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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · 27d

Collecting stories galore here in Ireland - where I’m back to do a Masterclass in Narrative Podcasts - The Invisible Art of Audio Storytelling in Dublin @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

BOOK NOW for SAT 13th SEPT 10am-1pm This is a one-off - see you there!

irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/narr...

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · Sep 8

Siobhan McHugh is in Dublin for her masterclass: 'Narrative Podcasts: The Invisible Art of Audio Storytelling'

This Saturday, 10am at the Irish Writers Centre!

More info + booking on our website 🎆✨

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Back in Dublin, pint in hand and live music session- christened! Looking fwd to meeting all kinds of storytellers at my Narratjve Podcasts masterclass @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social next Saturday 13th - book now!

irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/narr...

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Back in Dublin, pint in hand and live music session- christened! Looking fwd to meeting all kinds of storytellers at my Narratjve Podcasts masterclass @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social next Saturday 13th - book now!

irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/narr...

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Aug 20

As lists go, this one by podcast industry folk and scholars isn't bad! Joe Rogan scrapes in at #100, while narrative podcasts made with artistry and skill are well represented. Yes it’s heavily US-focused, but global voters (inc me!) offer balance. Dive in!
www.leftofdialmedia.com/essential-li...

Essential Listening Poll - The 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time — Left of Dial Media

The 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time

www.leftofdialmedia.com

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Aug 12

So here's a quick summary of my Masterclass on Narrative Podcasts, happening @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social 13 Sept. Book your place now - look forward to hearing and shaping your audio stories! www.instagram.com/reel/DM_A5bd...

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Jul 12

Irish friends:delighted to host a masterclass in how to create a compelling narrative podcast @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Dublin on 13 Sept! I've shared my insider tips from Hanoi to Malmo: now at last, Dublin

Can't wait to connect and hear your stories👇

irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/narr...

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our article below (written for the 40th anniversary) traces SBS Radio’s history - written with the late and deeply lamented Jillian Hocking, a gifted and passionate journalist who was Training Manager at SBS Melbourne for over a decade.

theconversation.com/sbs-radio-sh...

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happy Birthday SBS! 🎂The world’s most multicultural public broadcaster - still vibrant - turns 50 today. 👏 👏 I’m so proud to have taught audio storytelling to SBS broadcasters of over 55 languages for a decade. I learned so much in this mini-United Nations of Oz & have such fond memories 💚

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Jun 6

Lovers of audio: read the thrillingly diverse latest RadioDoc Review @rdreditor.bsky.social

From Chekov's tips on improving your podcast to a penetrating analysis of Desert Island Discs, Dear Rachelle & a confronting Russian podcast on families rent by war... 👇

uowoajournals.org/rdr/issue/15...

RadioDoc Review | Issue: Issue: 1(10) (2025)

uowoajournals.org

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · May 6

Thanks team 💚 - it sure is!

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NewSouth Publishing @newsouthpublishing.bsky.social · May 6

Huge congratulations Siobhan - so wonderful to see The Power of Podcasting in such great company!

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 18

Absolute honour to have 'The Power of Podcasting: telling stories through sound' in @niemanstoryboard.org books on inspiring storytelling craft. In awesome company, from Aristotle to Stephen King 😊

Nieman Storyboard is part of Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. @columbiaup.bsky.social

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · May 3

Yay - Australia votes progressive! And Donald Trump no doubt helped the Opposition Leader lose his seat! 🎊🎊

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 30

Stark pix of women & tanks, given to me years ago. A North Vietnamese woman atop the tank that crashed thro the Presidential Palace 50 years ago today, ending the war. An Australian nurse off duty at Vung Tau. A singer's soldier fans. Their stories in my book, Minefields & Miniskirts
#VietnamWar

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 25

Loved Division Street Revisited!
Great concept, to reframe Studs’ original audio gold via contemporary/family voices, while Mary brings a keen observational lens that sounds fresh and warm. Audio-savvy local Bill Healy @chicagoan.bsky.social helps craft storytelling that’s both gentle and punchy 👏👌

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 19

Nooooooooo…!

