Communicating Environmental Science through Podcasts
The next #AudioForAction live discusses how one program is turning research into media.
The first April #AudioForAction live recording is coming up! Read on to find out more. Also, I’m working on confirming a second conversation this month, so stay tuned for an announcement about that.
I also want to share a roundup of climate and environmental podcasts to check out in honor of Earth Month. If you have any recommendations, feel free to drop in the chat or leave a comment.
🗓️ Friday, April 17th
Friday, April 17th, from 12:30-1:30 pm ET / 9:30-10:30 am PT I will be in conversation with Liz Neeley and John Asante about the USC Wrigley Storymakers Fellowship, a weeklong intensive that trains full-time, established researchers in the art of environmental storytelling. Over the past five years, the program, co-founded by Liz alongside Victoria Fine, has helped scientists from various disciplines translate their research into various media, including podcasts. That’s where podcast expert John Asante comes in.
Learn more about the duo below, and join us for a great conversation!
Liz Neeley is the founding partner of Liminal. She began her career in ocean conservation, where she learned the hard way that the data don’t speak for themselves. Ever since, she has focused on helping scientists find the courage and language they need to create change within themselves, their institutions, and the world. Liz is also a co-founder of Unbreaking (2025), SolvingFor (2022), and the creator and co-lead of the USC Storymakers fellowship. She is an advisory board member for the Institute for Diversity Sciences at UMass Amherst and the new Bay Area alt-weekly COYOTE. Find her on Bluesky @LizNeeley.
John Asante is the Founder and Creative Director of JKB Wash & Dry Productions. During his 15+ year career as a podcast showrunner, producer, and consultant, he’s focused on crafting compelling stories that amplify the voices of stories that amplify Black, brown, LGBTQ+ folks, and other marginalized communities. To date, John has worked on more than 30 podcasts for major outlets such as Audible, HBO, Netflix, Spotify, and Imagine Entertainment. Before going independent to create his company, John was a showrunner and producer for various outlets, including Pineapple Street Studios, Stitcher, WNYC, and NPR. He’s a member of the Association of Independents In Radio and The Podcast Academy, and teaches aspiring podcasters through Radio Boot Camp and the USC Storymakers fellowship.
We look forward to you joining us for this session! But if you can’t make it live, no problem. Lives are recorded and available for watching afterward. However, if you would like to ask questions—whether for the live or because you can’t attend—please submit in advance by commenting.
 | A guest post by
|
For Earth Month you should check out Pine Forest Media. In addition to their Oceanography Podcast, they're launching a brand new show on Earth Day.