2019 Festival
Schedule

10:00am - 10:30am

The World Through Poetry with Tracy K. Smith

Join U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith for the first live rendition of APM's new daily poetry podcast, The Slowdown. For this debut, Smith is joined on stage by Danez Smith for a reading and conversation of select works, followed by a poetic exercise with festival attendees lead by Smith.

More ⟩

10:30am - 11:15am

Dan Taberski and Nick Quah in conversation

Podcast critic and Hot Pod Editor Nick Quah breaks down scenes from Dan Taberski's work including Missing Richard Simmons and Surviving Y2K, and how he's moved across mediums to create unforgettable audio.

More ⟩

11:15am - 12:00pm

Acast Presents: Sustaining The Things We Love

How do you advocate for yourself as an audio maker? What is your worth and how do you give voice to it? Join Acast's Veronika Taylor, alongside podcasters Corey Cambridge, Andrea Ferretti and Jess Matlin to discuss the nuanced challenges of creating and balancing a personal brand and what it means to "make it" as an audio creator.

More ⟩

12:15pm - 1:00pm

The making of crimetown with Zac Stuart-Pontier

Zac Stuart-Pontier, co-creator and host of Crimetown, takes us through his creative and journalistic process. Interviewed by award-winning documentarian James Rasin, this session is a deep dive into Stuart-Pontier's vision as a documentarian, and the inner workings that make a show like Crimetown cut deep.

More ⟩

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Expressing the written word through sound

The literary landscape is ripe with stories, but it takes a strong editorial instinct to know what works can translate into audio, and how to do it. Enter Julia Barton and Jacob Smith, both editors at Pushkin Industries who have developed their own approach to expressing the written word through sound.

More ⟩

1:30pm - 2:15pm

The Great Audio Debate

In this presidential debate-style session, industry insiders go head to head on the big questions and philosophical debates taking place right now in audio. Moderated by Ben Riskin of Endeavor Audio with candidates Ken Freedman, WFMU, Sachar Mathias, BRIC TV and Radio, Kerri Hoffman, PRX, and Lindsay Bowen, Pandora.

More ⟩

2:15pm - 3:00pm

Your View, Your Voice

Developing your voice is about having something to say and establishing a point of view. What story needs to be told? Are you the person to tell it? Why is it relevant? Podcast industry insiders Jenna Weiss-Berman and Ngofeen Mputbwele alongside Mastercard's Christine Elliot share how they use audio as a medium to personify ideas, experiences and learnings to captivate audiences. This conversation is moderated by Charlie Herman and presented by Mastercard.

More ⟩

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Reclaiming history with Science Friday

A rare stage performance from Science Friday’s Undiscovered, blending audio and projections to tell the overlooked history of the first woman to circumnavigate the globe.

More ⟩

3:45pm - 4:30pm

VICE News: The Making Of "Chapo"

Join the team behind the acclaimed new podcast 'Chapo: Kingpin on Trial' for a behind-the-scenes look at 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. Get the inside look at how VICE News produced one of 2018's most captivating podcasts. Hosted by WNYC's Alison Stewart.

More ⟩

3:45pm - 4:30pm

How The Brands You Love Started Podcasts

As podcasting becomes more popular, brands are using the medium to reach their audience in new ways. In this session moderated by Simplecast COO & CLO Jeanine Wright, hear from audio producer, Alexandra DiPalma and fashion editor from Barneys New York, Anna Deutsch on working with brands to tell human stories.

More ⟩

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tape: the Jad Abumrad Interview

Host Mooj Zadie sits down with iconic co-host and founder of Radiolab, Jad Abumrad for a live episode of Tape, a radio show about people who make radio. Listeners are invited into an intimate two-way conversation touching on the creative, compositional and philosophical dimensions of Abumrad's work.

More ⟩

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Pumping the volume on The Sound of Radiolab

With a wildly distinctive blend of music and effects Radiolab has crafted a unique audio fingerprint all it's own. In this conversation on practical sound design for narrative non-fiction, Radiolab Sound Designer (and Marcy Playground bassist) Dylan Keefe and Radiolab's Producer Simon Adler, describe how each story is composed for the show.

