podcasts

The New Yorker's Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S.

The New Yorker’s Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S.

The Interactives Visual Features Editor discusses the intersection of VR, interactive design, documentary work, and reporting
September 11, 2025
Marina Leigh
The craft (and business) of TikTok storytelling, according to author Jason Pargin

The craft (and business) of TikTok storytelling, according to author Jason Pargin

How the writer and former Cracked editor found his voice with short-form video
September 4, 2025
Tricia Romano
Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

The journalist and author reflects on the process of writing, researching, and reporting on her own life for her debut book, “Slip”
August 14, 2025
Marina Leigh
A cure for story paralysis

A cure for story paralysis

Lane DeGregory's advice on not playing it safe, plus: how to interview shy people
August 1, 2025
Mark Armstrong
Pulitzer winner Lane DeGregory on the power of local storytelling

Pulitzer winner Lane DeGregory on the power of local storytelling

The journalist reflects on 25 years at the Tampa Bay Times, and how to find stories in your own backyard
July 31, 2025
Mark Armstrong
Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Williams's new book, “Toni at Random,” gives us a deeper look into the literary titan’s craft and career in elevating the voices of Black writers
July 17, 2025
Christina M. Tapper
Nadia Reiman on telling stories of immigration for ‘This American Life’

Nadia Reiman on telling stories of immigration for ‘This American Life’

The reporter and editor for ‘TAL’ reflects on the show’s unique voice, as well as her own experience with immigration
July 3, 2025
Marina Leigh
The Black List's Franklin Leonard on the power of 'Based on a true story' in Hollywood

The Black List’s Franklin Leonard on the power of ‘Based on a true story’ in Hollywood

The producer and founder reflects on 20 years of celebrating and supporting screenwriters, and how true stories become entertainment
June 19, 2025
Marina Leigh
Reading the show notes for lessons on storytelling

Reading the show notes for lessons on storytelling

Tech reporter Drew Harwell on the Nieman Storyboard podcast, plus Paige Williams visits a historic New York City resting place
June 6, 2025
Mark Armstrong
Tech reporter Drew Harwell on the very online life of a 24/7 Twitch streamer

Tech reporter Drew Harwell on the very online life of a 24/7 Twitch streamer

Podcast: The Washington Post writer shares his experience covering the intersection of technology, politics, and culture in an era of distrust and division
June 5, 2025
Marina Leigh