Oberlin Alumni Magazine
A Pipeline to Podcasts
The Historian
Katie Thornton ’15’s award-winning podcasts and magazine features reflect her love for radio, history, and archival research.
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The Trailblazers
As the long-running co-hosts of Radiolab, Jad Abumrad ’95 and Robert Krulwich ’69 made sound investments in the art of storytelling.
The Storytellers
With the podcast Magic in the United States, Heather Freeman ’97 and Amber Walker ’11 weave magic on the airwaves.
The Media Innovator
Kim France ’87 sparks conversations on and offline with her podcast, Everything Is Fine.
The Culture Enthusiast
Linda Holmes ’93, co-creator of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, sets her latest delightful novel in the world of podcasting.
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The Sound Designer
Composer, producer, and engineer Alexander Overington ’10 lends his talents to your favorite podcasts.
The Builder
Once WOBC station manager, Ben Calhoun ’01 now helps create great stories as executive editor of the New York Times’ popular podcast The Daily.
The Next Generation
Thanks to an array of experiential classes and forward-looking faculty members, current Oberlin students are set up for future podcasting success.
