The Magic of Storytelling Podcasts | Interview with Lauren Shippen, Creator of The Bright Sessions

from The Open Sketchbook | Making Art Publicly + Interviewing Accomplished Creatives · host Rooster High Productions

I'm joined by Lauren Shippen, creator of The Bright Sessions to talk about the mechanics of storytelling podcasts. We talk about the origins of The Bright Sessions, what it's like writing for audio, and her own thoughts about the various shows she's written. If you've followed Lauren since The Bright Sessions, are a fan of Bridgewater or Passenger List, or just want to learn more about storytelling podcast, this one's for you!Need more Zach? Sign up for his content marketing newsletter.STUFF WE MENTIONEDLauren's Links:Lauren's websiteLauren's production company, Atypical ArtistsLauren on BlueskyLauren on TumblrMedia, Podcasts, and Shows:The Bright Sessions (audio drama by Lauren Shippen)Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins (official Stranger Things podcast directed by Lauren Shippen) Bridgewater (audio drama, executive produced by Aaron Mahnke)Natural 20 (web series Lauren acted in)Welcome to Night Vale (fiction podcast)Ars Paradoxica (podcast by Misha Stanton)Marvels (graphic novel and audio adaptation)The Thrilling Adventure Hour (staged radio play/podcast) Tangerine (Oscar-nominated movie filmed on iPhone)New Year's Day (yearly podcast by Lauren Shippen)Breaker Whiskey (post-apocalyptic audio journal podcast by Lauren Shippen)People:Misha Stanton (sound designer, podcaster)Ben Acker (The Thrilling Adventure Hour) Meghan Fitzmartin (writer)Evan Cunningham (composer for The Bright Sessions) Misha Collins (actor in Bridgewater... and other stuff)Briggon Snow (actor in The Bright Sessions and New Year's Day)

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