More ⟩

5:45pm - 6:00pm

Radio Ravioli

Audio artist Olivia Bradley-Skill creates a live radio collage. She uses radio to represent the mind, how we listen, and how we forget what we remember.

More ⟩

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Radiotopia Listening Party

Chop it up with your favorite Radiotopia producers. It's a mix and mingle radio-style with the creative minds behind Criminal, The Kitchen Sisters Present, Everything Is Alive, The Truth, and Radio Diaries playing clips and answering questions.

More ⟩

Machine of Unfamiliars Exhibition

The Machine of Unfamiliars is an automated secrets generator—a visual and audio installation featuring the voices of your neighbor, the woman sitting next to you on the bus, that one coworker who seems to have everything figured out, and maybe even you. Designed by Love + Radio’s Nick van der Kolk. Experience the installation in room 704 of Wythe Hotel.

More ⟩

9:30am - 10:45am

Stitcher Networking Breakfast With Dan Pashman And Kristen Meinzer

Join Dan Pashman of The Sporkful and Kristen Meinzer of By The Book Podcast for a lively chat about how they created their podcasts, found their voices, and built followings. Come hungry for breakfast at beautiful The Ides, with sweeping panoramic views of New York City.

More ⟩

11:00am - 11:45am

Saving the Sounds of Brooklyn

The sound of a person’s voice carries with it character, the places they have been, and stories that words alone cannot tell. Audio archivists Zaheer Ali, Taina Evans, and Molly Schwartz discuss why sound is a vital part of cultural preservation and their work with the Brooklyn Public Library. Moderated by Virginia Marshall.

More ⟩

11:45am - 12:30pm

Design Matters Live with Roxane Gay & Debbie Millman

An in-depth look at the life and work of author Roxane Gay. This intimate conversation recorded for Debbie Millman's Design Matters Podcast, will touch on Gay's creative process, the contemporary writing landscape and an inside look at her latest projects.

More ⟩

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Spatial Relations
Durational

Musicians Peter Silberman and Nicholas Principe, performing as Spatial Relations, create an enveloping sonic space for attendees to inhabit at their leisure. Join them on a sonic journey in guest room 705 for minutes or hours.

More ⟩

12:40pm - 1:30pm

It’s Personal: The changing definition of a successful podcast

Success can seem like a monolith across the podcasting industry—everyone wants to be "the next Serial." But is that really true? Hear from industry-leading experts Mitra Kaboli and James T. Green about the personal journey of podcasting success, and why there’s no better time to start a podcast than now. Moderated by Stephanie Kariuki.

More ⟩

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Sons of Immigrants

Joshua Kissi, Creative Director, Street Etiquette, 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.

More ⟩

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Animal Meditations with Ashley C. Ford

As the lights dim, close your eyes and let yourself be carried into the world of... a cicada. Ashley C. Ford takes the stage for a live rendition of Animal Meditations, the captivating guided meditation podcast that brings listeners to momentarily embody an animal, taking on its form and exploring its environment.

More ⟩

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Into the shadows with Kaitlin Prest

Enter the world of The Shadows, the first audio fiction from CBC Podcasts produced by Kaitlin Prest. In this On Air Fest exclusive, Prest shares unreleased scenes, blending lush sound design with intensely intimate storytelling into an experience that won't be repeated.

More ⟩

3:15pm - 3:30pm

Nick van der Kolk In Performance

The Machine of Unfamiliars is an automated secrets generator. For eight years, Love+Radio's Nick van der Kolk has been recording the secrets of hundreds of strangers. For this performance, Nick is sharing a selection of secrets on stage, inviting listeners to momentarily step into the unfamiliar.

More ⟩

3:30pm - 4:20pm

Fortune Favors The Bold: What We Talk About When We Talk About Money

In the era of candid conversations, money is still a taboo topic. Could being more comfortable talking about money lead to more financial literacy? Join Thirst Aid Kit Co-Host Nichole Perkins, Buzzfeed PROFILE Host Ashley C. Ford, and Millennial Personal Finance Author Stefanie O'Connell for a dialogue on how they approach these difficult conversations to tell exciting stories. Presented by Mastercard and their podcast, Fortune Favors The Bold.

