Sound School Podcast Revisiting: Goldstein on Writing, Fonts, and The Goldstein
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Jan 2, 2024 
Guest Jonathan Goldstein, podcast host and writer, discusses the challenges faced by the podcast industry in 2023, the significance of audio beyond monetary gain, the practice of taking color notes, a hidden family secret, the process of putting together a story, and humorous anecdotes about rental cars and Minnesota translation.
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Audio Storytelling Beyond Profit
- Jonathan Goldstein's Heavyweight and shows like Stolen embody values beyond profit: culture, trust, journalism, and community.
- Rob argues audio storytelling should prioritize those values over corporate 'winning.'
First Impressions Of Goldstein's Voice
- Rob describes meeting Jonathan Goldstein and highlights Goldstein's warm, witty storytelling voice.
- He compares Jonathan to a lovable, shaggy figure who naturally draws listeners in.
Pre-Approving A Delicate Description
- Goldstein narrates how he framed Steve Marsh as a St. Bernard at a wedding and even showed the line to Steve before airing it.
- He explains that personal sensitivity drove that rare pre-approval step.