A Love Letter to Podcast Creators
Description
Experience the behind-the-scenes journey of “Age of Audio” with producer/director Shaun Michael Colon, whose seven-year passion project culminates in a documentary about the people, stories, and struggles that shaped podcasting. VIPs will get a special screening at Speke Fest, National Museum of Funeral History.
Get your tickets here.
Watch the “Age of Audio” trailer here.
Five Key Takeaways
Bringing “Age of Audio” to life took unmatched perseverance, resilience, and creative drive over seven years.
Shaun’s chance encounters—including hanging out with Ira Glass—led to pivotal opportunities for the documentary.
Key figures in podcasting, from Roman Mars to Kevin Smith, contributed unique perspectives that enriched the narrative.
The pandemic extended the project, ultimately making the documentary more relevant and dynamic in capturing the industry’s highs and lows.
Shaun’s journey highlights the importance of tenacity: facing financial hurdles, festival rejections, and emotional lows—all in service of telling a story for podcast makers and listeners alike.
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