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Voices in the RiverResonate Readings - KymWelcome to Resonate Readings, a slice of real time magick from one night in November. All this season, we’re bringing you tarot readings from the Resonate Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia.
Today: director, artist, producer, digital and cultural strategist Kym Allen.
Here’s the episode with Shereen Marisol Meraji that inspires Kym.
Special thanks to Chioke I’Anson.
This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you w...
2026-01-0421 minVoices in the RiverResonate Readings - LilyWelcome to Resonate Readings, a slice of real time magick from one night in November. All this season, we’re bringing you tarot readings from the Resonate Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia.
Today: sculptor Lily Cox-Richard.
Here’s Lily’s exhibit at the ICA at VCU: Disquiet in the Sand
Special thanks to Chioke I’Anson.
This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to re...
2025-12-2814 minVoices in the RiverResonate Readings - BrendanWelcome to Season Three: Resonate Readings.
We were invited to the Resonate Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia. Founder Chioke l’Anson set up a recording studio for us in the midst of a rowdy after party late one Saturday night, and Rebecca read tarot cards for a handful of folks she’d never met.
This season, we’re sharing those slices of real time magick with you. First up, director, producer, composer and creator of audio projects, Brendan Baker.
Special thanks to: Brendan Baker for the audio setup, Chioke I’Anson for the opportuni...
2025-12-2121 min
Your Next Chapter: Podcast Pioneers and InnovatorsChioke I'Anson Wanted to Make a Non-Boring Conference — Here's How Resonate Is Doing ItDr. Chioke I’Anson is the founder of the Resonate Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia. He joined JT fresh off Resonate's fourth year to talk about how the festival has evolved into a hub for narrative audio makers. In this conversation, Chioke explains the inspiration behind the festival and why it has centered creativity in its programming. Chioke also shares the strategy behind Pitch Party—the Shark Tank-style competition that has launched real deals—and how taking pitches public can spark the momentum creators need.
Plus, Chioke and JT workshop how to design a first-time event from scratc...
2025-12-0427 min
With Good ReasonRadical AcceptanceNew-to-this-country students are constantly being asked to adapt. And often, their wellbeing is measured almost entirely by their ability to speak English. Alfonzo Perez Acosta (Virginia Humanities K-12 Education Fellow) is an arts educator. In his classroom, he gives students the tools to let their art do the talking. And: Everybody has a story. Not everyone has a place to tell it. Through the Community Media Center, Chioke I’Anson (VCU ICA Community Media Center hopes to solve the problem of the untold story.
Later in the show: Education has long been seen as a tool of racial uplift. In th...
2025-11-2651 minWith Good ReasonRadical AcceptanceNew-to-this-country students are constantly being asked to adapt. And often, their wellbeing is measured almost entirely by their ability to speak English. Alfonzo Perez Acosta (Virginia Humanities K-12 Education Fellow) is an arts educator. In his classroom, he gives students the tools to let their art do the talking. And: Everybody has a story. Not everyone has a place to tell it. Through the Community Media Center, Chioke I’Anson (VCU ICA Community Media Center hopes to solve the problem of the untold story.
Later in the show: Education has long been seen as a tool of racial uplift. In th...
2025-11-2651 min
Full Disclosure with Roben FarzadGary ShteyngartAuthor and satirist Gary Shteyngart joined NPR's Mary Childs and Chioke I'Anson at Richmond's Institute for Contemporary Art. The New Yorker recently featured Shteyngart in mini-doc “The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong.”
2025-10-2654 min
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)When There Might Not Be a Solution with Dr. Chioke I'AnsonDr. Chioke I'Anson is the visionary force behind the establishment of the VPM + ICA Community Media Center, an innovative collaboration between Virginia Public Media and the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. He's also the founder of RESONATE Podcast Festival
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2025-08-2014 min
Leaving the TheaterI Know What You Did Last Summer (w/ Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews I Know What You Did Last Summer with Chioke I’anson… RYJ and Chioke discuss what happens when a movie is bad, but has familiar faces that we’ve missed in itChioke - 1.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronCheck out Resonate or Chioke I’anson Available in theatersStarring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, and Billy C...
2025-07-2116 min
Leaving the TheaterF1 (w/o Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews F1…without Chioke I’anson RYJ wonders if caring for your children is more important than coming to see a movie with Ronald.RYJ - 4.25 of 5 stars (actually, upon reflection, I think this is probably a 4 or a 3.99 movie)Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Javier Bardem, Shea Whigham, and Joseph BalderramaWritten by Ehren Krugerirected by Joseph KosinskiFor more i...