More ⟩

3:45pm - 4:30pm

New trends in music with complex and pigeons & planes

Music curation is rapidly changing. Thankfully there are editors with their fingers on the pulse, discovering artists on the rise and elevating new projects. In a powerful conversation, Complex editor-in-chief Damien Scott and Pigeons & Planes founder Jacob Moore come together to dissect new trends in music and the rise of unexpected voices.

More ⟩

4:30pm - 4:45pm

On Air Residency Performance: What The...You Mean?

What The...You Mean? is a sound collage and live performance that satirically explores the nature of social norms. Comprised of over 30 recordings of conversations Omari Soulfinger has made over two years, the collage will be shared live onstage. Soulfinger will theatrically tune the radio dial of his surreal boombox, scanning the noisy frequencies of vulnerable confessions, faux-pas, and the paradoxes of privilege, all of which define the piece.

More ⟩

4:30pm - 5:20pm

Chroma x Bunny Jr. Tapes: The Art of the Audio Archive

Chroma leads a conversation with Jezenia Romero, artist and creator of cassette label Bunny Jr. Tapes. Digging deep into themes of audio archives, womxn of color in music, and Romero's own process as a curator and archivist. The session invites the audience to both listen and thoughtfully engage with their own relationship to audio history.

More ⟩

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Portrait as story, the photo work of paper monday

The creative duo behind Paper Monday, Bee Walker and Rog Walker, present audio-visual portraits exploring identity and the creative experience.

More ⟩

5:30pm - 6:20pm

Documenting the Nameplate

Join us for a rare conversation and presentation on Documenting the Nameplate, a cultural archival project from Marcel Rosa-Salas and Isabel Flower. Their collaborative project aims to foreground plurality and nonlinear history-making, celebrating nameplate jewelry and its myriad styles and cultural traditions.

More ⟩

5:30pm - 6:15pm

The Kitchen Sisters Live: Keep the Electrons Flowing

Iconic independent producers Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson are joined Prince's recording engineer, Susan Rogers, with lap steel guitar wizard Cindy Cashdollar and recorded treasures from The Keepers series.

More ⟩

6:30pm - 7:20pm

Playground Youth Radio Hour

Playground Youth board members Zenat Begum, Tann Parker and Rifat Begum host a conversation on the importance of creating accessible platforms for QTPOC folks to speak their truth and cultivate a narrative for documenting culture, building archives, and unpacking what it means to be part of grassroots media. Jaylen Strong will lead a breakout dialog on the power of storytelling as radical healing, and Playground will interview Elle Clay, humorist, producer, and host of the SPORTS BRA podcast.

More ⟩

Machine of Unfamiliars Exhibition

The Machine of Unfamiliars is an automated secrets generator—a visual and audio installation featuring the voices of your neighbor, the woman sitting next to you on the bus, that one coworker who seems to have everything figured out, and maybe even you. Designed by Love + Radio’s Nick van der Kolk. Experience the installation in room 704 of Wythe Hotel.

More ⟩

9:30am - 11:45am

Freshbooks Networking Breakfast and panel

Meet and connect with festival attendees over complementary pastries and coffee provided by Freshbooks, followed by #imakealiving live, a panel conversation between small business owners Zenat Begum, Justin Gignac and Tina Essmaker who share how they've merged the worlds of creativity and entrepreneurship, moderated by Paco Arizmendi.

More ⟩

11:00am - 11:45am

Worldbuilding Through Audio

Join a talented roster of sound designers and producers who specialize in genres spanning from audio dramas to science fiction as they describe how they create evocative sonic landscapes.

More ⟩

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Jenna Wortham and Mona Chalabi in Conversation

From the deep depths of the Internet to the pop and sizzle of Hollywood, Jenna Wortham is one of the most exciting critics of this generation. In conversation with data journalist Mona Chalabi, the two friends talk about the cultural phenomenon and important narratives on their radar.

More ⟩

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Artforum and the Story of Critique

Join Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco and frequent contributor Tobi Haslett as they consider the history, opportunities and responsibilities facing thinkers today.

More ⟩

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Overshare: Live podcast

A live taping of Overshare, the podcast hosted by Working Not Working co-founder Justin Gignac. In a world of carefully curated portfolio sites and Instagram feeds, Justin sits down with his favorite creatives to get past the highlights and discuss the tough stuff we don't talk about in public often enough.

More ⟩

1:30pm - 2:15pm

The Creative Independent: Finding Your Voice

In this live taping of The Creative Independent Transmissions Podcast, editor-in-chief Brandon Stosuy hosts a conversation with authors Lynne Tillman and Chelsea Hodson. Listen in as they investigate ideas of finding your voice, intimacy and expression in the digital age.

More ⟩

1:45pm - 2:30pm

Adobe’s Wireframe Live with Khoi Vinh

Join Wireframe host Khoi Vinh as he explores what it means to apply the primarily visual rules of UX/UI design to the world of audio and voice. Located in room 705.

More ⟩

2:30pm - 3:15pm

queering podcasting

A performance by Fran Tirado and Sarah Burke of Broadly's Queerly Beloved followed by a conversation with Nancy co-hosts Kathy Tu and Tobin Low about the future of LGBTQ audio making and community building.

More ⟩

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Behind the Mic: Tina Essmaker x ZigZag's Jen Poyant

An advocate for the artist's journey, Tina Essmaker leads a conversation on cultivating craft and how to sustainably nourish creativity with ZigZag Co-Host, Jen Poyant.

More ⟩

3:15pm - 4:00pm

TBD with Tina Brown and Amber Tamblyn

Legendary editor Tina Brown takes the stage for a live rendition of her podcast TBD with special guest, Amber Tamblyn.

More ⟩

4:00pm - 4:15pm

All On the Table: Podcasting at the Intersection of Food and Photography

A special presentation by Adobe Creative Resident and NY-based photographer, Aaron Bernstein (AKA Hungry Boy).

More ⟩

4:15pm - 5:00pm

ESPN 30 FOR 30: How Sports Stories Explain America

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ESPN’s award-winning documentary series 30 for 30. 30 for 30 Podcasts host Jody Avirgan speaks with Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, OJ: Made In America, about the power of sports storytelling, and their approach to documentary work through two different mediums.

More ⟩

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Disco Tehran Vinyl Party

Join Mani Nilchiani and Arya Ghavamian of Disco Tehran as they spin an eclectic mix of vinyl records and talk about the cross-cultural impact of global music in New York City with guests Reem Abdou, the Founder of Collective BAE, and Charlotte von Kotze, Brooklyn English.

More ⟩

5:00pm - 6:00pm

James & Jerome In performance

Artist duo James & Jerome perform an excerpt of a never-before-seen work of musical storytelling, The Conversationalists. This piece will be experienced at once as a piece of theater, a cinematic event, a concert, a radio play, and a story.

More ⟩

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Queer Art Radio

Join us for a live taping of the show Queer Art Radio hosted by two critically-acclaimed art world insiders Allie Rickard and Lauren Argentina Zelaya.

More ⟩

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Community Building with 8 Ball Radio

8 Ball Radio is the volunteer-run, public-access, online radio station streaming 24/7 from New York City. Join co-programming directors Emily Singer, Ryan Vasta and Cody Simons for a conversation about the importance of creating inclusive communities in the radio and music worlds.

More ⟩

MACHINE OF UNFAMILIARS EXHIBITION

The Machine of Unfamiliars is an automated secrets generator—a visual and audio installation featuring the voices of your neighbor, the woman sitting next to you on the bus, that one coworker who seems to have everything figured out, and maybe even you. Designed by Love + Radio’s Nick van der Kolk. Experience the installation in room 704 of Wythe Hotel.

More ⟩

Adobe Suite 705

Swing by the Adobe Suite in room 705 - for snacks, demos of Adobe Audition, and amazing views. Don’t miss the live taping of Wireframe with Khoi Vinh at 1:45pm or the presentation by Adobe Creative Resident and photographer-turned-podcaster, Aaron Bernstein at 4pm.

More ⟩