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sam j leeds
@samjleeds.bsky.social
radio producer based in Seattle @citycastseattle.bsky.social
formerly: Futuro Media, before that: NPR Music's Louder Than A Riot
they/them | https://samjleeds.xyz/
last weekend we hosted a live listening event for the latest Field Guides: In Transit. A concept album for the light rail built out of field recordings from the various stations. A much-needed day for deep listening and sound nerd antics: fieldguides.space/in-transit
June 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Plus the highlights of seeing my long-time favorites @baparker.bsky.social & @bmluse.bsky.social’s sessions! And reuniting with brilliant producer and friend Gabby Bulgarelli! My heart is full ❤️‍🔥
February 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
hearing Maria Garcia & Maria Hinojosa discuss the false promise of objectivity and the transformative possibility of journalism with heart and transparency, gave me some hope for addressing what’s already here and what’s to come.
February 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I can already say, producing this live interview for On Air Fest between @raquelwillis.com and @isanaka.bsky.social was a 2025 highlight. Still thinking about Raquel’s discussion of radical defiance and all of the ancestors she brought into the room. We are lucky to share this timeline with her✨
February 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Also turns out I have the very niche and employable skill of guessing if ads are gay or not… thanks @tuck.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The gender ordeal late show was ~everything~ as evidenced by a friend saying: “turns out comedy is good when trans people do it”
February 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Give our first season a listen even if you’re not an astrology girly! www.futuromediagroup.org/stars-and-st...
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
There are so many more brilliant guests to hear from. Making this season really illustrated how many incredible people were sharing the group project of building a better future alongside. Oh and we won a @signalawards.bsky.social along the way! 🏆
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Writer and comedian @jestom.bsky.social shared insights on the process of separating their sense of self from performance for an audience 🎤
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Journalist @tonyamosley.bsky.social talked about the myth of objectivity in journalism and what psilocybin taught her about trust and seeing herself honestly 🍄‍🟫
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We spoke to poet Danez Smith about the importance of friendship and platonic love in understanding ourselves and others 💗
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This season includes writer, poet and activist @alexispauline.bsky.social on revolutionary mothering and building a better world together 🌱
February 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We just released the season finale for Stars & Stars with Isa — a conversation w/ the incredible @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social
This interview is such a balm! I produced 34 eps this season and am so proud of the archive of brilliance, humor and hope we created 💫 futurostudios.org/episodes/adr...
February 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm so excited to be producing this conversation at On Air Fest. Isa and @jennydeluxe.bsky.social will be diving into J's chart, discussing investing in community beyond the buzzwords, and following portals to the other worlds made possible in J's research and reporting. Come listen and say hi! 🌱💫
February 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There used to be a giant harp played by the wind on a cliff on Bainbridge Island.
I got to see it just before it was torn down & talk to neighbors who remembered the community that helped to build it.
It’s a short & sweet story, and I’m happy it’s finally in the world www.kexp.org/podcasts/sou...
October 20, 2023 at 3:51 AM