2025-06-2712 min
Snap JudgmentA Love Story for the Ages! from Our Ancestors Were MessyThree epic romances, but only one of them makes it into the time capsule. Nichole, Zakiya, and Emmanuel must choose the best Black Love story for the world of the future.This week on Snap, we're featuring an episode from our friends at Our Ancestors Were Messy.Our Ancestors Were Messy, is a podcast covering the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines in the Black newspapers of segregated communities during the pre-Civil Rights era. On each episode, host Nichole Hill and her guests follow the story of an ancestor in search of opportunity...
2025-05-1550 min
Imaginary WorldsBody Horror Gets Under My SkinWe all have that one thing we just can’t watch. For me, it’s body horror -- the kind of horror where grotesque and disturbing things happen to someone’s body, like in The Thing, The Fly, or The Substance. There is a long history of body horror as a form of social commentary and special effects showmanship. I respect the artform, but I can’t stomach the art. So I decided to figure out why. I talk with Chioke l’Anson (horror fan and voice of NPR underwriting), author David Huckvale (“Terrors of The Flesh: The Philosophy of Body Horr...
2025-05-0737 min
Our Ancestors Were MessyThe Emperor Jones: Our Ancestors' Favorite PlayIn 1920, Emperor Jones was a bona fide Broadway hit. The controversial play’s lead is Charles Gilpin, the first Black man to head up an integrated cast on the Great White Way. Gilpin enjoys fame, accolades, and universal acclaim…but he does have a note for his playwright Eugene O’Neil. A note that will make and break careers and change the course of Black history! Starring Dr. Chioke I'anson and Amaya.Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.comStay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessyFollow the show o...
2025-05-0756 min
Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.Introducing: Our Ancestors Were MessyWe wanted to share an episode of one of our favorite new podcasts, Our Ancestors Were Messy, hosted by one of PCDC's favorite guests: Nichole Hill. A Victorian Era love triangle rocks the elites of DC and the Washington Bee newspaper is on the scene, thrilled to cover every scandalous detail! To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com. For more information about Black Storytelling Week visit https://www.blackstorytellingweek.com. Check...
2025-03-2759 min
Our Ancestors Were MessyComing Soon: Zora + Langston (Mar. 26)Host Nichole Hill shares a research tip, updates for the Household aka the donor community, where to find bonus material, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.comTo access bonus content and support this independent production visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.comTo stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on InstagramTHE A-TEAMThe show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)Executive Producer A.A. H...
2025-03-1905 minOur Ancestors Were MessyComing Soon: A Love Story for the Ages (Mar. 12)Host Nichole Hill shares listener mail, an update for the Household aka the donor community, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.comTo access bonus content and support this independent production visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.comTo stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on InstagramTHE A-TEAMThe show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)Executive Producer A.A. HernandezStory Producer Martina A...
2025-03-0504 minOur Ancestors Were MessyComing Soon: Oscar Micheaux (Feb. 26)Host Nichole Hill shares a programming note, a thank you, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.comTo access bonus content and support this independent production visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.comTo stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on InstagramTHE A-TEAMThe show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)Executive Producer A.A. HernandezStory Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)R...
2025-02-1902 minOur Ancestors Were MessyIntroducing Our Ancestors Were MessyOur Ancestors Were Messy is a show about our ancestors and all their drama! Host Nichole Hill and her guests sift through the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines in historical Black newspapers.Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.comStay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessyLearn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.comListen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy The Creative Team Adriana Ambriz, Executive ProducerChioke I'Anson, Research ProducerMartina Abrahams Ilunga, Story EditorShonte Hill, Script EditorHelena de Groot, Sound De...
2025-01-2502 min
Podcast PerspectivesPanel: Community in Audio with Jemma Rose Brown, Davy Gardner, and Chioke I’AnsonPodcasts are intimate. Listening to them is often a solitary experience, and although fandoms emerge, building community within the industry can be a challenge.In this episode, I’m talking with three guests who have extensive experience developing community in the podcast world through festivals and awards: Jemma Rose Brown, general manager of the Signal Awards; Davy Gardner, head of Tribeca Audio at the Tribeca Festival, and Chioke I’Anson, founder of the Resonate Podcast Festival. Together, we discuss how to translate audio works in physical spaces, the importance of recognition, and how they foster collaboration and incl...
