SOME OF MY FAVORITES:
"WHO KILLED JFK?" (iHeart Radio)
(2023) Senior Producer, Story Editor
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Who Killed JFK? explores the pressing questions that still surround one of the most tragic moments of the 20th century. Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien and beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner team up to discover the truth behind the assassination, revealing how the ramifications of the 1963 tragedy still impact American society today.
The series was #1 on Apple Podcasts for 2 weeks straight in November 2023. It was featured in Vanity Fair, CNN, nominated for 2 Ambie Awards (Best True Crime and Best Writing). A US Congressman even credited the podcast when he called for release of the remaining relevant files.
The highlight of this project was co-editing with Rob Reiner. We crafted a story that blends research and history, unfolding with the 'whodunnit' excitement of murder mystery. Rob and Soledad gave me a shoutout I'll never forget in this interview.
"THE DEBUTANTE" (Audible Originals)
(2023) Senior Producer
Journalist Jon Ronson (The Men Who Stare at Goats, So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Frank) has been reporting on the story of Carol Howe for the last 30 years. In 1995, Carol was spying on Oklahoma’s neo-Nazis for the government just when Timothy McVeigh blew up a federal building, killing 168 people. This 6-part documentary explores the complicated role of women in the white power movement, the history of the lone wolf narrative, the mystery of the enigmatic former Tulsa debutante, and one stubborn journalist’s journey through it all.
Upon release, "The Debutante" was listed under New York Magazine's '25 Things to Do' list. It was also featured as The Guardian's 'Best Podcast of the Week'.
"DIRTBAG ANTHROPOLOGY" (Audible Originals)
(2021) Producer
Comedian Kate Willett (Netflix, Comedy Central) was married to a woman and thought she'd never have to deal with men again. That is, until she found herself dumped, suddenly single, and mystifyingly...mostly attracted to dudes. Like any good comic, she was inspired to investigate in a project thats part memoir, part interview podcast.
Read about it in Paste Magazine and VICE.
"THE BOOK OF BARAKA" (Audible Originals)
(2022) Lead Producer, Executive Producer
I co-executive produced “Book of Baraka” with author Chris Farley and journalist Jelani Cobb. Baraka is the first Newark-born Mayor of Newark and son to influential activists, poets and leaders of the Black Arts Movement, Amiri and Amina Baraka. I led creative direction on the project, which is a non-narrated memoir that I sculpted from a conversation between Mayor Baraka and Jelani Cobb, which I also produced. The project blends the mayor’s poetry, his account of his life story, and rare archival audio to tell his account of events like the Newark Riots, the protests he led at Howard University and his historic election.
The podcast became one of the few breakout projects to be released outside of the Audible paywall in 2022, now available on all platforms.
"OWNING IT" (Audible Originals)
(2021) Producer, Story Editor
Audible’s annual LGBTQ+ audio comedy special, hosted by Nikki Levy and Alexandra Billings, is a collection of short-form (5-10 minute) comedic stories from leaders in the queer community like the ACLU’s Chase Strangio, actress Shakina Nayfack and RuPaul’s Bianca Del Rio.
MY WORK ALSO INCLUDES:
Spotify Originals - Episode Producer
Selected to craft and sound design an audio poem from personal audio I recorded on a hike in Joshua Tree. I was then interviewed about the poem, which is threaded through the episode. Season 2, Ep7: "Data Storytelling" (2021)
Newark Public Library - Audio Tour Producer
Produced and edited an audio tour of author Phillip Roth’s personal library, working closely with the librarians to craft the audio experience of how the listener moves through space of the writers' most personal artifacts. (2023)
Audible Originals - Consulting Story Editor
Story edited the10-episode audio adaptation of a feature documentary on the modern environmentalist movement through the lens of the life of Stewart Brand, creator of the “Whole Earth Catalog”. (2022)
Audible Originals - Lead Producer
Rapper/actor Common’s interview series explores the intersection of hip hop and mental health. I edited all episodes and produced interviews between Common and rapper Nas, ballerina Misty Copeland, comedian Tiffany Haddish and others. The podcast was featured on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and in Rolling Stone Magazine. (2020)
Audible Originals - Lead Producer
Part memoir, part interview series, standup comedian Mo Welch explores the long, hilarious on-ramp into her own queerness. I produced interviews between Mo and other leaders in the LGBTQ+ space, including actor Mae Martin, author Roxane Gay and director Alice Wu. The podcast was spotlit at the 2021 iHeartPodcast Awards. (2020)