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thrilled to be part of this inspiring selection 👇

Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · Apr 17

At @niemanstoryboard.org, we asked our community of journalists, authors, filmmakers, and podcasters to tell us their favorite books on storytelling. And they came through with *40* recommendations.

Here they are. By @mallarytenore.bsky.social:

niemanstoryboard.org/2025/04/17/n...

#booksky

The Nieman Storyboard guide to books on storytelling - Nieman Storyboard

Journalists, authors, producers, filmmakers, and Nieman Storyboard readers share 40 books that inspire their work.

niemanstoryboard.org

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Apr 18

Absolute honour to have 'The Power of Podcasting: telling stories through sound' in @niemanstoryboard.org books on inspiring storytelling craft. In awesome company, from Aristotle to Stephen King 😊

Nieman Storyboard is part of Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. @columbiaup.bsky.social

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 26

Great to be part of this highly topical journal issue 👇

Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Mar 25

Do podcasts create real trust or just fake intimacy?

Our new open access issue explores how podcasts balance personal connection and journalistic standards, looking at opportunities and risks across different countries.

Balancing Intimacy and Trust: Opportunities and Risks in Audio Journalism

Thematic Issue, Vol 13 (2025)

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 25

Excellent set of #openaccess articles on this vitally topical issue - pleased to be part of it. 👇👇

Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Mar 25

Do podcasts create real trust or just fake intimacy?

Our new open access issue explores how podcasts balance personal connection and journalistic standards, looking at opportunities and risks across different countries.

Balancing Intimacy and Trust: Opportunities and Risks in Audio Journalism

Thematic Issue, Vol 13 (2025)

shortt.link

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 19

More on the rocketing impact of Meidas Touch: www.thealtmedia.com/p/meidastouc...

MeidasTouch BURIES Joe Rogan And Other Right-Wing Podcasts – Again

The MeidasTouch Podcast reigns supreme as podcast leader in total downloads and views with a staggering 141% audience surge.

www.thealtmedia.com

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 19

Pity @meidastouch.com podcast didn't take off BEFORE the election! This lefty/anti-Trump show is now getting almost DOUBLE Joe Rogan's hits, by some metrics.

podnews.net/update/youtu...

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 8

@australianlabor.bsky.social to get young women on board, send a YOUNG WOMAN e.g. Tu Le Or ANY woman who can play loose and real e.g. @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social Go where the demographic is e.g. Shameless 2million pod DL & average listener 30y.o
Hint: don't send @albomp.bsky.social

#IWD2025

Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 8

Australia is misfiring on how to harness #podcasts for election benefit, a topic belatedly noted in US in 2024. But @sydmorningherald.bsky.social misses a salient point: in the US, just mobilising folk to vote was an issue. Voting is compulsory here, so getting people ON SIDE is what matters. 1/2

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Audio Flux @audioflux.bsky.social · Mar 5

yum

Rob Rosenthal @rob-rosenthal.bsky.social · Mar 5

Audio recipe:
• Laughter
• Scene tape (stereo encouraged)
• Choose one of 4 photo ingredients: Road closed, Amelia Earhart luggage, Office workers, or Smalls nightclub
• Edit & mix until 3 minutes long
• Submit to www.audioflux.org/circuit-05 by 4/1 @audioflux.bsky.social @jatomic.bsky.social

Circuit 05 — AUDIO FLUX

www.audioflux.org

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Siobhan McHugh @siobhanmchugh.bsky.social · Mar 5

Honoured to be Guest Speaker at the Saint Patrick's Day Dinner of the Aisling Society at University of Sydney on 21 March ☘️ 🇨🇮 Aisling has celebrated Irish culture in Australia for 70 years – and this marks 40 years since I landed here as an excited and naive immigrant!

#StPatricksDay2025