In case you missed it! We published a much needed and vital resource for blind audio storytellers and their colleagues.

Why (and How) to Hire a Blind Producer Why (and How) to Hire a Blind Producer - Transom

When an NPR station got its first blind reporter they called Andrew Leland for guidance. That moment led Andrew to write a manifesto on how blind audio journalists and their colleagues can work together, covering field recording, DAWs, editing, and belonging.

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DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY!! Join us and learn how to make your very own audio documentary with training, support, and new like-minded-audio-friends :)

Silence Is Worth Your Time Silence Is Worth Your Time - Transom

Our new Sound School ep is mostly silence. Well, that’s not true but it is ABOUT silence–the thing that so many of us in audio are told to avoid. In a recent ep. of Vox’s Unexplainable, Noam Hassenfeld embraced lots of it. Hear his conversation with Rob, out now!

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Reporting On Traumatic Events Reporting On Traumatic Events - Transom

Sound School throwback: there's a lot of difficult stories about loss, trauma, & pain in the news. How do you report on them in audio? Rob speaks to Debbie Elliot, a reporter who's covered everything from mass shootings to climate disaster, to find out.

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I wrote a (long) thing!

I must also credit the LA Reporting Collective conversations that really informed a lot of this, especially @papayathemariah.bsky.social at @lapublicpress.bsky.social, @adamrose.bsky.social of @freedom.press, and photojournalist Zaydee Sanchez.

And my work at @fi2w.org!

Traveling Workshop 2026: Amherst, Massachusetts Traveling Workshop 2026: Amherst, Massachusetts - Transom

APPLICATIONS OPEN! Join Transom in Amherst for a week-long intensive on making audio documentaries. Scholarships are available. Students will stay at Cherry Hill, an intentional cohousing community built around shared space & close-knit community life.

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Revisiting: A Cow a Day Revisiting: A Cow a Day - Transom

“A cow a day keeps the boredom away”.

That’s Pejk Malinovsky’s reason for making an audio documentary about 11 hours in the life of a cow. Find out what he meant on this archive episode of Sound School!

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Who tells the story? And whose story is it? Values and Practices when Reporting on ICE Who tells the story? And whose story is it? Values and Practices when Reporting on ICE - Transom

In light of all the ICE activity, we’ve been sharing archive pieces on responsible reporting while working on something for this moment. Now it’s here.

@quincetessence.bsky.social's manifesto on reporting on ICE asks key questions about power, authorship, and care.

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All Hear March 2026 The latest audio opportunities from around the world.

In case you missed it, our monthly newsletter All Hear is out! It's full of grants, competitions, fellowships and other opportunities for audio creators, sound artists, podcasters, and radio journalists worldwide.

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Hold On. — Rumble Strip From Hardwick to Minneapolis then home again. A story about a song that’s doing good work.

A song written after a Vermont teen’s death is now sung around the world. People have sung “Hold On” in Minneapolis in front of ICE agents, in Europe, and Australia, for courage. Inspired by The Listeners, Erica Heilman tells the story.

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(cw: suicide)

Dialing In the Audio Flux Podcast Dialing In the Audio Flux Podcast - Transom

Julie Shapiro and John Delore made a pilot for the Audio Flux podcast. How did they go from pilot in 2024 to podcast in late 2025? On this episode of Sound School, a deep dive comparing the pilot to the first episode of the pod and the thinking behind their choices.

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The Art Of The Pre-Interview The Art Of The Pre-Interview - Transom

A key part of an eye-catching pitch is finding engaging characters. And that’s where a a good pre-interview comes in. Sally Herships writes about what a pre-interview is, why it matters, & how to make the best of it for audio.

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Zoom H5studio Zoom H5studio - Transom

“The H5studio is a worthy successor to the H5 - with significant improvements in sound quality.” These are big words of praise from our very own Jeff Towne – though they come with a few caveats! Towne breaks down the pros & cons of Zoom’s new recorder. Read the review!

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Lewis Raven Wallace Lewis Raven Wallace - Transom

We’re sharing archive pieces on responsible reporting & community trust as we prepare resources for audio storytelling with immigrant communities amid ICE activity. @lewispants.bsky.social’s 2020 manifesto wrestles with power, objectivity, & who gets to tell stories.

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Transom is turning 25 and we’re marking it the best way we know how: by getting together for a weekend of exceptional audio. Join us in Woods Hole, MA for a very special gathering:

• Workshops + talks
• Deep listening
• Food + beach + rest

Sept 17–19, 2026. Details coming soon. Save the date.

@willcoley.bsky.social

The Naked Pitch The Naked Pitch - Transom

If you liked Will Coley’s tips on pitching, you’re going to love his deep dive with Rob Rosenthal on the topic, with real examples and advice from other freelancers. Listen to the latest Sound School now!

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Pitching Is a Portal Pitching Is a Portal - Transom

So you’ve made a beautiful piece of audio, or maybe have the makings of something special–how do you get your stories in front of people that can play it on the air or the nearest RSS feed? Will Coley breaks down the art of the pitch:

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9/10 - I want to make radio to you In 🩷 with these people Thanks to everyone who listened to my finished radio piece, Dave Day is Love in Action last night and wrote in. I’m touched! The music...

“If you want to learn something and feel scared, find a bunch of people who are just as scared about it as you are and join forces. Transom did the work of finding these people for me.”

Our latest TTW has just ended. Read participant Swati's reflection on the week: buttondown.com/a-week-at-th...

Are You Listening? Are You Listening? - Transom

As we prep resources for reporting on and with immigrant communities amid increased ICE activity, we’re resharing archive pieces on trust & responsibility. Jesse Hardman wrote a how-to on civic media that’s built on deep listening instead of parachuting in:

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Reporting On Traumatic Events Reporting On Traumatic Events - Transom

How do you cover traumatic events? From the archives: hear Rob talk to NPR’s Debbie Elliot about her reporting on the Sutherland Springs church shooting, Hurricane Harvey, and the Charlottesville marches.

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Trauma Informed Reporting Trauma Informed Reporting - Transom

Until then, we're sharing pieces from the archive that might be of help. First up is Alice Wilder’s manifesto on trauma-informed reporting:

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How do you build trust, report humanely and create audio responsibly in besieged communities? That’s something Transom’s been thinking of in light of increasing ICE raids across the country. Please msg or comment what you’d like to see from us on these topics.

2/10 - I Am Here I left home around 10 am right on schedule. The drive was as boring and serene as I hoped it would be. I barely listened to anything. I wanted to let the...

Transom students this week are learning how to make an audio documentary in Bombay Beach. One student, Swati Singh, started writing a newsletter about her time there. Check it out! Thank you to our sponsor Hindenburg for their support.

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“Remember salt in addition to sugar... Let listeners be confused sometimes…listeners are not babies ...Now that you’re old, and now that the world is ending, try to be useful.” Erica Heilman’s personal “Rules for Radio” are sharp, poignant, & funny too. You can read these and more below on Transom.

Deadline tomorrow!

My Rules of Radio My Rules of Radio - Transom

In audio, what we do is simple: we record & we share. It can feel small. But it isn’t. Sometimes, the act of documenting can turn the tide.

Erica Heilman from Rumble Strip knows a thing or two about telling stories about neighbors. Here’s her rules for how:

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Traveling Workshop 2026: Bloomington, Indiana Traveling Workshop 2026: Bloomington, Indiana - Transom

DEADLINE FEB 20th: Join Transom in Bloomington, IN for a week-long intensive on making audio documentaries, with our partners at WFIU and the Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat. Scholarships are available. It will be a week you won’t forget – get excited!

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Reporting on Emotions in South Africa Reporting on Emotions in South Africa - Transom

Young men in South Africa are taught to be stoic: a survival skill in a country shaped by youth unemployment. Reporter Kabir Jagram talks to Rob about what emotional silence costs, and how he turned it into a powerful radio documentary.

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