Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo

PorchLight Podcasts

show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Audio Theatre Central

Porchlight Family Media

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter o ...
  continue reading
 
Selected stories from Porchlight, San Francisco's longest-running storytelling series, hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick. Co-founders Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte invite six people from different backgrounds to tell ten-minute true stories without using notes or memorization.
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Greenhorn Tales is a comedy audio drama about two young guys, Cam and Nick, living in the small community of Bristol. They share an apartment and are desperately trying to be adults, but are not quite succeeding. They are complete greenhorns at adult life.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Verses In Vox

Porchlight Family Media

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Verses In Vox™ is a short-form audio program featuring dramatic readings of classic poetry. It's a vehicle to experience these well-loved works in a new way while at the same time introducing them to a new audience.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Courage to Create

Bethany Hegedus

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
The Porchlight is brought to you by Bethany Hegedus, Creative Director at The Writing Barn in Austin, Texas. (thewritingbarn.com) Join us as we chat with authors, illustrators and other creatives in and outside of the kid-lit field.
  continue reading
 
Litquake is San Francisco's nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. Litquake's Lit Cast is our selection of live recordings from the "Epicenter", a monthly series which embraces a theater of ideas between writers and readers.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Hollywood and Byrne

Hollywood and Byrne

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Friends Paul Hollywood, GBBO Judge, Baker and petrolhead and 6 time British Super Bike Champion Shane 'Shakey' Byrne have come together to create a series sharing stories, hopes and fears with a range of friends from petrol heads to cooks, comedians to singers, and a sprinkling of celeb! No subjects are off limits and the boys will probe all those questions you have always wanted to ask! This whole first season has come about for Paul and Shane to raise awareness, and hopefully some money, f ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Bible, Bourbons & Brews

Bible, Bourbons & Brews

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Spiritual, not religious. Jesus was a rebel. We have weekly discussions on a chapter of the Bible, while enjoying a unique bourbon, craft beer, or hard cider! John 2:1-10! (All original content) Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Recorded live at Litquake Festival 2024, this episode celebrates Wild Life, the latest from the minds behind Atlas Obscura. Editor Cara Giaimo, journalist Marissa Ortega-Welch, and Oakland Zoo’s Amy Gotliffe share stories of Earth’s most awe-inspiring creatures—and why they matter. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquak…
  continue reading
 
Recorded during Litquake Festival 2024, journalist Alison Owings and Del Seymour—founder of Code Tenderloin and former unhoused advocate—share a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, and community transformation. Featuring a special performance by Skywatchers! Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Conn…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas (00:01:38) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:51) So Here’s What I’m Thinking Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few listener submissions as well. There are lots of great recom…
  continue reading
 
On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, journalist Paola Ramos joined us to discuss her urgent new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right. In conversation with KALW’s Angie Coiro, Ramos explores the complex forces—identity, race, disillusionment, and political trauma—driving a growing number of Latino voters toward conservative can…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Behind the Scenes of New Fantasy Audio Drama The Road to Kaeluma with Show Creators (00:00:45) Intro Notes (00:04:40) Interview Segment (00:56:50) Post-Interview Thoughts (01:01:43) Feedback Segment A new family-friendly, fantasy audio drama called The Road to Kaeluma was released today as a podcast, so we sit down with the show creators…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Sonic-Con Interviews with Timothy Gregory of Unshackled & More (00:01:00) Audio Drama Updates (00:23:49) Interview Segment (01:01:56) Feedback Segment In this episode, we present four great interviews recorded at Sonic-Con 2023. J.D. speaks with Unshackled's Timothy Gregory about his work on the show, some of the backstory of that histor…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together (00:00:54) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:35) Review Segment (01:46:53) Feedback Segment ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. to discuss Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together in this episode. They do a deep dive into these 6 episodes and share thoughts on the Rydell saga, wh…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) 6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like (00:01:34) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:11) Review: 6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like (00:36:23) Feedback Today, we're doing something a little different. Rather than doing a deep dive into a single audio drama, J.D. shares an overview and a few brief thoughts on 6 different audio dramas that are avail…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Huge Changes to Adventures in Odyssey [Bonus Episode] (00:01:09) What’s changing (00:06:44) What’s staying the same (00:11:57) What this means for the AIO team, fans, and other creators There are some major changes coming to Adventures in Odyssey, so we are dropping a special bonus episode to let you know what's happening. AIO is the pre…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Using Humor and Everyday Life to Inspire Stories with Torry Martin (00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates (00:12:16) Torry Martin Interview Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with writer and actor Torry Martin, the man who created the character of Wooton Bassett for Adventures in Odyssey. J.D. talks with Torry about the origins …
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Interview with Composer Jared DePasquale & Upcoming 2025 Releases (00:01:43) Feedback (00:04:56) Audio Drama Updates (00:13:20) Interview w Jared DePasquale Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the audio dramas he's scored in recent years such as The V…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) 2024 Retrospective & Audio Drama Terminology (00:01:13) Audio Drama Updates (00:13:37) Monologue #1: Audio Drama Terminology (00:36:42) Feedback (00:49:02) Monologue #2: 2024 Retrospective (01:09:24) A Message from JD In our last episode of 2024, J.D. takes a look back at some highlights from this year in terms of voice-acting gigs, top …
  continue reading
 
