"The definitive history of audio podcasting."

AGE OF AUDIO

A documentary film about podcasts.

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What's this film about?

The Age of Audio is a film about the history of podcasting. In the 21st century, audio storytelling, experienced a remarkable resurgence, giving birth to the new medium and industry of podcasting. This documentary delves into this revival, offering insights into the history and impact of audio storytelling as it evolves.

"A very interesting look at the podcasting industry presented as basically a podcast meets documentary. Really creative!"
— ZachPr, Oak Cliff Film Festival

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Featuring

Interviews with the voices that shaped podcasting

Ronald Young Jr.

Ronald Young Jr.

Podcast Host & Producer

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

WTF with Marc Maron

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Filmmaker & Podcaster

Ira Glass

Ira Glass

This American Life

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Comedian & Actor

Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher

On with Kara Swisher

Roman Mars

Roman Mars

99% Invisible

Julie Snyder

Julie Snyder

This American Life

Matt Gourley

Matt Gourley

Comedian & Podcaster

Emmanuel Dzotsi

Emmanuel Dzotsi

This American Life

Avery Trufelman

Avery Trufelman

Articles of Interest

Scott Mosier

Scott Mosier

SModcast

Adam Curry

Adam Curry

Podcasting Pioneer

CC Paschal

CC Paschal

Podcast Producer

Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn

Maximum Fun

Dave Winer

Dave Winer

RSS Pioneer

Jad Abumrad

Jad Abumrad

Radiolab

Ashley Carman

Ashley Carman

Tech Journalist

Sean Rameswaram

Sean Rameswaram

Today, Explained

Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins

Comedian & Podcaster

Stephanie Foo

Stephanie Foo

This American Life

Chioke I'Anson

Chioke I'Anson

Podcast Host

Linda Holmes

Linda Holmes

NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour

Leo Laporte

Leo Laporte

TWiT Network

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Credits

Directed by

Shaun Michael Colón

Written by

Ellen Horne

Cinematography by

Joel Cecilo Herrea

Story Editing By

Ellen Horne

Scoring by

Hannis Brown

Featuring Music by

The Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder

Edited By

Amy Grumbling

Shaun Michael Colón

Produced by

Geoff Clark

Ellen Horne

Shaun Michael Colón

Co-Producer

Ronald Young Jr

Executive Producers

Adam J. Wilde

Geoff Yaw

Ryan J. Kelly

Bryn Mooser

Justin Lacob

with additional support from:

NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

Podcasting and Audio Reportage