Oberlin Alumni Magazine
The Culture Enthusiast
Annie Zaleski
Linda Holmes '93, co-creator of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, sets her latest delightful novel in the world of podcasting.
The Historian
Eloise Rich ’26
Katie Thornton '15's award-winning podcasts and magazine features reflect her love for radio, history, and archival research.
The Media Innovator
Annie Zaleski
Kim France ’87 sparks conversations on and offline with her podcast, Everything Is Fine.
The Next Generation
Eloise Rich ’26
Thanks to an array of experiential classes and forward-looking faculty members, current Oberlin students are set up for future podcasting success.
The Sound Designer
Annie Zaleski
Composer, producer, and engineer Alexander Overington '10 lends his talents to your favorite podcasts.
The Storytellers
Travis O'Daniel '26
With the podcast Magic in the United States, Heather Freeman ’97 and Amber Walker ’11 weave magic on the airwaves.
The Trailblazers
Travis O’Daniel ’26
As the long-running co-hosts of Radiolab, Jad Abumrad ’95 and Robert Krulwich ’69 made sound investments in the art of storytelling.
Oberlin Screenwriters Intensive Has Successful Third Year
Spencer Elkind '27 and Annie Zaleski
The Oberlin Screenwriters Intensive had a successful third year in 2025, setting the stage for future success.
London Calling
Tracy Chevalier ’84
For Tracy Chevalier ’84, the Oberlin-In-London program was a magical, intense period of cultural and intellectual stimulation. As the beloved study-away experience celebrates 50 years, the New York Times best-selling author looks back on the semester she spent studying and living in London.
Voices Carry
Annie Zaleski
Grammy-certified vocalist and viola da gamba player Ari Mason ’14 finds her niche in video games, films, and a vocal library.