SPEAKER SERIES

Since 2021, LA Radio Club has organized a bi-monthly  workshop and speaker series. Through these events, early-career audio storytellers are able to hear from some of the leading voices in our industry. Each event centers around a different theme, from investigative reporting to podcast development to sound design and more. By breaking down a project they've created, each of our speakers aims to demystify the aspects of audio production that are often gatekept. The goal is to have dynamic, educational workshops that leave our attendees, many of whom are early-career producers, with new skills, tools and connections. 

All of our events have been free, thanks in large part to the generosity of our speakers and volunteers donating their time and venue partners like dublab LA and Art In The Park providing in-kind donations of their facilities to host events. 

PAST SPEAKERS

Kristen Rae Lepore, producer of the investigative podcast Blind Plea

Josh Gwynn, senior producer and host at Pineapple Street Studios

Mukta Mohan, executive producer at Higher Ground

Megan Tan, award-winning host of the podcasts Millennial, Snooze & Wild

Carla Green, audio director at LA Public Press

Sam Anderson, host of Sony’s Emerald Triangle

Stefanie Ritoper, engagement producer at LAist

Kate Mishkin, senior investigative researcher at Ronan Farrow Productions