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Reporting Crime in Real Time: Tools, Ethics, and Strategy

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 22h

Learn to create compelling, ethical true-crime podcasts—track sources, vet hidden agendas, report responsibly, and protect survivors. Sharpen your investigative storytelling: ow.ly/YGjj50X9Mmt

Learn how to produce a compelling and ethical true-crime podcast. This course covers how to track down hard-to-find people, vet sources with hidden agendas, report unfolding stories in real time, and ...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 22h

SoundPath instructor Javier Leiva—host of the acclaimed Pretend Podcast—is leading a new True Crime Storytelling class designed for independent journalists, podcasters, and nonfiction storytellers who already have some experience in reporting or audio production.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 1d

This week’s Storyfund project: SuicideNoted National Tour & Doc Film

Suicide Noted is bringing raw, honest convos w/ suicide attempt survivors to 20+ cities—breaking stigma + building empathy. Help make it happen: event spaces, travel, filming + more: ow.ly/EfRS50X9ezL

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 2d

If you aren't a member, you can become a member here: ow.ly/5JF550X8vGE

You can subscribe to our newsletter at ow.ly/chFp50X8vGC

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Do you have an event you'd like featured in AIR's newsletter? Fill out this form: ow.ly/ZmKb50X8vGF

We highlight the events, projects and announcement of AIR members in the "Friends of AIR" section of our weekly newsletter.

Community Coworking: side-hustles and passion projects (10/12/2025)

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Community Coworking: Side-Hustles and Passion Projects

🗓️ Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕐 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
📍 Virtual
🎟 Join us this Sunday: ow.ly/g9rF50X8vtZ

The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund - Application

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Also, The Podcasting Seriously Awards Fund will accept reimbursement requests for up to $200 in awards reimbursements and up to $500 in education/training, including classes on SoundPath: ow.ly/uyQG50X8v5O

The Fund will accept reimbursement applications from independent BIPOC, Queer and Trans audio creators year-round. For awards submission reimbursements: An individual can request up to $200 total in...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 2d

SoundPath is AIR’s digital training platform for audio makers of all experience levels. AIR members receive discounts on live virtual classes, plus free access to webinars and our video library: ow.ly/e4pH50X8v5P

Live Classes

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 3d

At this year’s Resonate Podcast Festival (November 7-8), Pushkin Industries CEO Gretta Cohn will be taking pitches.

In this webinar, she’ll give people who want to pitch her IRL at the festival a heads up on what sorts of show ideas she’s looking for and how to stand out from the pack.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 3d

[SoundPath Webinar] How to Pitch: Pushkin Industries

🗓️ Tue, Oct 21
🕐 11am PT / 2pm ET / 6pm GMT
🗣 Pushkin Industries CEO Gretta Cohn
🎟️ RSVP for AIR members and Resonate Ticket Holders: ow.ly/Xz7c50X7XiN

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Audio Educators Meetup with Early Career Audio Collective

🗓️ 10/15
🕐 1-2 pm ET
👤 Sara McCrea + Kaitlin Goldin
🎟️ RSVP for free: ow.ly/vwAz50X6gnm

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Whether you're behind the mic, in the booth, building campaigns, or passionate about the audio industry, this is your chance to meet new people, swap stories, and build lasting connections.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

This year, during Resonate (Nov 7–8), members of the AIR and audio communities will host a podcast mixer, where creators, producers, brands, and advertisers come together to connect, share ideas, and spark new collaborations.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Podcast Mixer: Podcast & Sip

🗓️ Fri, Nov 7
🕐 7 PM ET
👤 Corey Gumbs, Anna DeShawn, Adell Coleman, and Fallon Jethroe
📍 The Honey Drizzle At The Riviere, 506 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
🎟️ RSVP at partiful.com/e/dIrilFv1G8...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Who is this event for? This event is for everyone involved in audio production (producers, reporters, editors, engineers, etc.) and anyone looking to make connections and gain more insight into the freelance/independent audio world.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Remember, this is a safe space. Please respect people's opinions. Come in ready to talk intentionally about what you're looking to get out of the session.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

At the virtual water, we'll first meet as a group at 3 pm ET and briefly introduce ourselves. We'll split off into virtual breakout rooms to meet colleagues we haven't talked to in a while or even meet someone new. The goal is to connect.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Inspired by AIR member Asante's virtual water cooler, AIR is bringing members together to connect about both the small details and the big-picture industry issues.

Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers (October)

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers

🗓️ Oct 7
🕐 3 - 4 pm EDT
🎟 RSVP: ow.ly/Gc1N50X5BS6

Remember office water coolers? They gave space for casual, in-person chats with coworkers. For freelancers & remote producers, those off-project conversations—about life in general—are harder to come by.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

It aims to create a therapeutic space for a global community to navigate long-term challenges, find renewed purpose, and build authentic connections.

Your support helps bring this series to life and make this vital work possible: bit.ly/3KuiU22

Survivorship isn't always joyous. Many are left with more questions than answers. The Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy provides a home for raw conversations and a vibrant community. Your gift helps u...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

By demystifying the complex realities of survivorship and fostering honest, raw discussions, the series directly addresses the intense isolation, confusion, uncertainty, and identity shifts that survivors often face after treatment ends.

Survivorship isn't always joyous. Many are left with more questions than answers. The Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy provides a home for raw conversations and a vibrant community. Your gift helps u...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Survivorship with Talaya Dendy's mission is to provide critical, empathetic, and widely accessible psychosocial support and community for individuals going through the often-overlooked post-treatment survivorship journey.

Survivorship isn't always joyous. Many are left with more questions than answers. The Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy provides a home for raw conversations and a vibrant community. Your gift helps u...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

This week's Storyfund project: Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy

Survivorship isn't always joyous. Many are left with more questions than answers. The Survivor Series, hosted by Talaya Dendy, offers a platform for candid conversations and a vibrant community.

Survivorship isn't always joyous. Many are left with more questions than answers. The Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy provides a home for raw conversations and a vibrant community. Your gift helps u...

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Chicago Audiomakers Collective October Meetup (virtual)

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Chicago Audiomakers Collective Oct Meetup (virtual)

🗓️ 10/2
🕐 6-7 pm CDT
🎟 RSVP via Zoom: bit.ly/42lmDoE

Chicago has a thriving audio + podcast production scene + we're looking to bring this talented comm together to collab, team up + learn from one another. AIR Member Ian Mandt org this event

Are you a professional, freelance, or hobbyist who works in podcasts or documentary audio? Let's all gather and collaborate!