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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 16h

Finally got myself a pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones, and wow, do they sound different from the pair I’ve been using. So much brighter. I feel like I need to go listen to everything I’ve made and re-evaluate the mixes. 😂

Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 2d

Getting started as a podcaster or audio producer?

On Nov 1, I'm teaching "Sound Design for Narrative Podcasts," where we'll listen to audio pieces & explore sound-design fundamentals for narrative stories.

This is a collaborative class - lots of listening & discussion. Join us!

Sound Design for Narrative Audio (Online) - Maine Media Workshops + College

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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 5d

Do not pay $100,000 to become a podcaster for the love of god

"spooky sukkot" daniel s. @self.agency · 5d

Syracuse University, which costs $100,000 per year, has opened a school to give degrees in podcasting and social media influencing 🫥

Betting on the Creator Economy, Syracuse University Opens Academic Center for Podcasters and Influencers

The shift in course offerings follows a recent decision to pause admission for 20 undergraduate majors, including fine arts and digital humanities.

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 8d

Happy anniversary!

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 9d

Beautiful!

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Unpacking Peanuts Podcast @unpackingpeanuts.bsky.social · 9d

Happy International Podcast Day. Not sure what to listen to? Sign up for great recommendation newsletters from @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social @erikthejones.bsky.social and Orecchiabile from Chiara Sagramola on Substack. #internationalpodcastday

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 10d

Western Mass is western Massing (iPhone doesn’t do it justice)

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 15d

We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.

Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

A group of young people sit on a bench behind a fence at a baseball diamond. Text reads, “FREE Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.” The logos for the City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Legacy Care Group, and Shaw’s Star Market are at the bottom.

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 14d

I couldn’t attend live, but I just watched the replay. Very helpful! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

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Peter Albrechtsen @lydrummet.bsky.social · 15d

Nice drawing by Randy Thom: #sounddesign #filmmaking

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 21d

Disney+ customer service line, for those getting blocked online: (888) 905-7888

I had about a 2 minute wait, and then was helped very cordially in canceling my subscription

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 21d

He was never not going go vote for Cuomo.

Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 22d

If not, it should be!

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 29d

Amazing! Congratulations, Twila!

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 30

Trad wife agenda coming in hot

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 22

@radiolab.bsky.social + @transom.bsky.social + 🦈🦈🦈🦈 + Cape Cod + summer = perfection.

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 19

This is a very Lucy reply.

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 15

Imagine the thrill of seeing @bartona104.bsky.social come across my podfeed — as a guest on Creative Nonfiction, one of my favorite shows. Will listen this weekend for Julia’s take on editing for audio vs print!

Available on all podcast apps or here:

brendanomeara.com/episode-483-...

Episode 483: Off the Page and Into the Ears with Julia Barton – Home of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast

brendanomeara.com

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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 14

Man, the Cape is having a hot audio summer, two weekends in a row!

Radio Diaries @radiodiaries.bsky.social · Aug 14

MA folks! Radio Diaries is having a live event at Wellfleet Preservation Hall this Sat 8/16 ! We'll share audio from upcoming stories, and discuss the value of storytelling in an era of mistrust. Should be a lovely conversation. Get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/radio-diar...
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Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · Aug 14

Live sharks + Radiolab + Transom — how great is this?

Transom @transom.bsky.social · Aug 14

UPDATE: We’ll have LIVE SHARKS at the Clapp Auditorium at MBL right before the show with Pat Walters of Radiolab. A huge thank you to the folks at MBL for making this happen. This is what happens when our office is based in a town of science, surrounded by the ocean. Pretty incredible. Get tix: