Prest describes the process of making her audio fiction, The Shadows from CBC Podcasts
Kaitlin Prest describes the process of making her audio fiction, The Shadows from CBC Podcasts
visual artist and designer Jurien Huggins and actor Kossivi Alokpovi share stories about the creative journey, and how their artistic lens has been shaped by the cultures their parents came up in
Ashley C. Ford host of Fortune Favors The Bold from Mastercard describes her relationship to money
Attendees take in the conversation
On Air Fest's artist-in-residence Sharon Mashihi's installation,
Ashley C. Ford in the talent lounge
Nick van der Kolk's The Machine of Unfamiliars installation showcasing secrets he collected across a decade
Nick van der Kolk's The Machine of Unfamiliars installation showcasing secrets he collected across a decade
Nick van der Kolk's The Machine of Unfamiliars installation showcasing secrets he collected across a decade
On Air Fest's artist-in-residence Sharon Mashihi recording for her project,
Attendees taking in On Air Fest's artist-in-residence Sharon Mashihi's installation,
On Air Fest's artist-in-residence Sharon Mashihi's installation,
On Air Fest's artist-in-residence Sharon Mashihi recording for her project,
Listeners taking in Nick van der Kolk's Machine of Unfamiliars
Jacob Smith and Damien Scott of Complex and Pigeons & Planes talk new trends in music
Artist-in-residence Omari Soulfinger performs his work,
What The...You Mean? is a sound collage and live performance that satirically explores the nature of social norms.
Soulfinger describes What The... You Mean as
A standing ovation for artist-in-residence Omari Soulfinger
Together, Bee and Rog Walker form the duo Paper Monday, who make incredible portrait work out of their Bronx studio
Paper Monday grounds their portraiture practice in interviews with subjects
Rog Walker of Paper Monday
Grammy award winning dobro, steel guitar and lap steel player Cindy Cashdollar
Grammy award winning dobro, steel guitar and lap Grammy award winning dobro, steel guitar and lap steel player Cindy Cashdollar playing Prince's Purple Rainsteel player Cindy Cashdollar
Davia Nelson of the Kitchen Sisters speaks with Susan Rogers, Prince's longtime recording engineer
Attendees listen deeply in the Simplecast Lounge
An interview moment during the Freshbooks breakfast on day three of On Air Fest
Treats at the Freshbooks breakfast on day three of On Air Fest
Gathering for day three of On Air Fest
MC Joanna Solotaroff kicks off day three of On Air Fest
Journalist and Still Processing host Jenna Wortham says it’s not self care, it’s caring for the self that's important
Journalist and Still Processing host Jenna Wortham says it’s not self care, it’s caring for the self that's important
Jenna Wortham and Mona Chalabi in conversation
Wireframe podcast live with guest Katie Briggs, Product Designer, NPR
Attendees to the Wireframe live taping
Jenna Wortham and Mona Chalabi in conversation
Attendees listening deeply
Sarah Burke narrates a story from Queerly Beloved
Fran Tirado discusses what it means to make podcasts that are unapologetically geared toward queer audiences
DJ Reem Abdou plays a set at the Disco Tehran
Artist duo James & Jerome perform an excerpt of a never-before-seen work of musical storytelling, The Conversationalists.
Sarah Burke narrates a story from Queerly Beloved
Artist duo James & Jerome perform an excerpt of a never-before-seen work of musical storytelling, The Conversationalists.
Attendees deciding which afternoon sessions to attend
Allison Stewart moderates a panel with the creators of the podcast
Tobin Low co-host of Nancy Fran Tirado discusses what it means to make podcasts that are unapologetically geared toward queer audiences
ray ferreira, Lauren Argentina Zelaya and Allie Rickard for a live episode of Queer Art Radio
DJ and co-founder of Disco Tehran Arya Ghavamian spinning
Attendees to the Disco Tehran vinyl party
Jody Avirgan and Ezra Edelman in conversation for the 10th anniversary of ESPN 30-for-30
Jody Avirgan and Ezra Edelman in conversation for the 10th anniversary of ESPN 30-for-30
Zac Stuart-Pontier, creator of Crimetown, in conversation with James Rasin
Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco and frequent contributor Tobi Haslett as they consider the history of advanced criticism and the opportunities and responsibilities facing thinkers today
Artist duo James & Jerome perform an excerpt of a never-before-seen work of musical storytelling, The Conversationalists.
