
Lauren Shippen
Creator of audio dramas such as The Bright Sessions and Breaker Whiskey. Known for writing deeply human characters and combining revelations with plot twists.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 41min
Rewriting the Script on Audio Fiction
Lauren Shippen, the mastermind behind hit audio dramas like The Bright Sessions and Breaker Whiskey, dives into her creative journey from aspiring actress to influential producer. She discusses how her character Sam's therapeutic experiences reflect real-life struggles with mental health. Their conversation unveils innovative storytelling techniques, such as the unique use of CB radios in her post-apocalyptic series. Additionally, they explore the complex portrayal of masculinity in her work, revealing how personal narratives enrich her character development.

Dec 13, 2021 • 53min
14 | The Lightning Thief Ch. 17 w/ Lauren Shippen
Lauren Shippen, podcaster and author, discusses writing, Los Angeles, and more! Topics include clickbait YouTube titles, Santa Monica pollution, fantasy rules, Barbara Walters, Encyclopedia Brown, wave stabilization, comedy coping, and the #1 Mike Schubert expert.

Sep 23, 2019 • 31min
1.3 Kinshasa
A sick passenger, an anxious gate attendant, the man in the green jacket.
Sponsorship for this episode comes from Squarespace, The RealReal and Upstart.
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Passenger List was created, co-written and co-directed by John Scott Dryden; co-written and co-directed by Lauren Shippen; and edited and sound designed by Mark Henry Phillips, who also composed the music for the show. “Kinshasa” was written by Kevin Rodriguez. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.
WAYNE LaPEER – Nathan Osgood
WENDY LaPEER – Lauren Lefkow
BEATRICE LaPEER – Lauren Shippen
DOLORES – Kathleen Early
KAITLIN LE – Kelly Marie Tran
MARTIN DOBBS – Richard Doyle
KIEN LE – George Nguyen
CHUCK – Adrian Latourelle
WILLIAM SCHROEDER – Kristian Bruun
MAN IN BLUE BLAZER – Rob Benedict
DYLAN – Colin Morgan
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