2024-08-2143 min
Leaving the TheaterDeadpool & Wolverine (w/ Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Deadpool & Wolverine with Chioke I’anson…RYJ and Chioke discuss the state of superhero films today which expands to a conversation about film at largeChioke - 2.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-ianson
2024-07-2920 min
Leaving the TheaterThe Fall Guy (w Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Fall Guy with Chioke I’anson…RYJ and Chioke discuss whether or not Hollywood loves itself enough to give a movie like this an Oscar nod. MAKE A BEST STUNT CATEGORY YOU COWARDS!Chioke - 3.4 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlFor more...
2024-05-0614 min
RTP: Ad-FreeShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 5 - ReleaseAfter Jess receives feedback that throws a major wrench into her production schedule, she has to make some tough decisions.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.This reporting was supported in part by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G.Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.Special thanks to Eleanor McDowall and Chioke I’Anson.For Radi...
2024-02-1330 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 5 - ReleaseAfter Jess receives feedback that throws a major wrench into her production schedule, she has to make some tough decisions.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.This reporting was supported in part by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G.Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.Special thanks to Eleanor McDowall and Chioke I’Anson.For Radi...
2024-02-1330 min
RTP: Ad-FreeShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 4 - FeedbackWith only a few months till launch, Jess plays a draft of the series for her subjects and gives them an opportunity to request major changes.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.This reporting was supported in part by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G.Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.Special thanks to Eleanor McDowall and Ch...
2024-02-0642 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 4 - FeedbackWith only a few months till launch, Jess plays a draft of the series for her subjects and gives them an opportunity to request major changes.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.This reporting was supported in part by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G.Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.Special thanks to Eleanor McDowall and Ch...
2024-02-0642 min
RTP: Ad-FreeShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 3 - Win-WinJess makes a deal with Judy, an unhoused senior. Judy will let Jess document her, and Jess will help Judy resolve some of her ongoing life problems. As Jess gets sucked into Judy's crises, the rest of the series starts to slip and Jess’ relationships with her other subjects get messy. Jess starts to doubt the premise of this entire undertaking.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bi...
2024-01-3046 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 3 - Win-WinJess makes a deal with Judy, an unhoused senior. Judy will let Jess document her, and Jess will help Judy resolve some of her ongoing life problems. As Jess gets sucked into Judy's crises, the rest of the series starts to slip and Jess’ relationships with her other subjects get messy. Jess starts to doubt the premise of this entire undertaking.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bi...
2024-01-3046 min
RTP: Ad-FreeShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 2 - The Grimy StuffJess begins by documenting Ernesto, a 20-year-old, newly sober fashion model. The plan is to pay Ernesto and let him be in charge of the story he wants to tell in the documentary. Things go sideways when Jess and Ernesto grapple with what will need to be cut out of Ernesto's life to turn it into a viable media product.More about Pooja Rangan’s book Immediations HERE.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mo...
2024-01-2337 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 2 - The Grimy StuffJess begins by documenting Ernesto, a 20-year-old, newly sober fashion model. The plan is to pay Ernesto and let him be in charge of the story he wants to tell in the documentary. Things go sideways when Jess and Ernesto grapple with what will need to be cut out of Ernesto's life to turn it into a viable media product.More about Pooja Rangan’s book Immediations HERE.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mo...
2024-01-2337 min
RTP: Ad-FreeShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 1 - Just a Girl with a MicrophoneJess used to think making documentaries was good for her subjects and good for the world. But she’s not so sure anymore. With this series, she's throwing out the old rules of documentary production and trying out some new ones.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.Support for this project was provided in part by the International Women’s Media...
2024-01-1637 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative 1 - Just a Girl with a MicrophoneJess used to think making documentaries was good for her subjects and good for the world. But she’s not so sure anymore. With this series, she's throwing out the old rules of documentary production and trying out some new ones.Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative is written, hosted and produced by Jess Shane. Sara Nics is the story editor. Sound design, mix/mastering by Michelle Macklem. Production support from Mona Hassan. Cover art is by Justin Broadbent. Jess’s bibliography is available here.Support for this project was provided in part by the International Women’s Media...
2024-01-1637 min
Leaving the TheaterGran Turismo (w/ Chioke I'anson)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Gran Turismo with Chioke I’ansonRYJ and Chioke get into an argument over whether or not Chioke’s enthusiasm for racing is a disadvantage for enjoying this terrible film.Chioke - 1.5 of 5 starsRYJ - 2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Threads, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlFor more information about the Re...
