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Episode 262: PJ Vogt of Reply All (Part 2)

Sep 20, 2017
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ANECDOTE

How Radio Began For PJ Vogt

  • PJ Vogt dropped out of college after landing an internship at This American Life and found radio felt like home.
  • That internship led to temping at On The Media and eventually creating Reply All with Alex Goldman.
INSIGHT

Early Work Reveals Craft

  • Early episodes reveal the process because imperfections expose craft and evolution.
  • PJ says radio shows evolve every five to six years despite the same hosts and title.
ADVICE

Study Radio Technique Deliberately

  • Read craft-focused resources and study interviews to learn radio technique.
  • Use sites like Transom and creators' write-ups to learn concrete radio methods.
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