Attendees enjoy a break in the Simplecast Lounge
Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees
Creative coach Tina Essmaker in conversation with ZigZag host, Jen Poyant
A special presentation by Adobe Creative Resident and NY-based photographer, Aaron Bernstein (AKA Hungry Boy) about his podcast, All on the Table
Jenna Weiss-Berman of Pineapple Street Media in conversation
Paco Arizmendi moderating the #imakealiving panel on merging the worlds of creativity and entrepreneurship
Artist duo James & Jerome perform an excerpt of a never-before-seen work of musical storytelling, The Conversationalists.
Tobi Haslett in conversation with David Velasco
The team behind the acclaimed podcast 'Chapo: Kingpin on Trial' discuss the making of the 8-part bilingual documentary series which uncovers the extraordinary rise and fall of Mexico's most infamous alleged drug kingpin, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
Bee Walker of Paper Monday
Justin Gignac, co-founder of Working Not Working shares his thoughts on merging the worlds of creativity and entrepreneurship
ZigZag Co-Host, Jen Poyant in conversation with Tina Essmaker

Brooklyn 2018 at Wythe Hotel

Luis Trelles / Radio Ambulante shares dispatches from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
TK in the AM takes us through the day's program
Bee and Rog Walker, the photographic duo behind Paper Monday
Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine breaks the ice for My Dad Wrote a Porno
Nicole Rudick of Paris Review introduces a new live score
Bee Walker shares her vision of Paper Monday
Kai Wright and Stacey Vanek Smith wax poetic on the history of Brooklyn neighborhood development
ESPN's 30 for 30 debut a new show on the tantalizing history of Bikram Yoga
Miho Hatori of the Cibo Matto performs new solo material at the On Air Fest Launch Party
Aman Mojadidi at the On Air Fest Launch Party
On Air Fest Launch Party
On Air Fest Launch Party
On Air Fest Launch Party
Showcasing new products at the Sennheiser Suite
On Air Fest Launch Party
Prince's Golden Gun Microphone on display at the Sennheiser Suite
On Air Fest Launch Party
Justin Strauss in conversation with The Juan MJustin Strauss in conversation with The Juan Maclean and DJ Bruce about the NYC dance sceneaclean about NYC dance scene
On Air Fest kicks off day one with 'Conversations with People who Hate Me'
Meshell Ndegeocello and Joan As Police Woman
Day one of On Air Fest
Backstage with The New Yorker's Sarah Larson and Nick Quah of New York Magazine
Backstage during 'My Dad Wrote a Porno'
Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow holds for Q&A with Matt Duckor of Epicurious
Audience for 'Drill Meditations' 2018
An intimate performance with Joan As Policewoman and Meshell Ndegeocello
Artist-in-residence Nola Hanson's performance piece 'Drill Meditations'
Local artists Rigoberto Guzman, Angel Garcia, Roy Baizan and Daisy Ruiz dissect the cultural hustle of the Chicanx community in NYC
J-Zone selecting records in conversation with Stretch Armstrong
Coss Marte shares a tête-à-tête with Amanda Saviñón
Stretch Armstrong cues up the next song in conversation with J-Zone
On Air Fest VIP gift packages
Sean Rameswaram introduces the Paris Review on Day three of On Air Fest
Aan Mojadidi's installation piece 'Once Upon A Place'
Live score performed by the Paris Review
A full house for Stitcher & Marvel's 'Wolverine: The Long Night'
Design Matter's Debbie Millman and artist Laurie Anderson kick off day three
Artist Laurie Anderson wakes up the audience with a scream
Fruit & Flowers perform a new song during On Air Fest's Never Better Acoustic Sessions
112BK Host Ashley Ford breaks down her favorite movie sex scenes
Coco Verde performs during On Air Fest's Never Better Acoustic Sessions
Acast Lounge featuring conversations with local talent
Brooklyn Museum's Matthew Yobosky walks us through 'David Bowie Is' at the Sennheiser Suite
Experiencing binaural sound with the Neumann KU 100 Head at the Sennheiser Suite
Grammy award-winning engineer Jim Anderson conducts a workshop on sound design at the Sennheiser Suite
Julia Longoria, Sarah Qari and Kelly Prime talk shop on 'More Perfect,' Radiolab's first ever spin-off series
Have you had your morning cup?