2023-08-2823 min
Leaving the TheaterKnock at the Cabin (w/ Chioke I'anson)RYJ reviews Knock at the Cabin with Chioke I’anson... Ronald and Chioke discuss whether or not a film like this requires a red herring or a twist. Wait was that even a red herring?Chioke - 2 of 5 starsRYJ - 2.5 of 5 starsFollow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronFor more information about Chioke I’anson check out the links below:https://icavcu.org/communitymedia/ https://www.npr.org/people/1006763492/chioke-iansonhttps://robertson.vcu.edu/directory/faculty/media-production/ianson.htmlUse the...
2023-02-0617 min
Leaving the TheaterAvatar: The Way of WaterGuest host Nichole Hill reviews Avatar The Way of Water with special guest Chioke I’anson... Nic Hill and Chioke (and Amaya) talk about whether or not this over 3-hour movie actually did anything to move the larger plot along. Chioke - 2 of 5 starsNic Hill - 3 of 5 stars Follow Ronald Young Jr. on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewthanh and Twitter - @NicHill732 Check out Nic’s show The Secret Adventures of Black People available everywhere you listen to podc...
2022-12-1919 min
The Cheats Movement PodcastPreviewing the RESONATE Podcast Festival with Chioke I'ansonFriday, October 14, 2022, kicks off the first-ever RESONATE Podcast Festival in Richmond, VA. RESONATE is a podcast festival for every level of podcasting. The conference will offer sessions on writing, pitching, marketing, producing, and even building community (hosted by yours truly). On this special Cheats MOvement podcast, I'm joined by Choike I'anson, Director of Media at the ICA, and founder of the RESONATE. Chiokie tells us how the festival came together and what to expect over the jam-packed two days. He also drops a discount code for up to 50% off the ticket price. You don't want...
2022-10-1127 minThe Cheats Movement PodcastPreviewing the RESONATE Podcast Festival with Chioke I'ansonFriday, October 14, 2022, kicks off the first-ever RESONATE Podcast Festival in Richmond, VA. RESONATE is a podcast festival for every level of podcasting. The conference will offer sessions on writing, pitching, marketing, producing, and even building community (hosted by yours truly). On this special Cheats MOvement podcast, I'm joined by Choike I'anson, Director of Media at the ICA, and founder of the RESONATE. Chiokie tells us how the festival came together and what to expect over the jam-packed two days. He also drops a discount code for up to 50% off the ticket price. You don't want...
2022-10-1127 min
With Good ReasonRadical AcceptanceNew-to-this-country students are constantly being asked to adapt. And often, their wellbeing is measured almost entirely by their ability to speak English. Alfonzo Perez Acosta is an arts educator. In his classroom, he gives students the tools to let their art do the talking. And: Everybody has a story. Not everyone has a place to tell it. Through the Community Media Center, Chioke I’Anson hopes to solve the problem of the untold story.
Later in the show: Education has long been seen as a tool of racial uplift. In the early twentieth century, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA’s across the coun...
2022-06-2352 minWith Good ReasonRadical AcceptanceNew-to-this-country students are constantly being asked to adapt. And often, their wellbeing is measured almost entirely by their ability to speak English. Alfonzo Perez Acosta is an arts educator. In his classroom, he gives students the tools to let their art do the talking. And: Everybody has a story. Not everyone has a place to tell it. Through the Community Media Center, Chioke I’Anson hopes to solve the problem of the untold story.
Later in the show: Education has long been seen as a tool of racial uplift. In the early twentieth century, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA’s across the coun...
2022-06-2352 min
The Truth Is Only OnePorsha WilliamsReal Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams plays our game called "Real Housewife meet a Fake Housewife." She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Joel Kim Booster and Hari Kondabolu. Filling in for Bill Kurtis is Chioke I'Anson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2022-03-0551 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Porsha WilliamsReal Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams plays our game called "Real Housewife meet a Fake Housewife." She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Joel Kim Booster and Hari Kondabolu. Filling in for Bill Kurtis is Chioke I'Anson.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2022-03-0547 min
The 11thExhausting A PlaceThis month on the 11th, three people spend several hours (sometimes days) just sitting in one place. Watching. Listening. A cemetery in Virginia… a cafe in New York… a plaza in Mexico… It’s inspired by the book An Attempt At Exhausting A Place in Paris, by French author Georges Perec, who wrote that “nothing is happening all the time.” But what’s happening when nothing is happening? Something is happening, right? Exhausting A Place is an appreciation of stillness, wandering minds, and the power of observation.Special thanks to Chioke I’Anson, Emily Spivack, and Eric V. Ibarra....
