podcasts

Journalist Tricia Romano on the pros and cons of writing an oral history

Journalist Tricia Romano on the pros and cons of writing an oral history

The author of ‘The Freaks Came Out to Write,’ knew that her book about The Village Voice needed to be an oral history. She soon learned the storytelling challenges that…
‘If you have three quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks’

‘If you have three quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks’

Soledad O’Brien on documentary storytelling. Plus: The Power of Narrative conference and the principles of plotting
Holding up our phones as a mirror

Holding up our phones as a mirror

Local journalists and citizens are documenting history in Minnesota, the Pacific Northwest, and around the U.S.
Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas on deconstructing ‘true crime’ in podcasting and journalism

Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas on deconstructing ‘true crime’ in podcasting and journalism

The team behind ‘Hush’ discuss the ethics of narrative journalism and creating a serialized podcast that's sensitive to victims and families
NPR's Tonya Mosley on the art of the interview

NPR’s Tonya Mosley on the art of the interview

The co-host of ‘Fresh Air’ breaks down how she prepares for a conversation, and how she investigated her own family history for the podcast series “She Has a Name”
Stories and lessons to inspire you in 2026

Stories and lessons to inspire you in 2026

‘I've always loved stretching the boundaries of what I know and do’
Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 2!)

Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 2!)

More of your favorite stories, books, podcasts, and docs. Plus: The craft of filmmaking, and how to bring characters to life
Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories — and storytellers — of the year (Part 2)

Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories — and storytellers — of the year (Part 2)

Here are some of your favorite stories, books, podcasts, documentaries … and an audio magazine and a singer-songwriter
Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 1)

Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 1)

Your favorite stories of the year. Plus: The joy of artists’ residencies and finding the character in your memoir
Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories of the year (Part 1)

Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories of the year (Part 1)

We asked, you answered — here are some of your favorite stories, books, and podcasts