Miss Info and Lakin Starling lead the show in discussing the status of Women of Color in the Music Industry

Brooklyn 2017 at Wythe Hotel

Lloydski and François Vaxelaire of The Lot Radio
Little Disco's Brian Davis running the mix
Keanan Duffty brings a live taping of his Rebel Rebel radio show on Little Water Radio. Joined by NYC radio mainstay Delphine Blue of Little Water Radio and poet Max Blagg
DJ duo Paul Raffaele & Barbie Bertisch in conversation with Lloydski and François Vaxelaire of The Lot Radio
Fresh cuts with Lloydski and François Vaxelaire of The Lot Radio
Green room rehearsals with The City & Horses
Host Rich Awn emcee's our first day's events
Filmmaker Raafi Rivero sits down with photographer Andre D. Wagner and Fusion's executive director of audio Mandana Mofidi to explore the rich craft and technique that goes into documenting daily life
Clocktower's Richard Fleming in conversation with art director of Howl! Ted Riederer
Joekenneth Museau sits down with longtime friends fashion designer Tamika Wilkins, photographers Daniel Randal and Jeremy Mitchell, and creative director Ludget Delcy aka
Joekenneth Museau sits down with longtime friends fashion designer Tamika Wilkins, photographers Daniel Randal and Jeremy Mitchell, and creative director Ludget Delcy aka
Free Radio!
Artist Robin Kang before a fireside chat on Net Art & Mysticism
On Air Fest VIP gift packages
Curator Jennifer Simmons prepping for a fireside on Net Art & Mysticism
DJ duo Paul Raffaele & Barbie Bertisch's music zine, Love Injection
Green room vibes with Angela Ledgerwood and A Mighty Oak
Joekenneth Museau sits down with longtime friends fashion designer Tamika Wilkins, photographers Daniel Randal and Jeremy Mitchell, and creative director Ludget Delcy aka
Kaitlin Prest, host and creative director of The Heart podcast performed an intimate set in Wythe Hotel's South 7th Loft transforming it into a clandestine audio interlude inside a woman's empty bedroom.​
Kaitlin Prest, host and creative director of The Heart podcast performed an intimate set in Wythe Hotel's South 7th Loft transforming it into a clandestine audio interlude inside a woman's empty bedroom.​
Radiotopia & work x work host a special listening party
Artist & inventor MJ Caselden's immersive meditation experience
Artist & inventor MJ Caselden's immersive meditation experience
Rich Awn profiles artist & inventor MJ Caselden of Caselden Studios
Filmmaker Raafi Rivero sits down with photographer Andre D. Wagner and Fusion's executive director of audio Mandana Mofidi to explore the rich craft and technique that goes into documenting daily life
Live Footage in performance
Live Footage in performance
Radiotopia listening party with Benjamen Walker, Jonathan Mitchel and Joe Richman
Radiotopia & work x work host a special listening party
Closing out day two of On Air Fest 2017
DJ duo Paul Raffaele & Barbie Bertisch in conversation with Lloydski and François Vaxelaire of The Lot Radio