In the third of our "How They Did It" series from summer of 2024, we heard from four talented novelists who have blended fact with their fiction, with dazzling results. Novelist Jasmin Darznik moderated a wide-ranging conversation with novelists Karen Joy Fowler, Dawn Tripp, and Gail Tsukiyama. We gathered once again at the Page Street Co-Working s…
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Reviews of Darkness Duology from HeartMatters & The Jungle Book from Root and Twig (00:01:59) Audio Drama Updates (00:18:44) Darkness Duology Review (00:39:33) The Jungle Book Review (00:59:46) Feedback As usual, we have a jam-packed episode today. J.D. reviews two productions in this episode; the Darkness Duology from HeartMatters and T…
  continue reading
 
Another from the archives! A staple of Litquake for nearly two decades, the Bay Area’s long-running Porchlight storytelling series returned once again to Litquake Festival 2023 for this special edition, featuring tales on the theme of Tricks Up My Sleeve: Invisible Magic. With authors Derrick Brown, Dorothy Lazard, Dominic Lim, Ahmed Naji, and Dan …
  continue reading
 
(00:00:00) Backstory of the New Jake Muller Adventures with Darby Kern & Micah Touchet (00:01:17) Audio Drama Updates (00:12:09) Interview Segment We've got a bonus episode for you today in which J.D. shares a handful of audio drama tidbits and then we dedicate the rest of the episode to chatting with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet of the Jake Muller…
  continue reading
 
Today, we are excited to introduce a new streaming platform for Christian audio drama called WindowSeat. J.D. chats with the CEO and CCO of the company about what they offer now and where the platform is heading. And after the conversation, J.D. features more information about one of the exclusive shows WindowSeat offers, a new show called Time Tru…
  continue reading
 
Litquake Festival 2021 saw us return to San Francisco’s gothic and gorgeous Grace Cathedral for the first time post-COVID. This event, which has now been going for almost 10 years is always a special evening. In 2021, Grace Notes featured Sandra Lim, Forrest Gander, Miguel Murphy, and Derrick Austin with Danusha Lameris’ poems read by TS Leonard as…
  continue reading
 
Today we're presenting a special episode recapping the entire weekend of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party in early August 2024. ATC contributors, Austin Peachey and Michael Schroeder joined J.D. to record daily recaps of the event. In addition to the daily recording, J.D. invited six members of the AIO fan community to share some of their fa…
  continue reading
 
Together with Green Apple Books, we copresented the launch party celebrating R.O. Kwon's highly-anticipated second novel, EXHIBIT, the exhilarating, blazing-hot story of a woman caught between her desires and her life. On this night in May at San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club, Kwon was in conversation with friend and fellow author Ingrid Rojas Co…
  continue reading
 
Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part that the oral storytelling tradition played in his ap…
  continue reading
 
Writing anything for public consumption is an act of bravery, but writing memoir and autobiography requires next-level courage. How can you share a true story that demands to be told—even if it might harm relationships, revisit trauma, unearth secrets—and portray your own life honestly and vulnerably, without the benefit of an Instagram filter? In …
  continue reading
 
It's the review many have been waiting for! Today J.D. and Austin do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet To Come, discussing the plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. In addition to this discussion, J.D. responds to feedback from Nato, Bethany, Rose, and David. But before all of that, he shares a …
  continue reading
 
In early April, we celebrated IAIA with a reading from students, alumni, and faculty at Green Apple Books on the Park. You’re gonna hear from Tracey Abeyta, a current Institute student pursuing a MFA in Fiction; alumna Jennifer Elise Foerster; recent IAIA graduate, Ibe Liebenberg; and Deborah Jackson Taffa, the director of the MFA Creative Writing …
  continue reading
 
For this milestone episode, we are thrilled to present some short conversations with several of the top creatives in the family-friendly audio drama industry; writers, composers, actors, directors, and sound designers. J.D. chats with each of them about why they love working in audio drama and then asks some fun questions to get to know these talen…
  continue reading
 
We’re going way back to Litquake Festival 2012. It was a Sunday evening early in the festival at Z Space, the same Sunday that Hardly Strictly Bluegrass wrapped. That night, Hardly Strictly lent us some special guests with My Morning Jacket’s Jim James enjoying from the stands. On stage to celebrate Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday, we had Jay Farrar…
  continue reading
 
Today, J.D. dives into the world of medieval England with a review of the first season of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. In addition to talking about this audio drama about the legendary characters of Robin, Prince John, Marian, and Friar Tuck, J.D. also gives a monologue segment with some of his thoughts…
  continue reading
 
Sure, you might not have made the cut for "5 Under 35," but that certainly doesn't mean you need to give up on your dreams of writing and publishing a book! In the first installment of our ongoing "How They Did It" series, Litquake and LitCamp have brought together six authors who found their way to publishing success after the age of 40. Recorded …
  continue reading
 
Today, JD is joined by ATC contributor Austin Peachey to review album 74 of Adventures in Odyssey, titled Buckle Up! They go deep into the characters, plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. Also in the episode, JD shares a handful of audio drama updates, including the first trailer for the next Sargent Family Productions …
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play