2021-12-1147 min
ReinventionDr. Chioke I'AnsonAfrican American Studies professor and National Public Radio star Dr. Chioke I’Anson discusses motorcycles, breaking into voice work, podcasting while black, and the secret Hegelian lessons acorns and oak trees can tell you about your career.To learn more visit the The Media Center and Everything is Alive Podcast.Transcript is here.
2021-05-2843 min
ResettledBonus: Reclaiming the Refugee NarrativeIn this stripped down conversation, Ahmed Badr speaks with Dr. Chioke I’Anson of the VPM+ICA Community Media Center about the ethics of storytelling, the power of creative platforms, and techniques for community-engaged media.They discuss how podcast producers can push back against the dominant singular, two-dimensional narratives around displacement, and instead share thoughtful and nuanced stories, all while informing the audience.Guests include Justin Gandy of the International Rescue Committee, as well as Fatimah, whose story was featured in the Education episode of Resettled.
2020-11-121h 09
Live Wire with Luke BurbankChioke l’Anson, Leah Sottile, and Justin Townes EarleHost Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what they wish they had been talked out of; Chioke I’Anson, the voice of NPR’s underwriting, admits to feeling self-conscious about the sound of his own voice; journalist Leah Sottile unpacks the symbiotic relationship between the federal government and fringe patriot groups, as investigated in her podcast Bundyville; and we pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle by sharing his 2017 performance of "Maybe a Moment."
2020-08-2852 min
Live Wire with Luke Burbank"Voice of Reason" with Chioke l’Anson, Leah Sottile, and JosephHost Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello swap stories about their failed musical auditions; Chioke I’Anson, the voice of NPR’s underwriting, admits to feeling self-conscious about the sound of his own voice; journalist Leah Sottile unpacks the symbiotic relationship between the federal government and fringe patriot groups, as investigated in her podcast Bundyville; and indie folk trio Joseph perform “Green Eyes” from their new album "Good Luck, Kid."
2020-02-2853 min
With Good ReasonThe Empathy ToursJalane Schmidt (University of Virginia) recently brought a group of Virginia teachers to see Charlottesville’s tiny monument to its enslaved residents. One teacher had a startling personal revelation at that site. And: Elgin Cleckley (University of Virginia) is an architect who studies empathy. He says redesigning public space can help heal racial wounds. Plus: Danville, Virginia was once a Confederate capital. Now, teams of citizens are working together to tell the story of a different Danville: a city that hosted Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall, a city where brave teenagers forced the public library to integrate, and wh...
2019-10-3051 minWith Good ReasonThe Empathy ToursJalane Schmidt (University of Virginia) recently brought a group of Virginia teachers to see Charlottesville’s tiny monument to its enslaved residents. One teacher had a startling personal revelation at that site. And: Elgin Cleckley (University of Virginia) is an architect who studies empathy. He says redesigning public space can help heal racial wounds. Plus: Danville, Virginia was once a Confederate capital. Now, teams of citizens are working together to tell the story of a different Danville: a city that hosted Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall, a city where brave teenagers forced the public library to integrate, and wh...
2019-10-3051 min
The Drabblecast Audio Fiction PodcastDrabblecast 410 – Go BetweenOn this week’s Drabblecast, Norm and NPR’s Chioke I’Anson bring you stories about the voices in your head, including “Go Between” by acclaimed writer China Mieville. “Go Between” tells the tale of a man who, for several years, has been receiving strange instructions to deliver seemingly random items from location to location. Agonizing over effect […]
2019-07-0546 min
Drama – The DrabblecastDrabblecast 410 – Go BetweenOn this week’s Drabblecast, Norm and NPR’s Chioke I’Anson bring you stories about the voices in your head, including “Go Between” by acclaimed writer China Mieville. “Go Between” tells the tale of a man who, for several years, has been receiving strange instructions to deliver seemingly random items from location to location. Agonizing over effect […]
2019-07-0546 minStrange – The DrabblecastDrabblecast 410 – Go BetweenOn this week’s Drabblecast, Norm and NPR’s Chioke I’Anson bring you stories about the voices in your head, including “Go Between” by acclaimed writer China Mieville. “Go Between” tells the tale of a man who, for several years, has been receiving strange instructions to deliver seemingly random items from location to location. Agonizing over effect […]
2019-07-0546 minThe Drabblecast Audio Fiction PodcastDrabblecast 410 – Go BetweenOn this week’s Drabblecast, Norm and NPR’s Chioke I’Anson bring you stories about the voices in your head, including “Go Between” by acclaimed writer China Mieville. “Go Between” tells the tale of a man who, for several years, has been receiving strange instructions to deliver seemingly random items from location to location. Agonizing over effect […]
2019-07-0546 min