The Rough Draft

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The Rough Draft

Featuring honest conversations with folks from across the creative industry, Season 2 of The Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools, and resources used by some of the best in the business. From journalists to content creators and business leaders, we shed light on what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with others, and the essential tools that help us along the way. Mini episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday. Full interviews with guests published every other Thursday.

  1. Producer Peter Balonon-Rosen says podcasts are at a crossroads when it comes to sound design

    20 HR. AGO

    Producer Peter Balonon-Rosen says podcasts are at a crossroads when it comes to sound design

    Episode Summary In this episode of The Rough Draft, Vox producer Peter Balonon-Rosen shares insights into his creative process as an audio producer. He describes his approach to story selection, sourcing stories, and he reflects on how COVID-19 transformed podcast production. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    10 min
  2. ‘Today Explained’ Producer Peter Balonon-Rosen Brings Cinematic Production To His Stories

    2 DAYS AGO

    ‘Today Explained’ Producer Peter Balonon-Rosen Brings Cinematic Production To His Stories

    Episode Summary In this episode, host Kendall Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for creating sound rich stories that use music and sound effects.  Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren’t Reading Alright’ from Today Explained. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    10 min
  3. Josh Olenslager balances his job at LinkedIn with his personal writing projects to stay creative.

    JAN 9

    Josh Olenslager balances his job at LinkedIn with his personal writing projects to stay creative.

    Episode Summary Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning. In this episode, he talks about leading a team that helps educate professionals and how he balances his personal creative projects with a corporate job. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X. The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    28 min
  4. Working on poetry and his musical helps Josh Olenslager stay in a creative headspace.

    JAN 7

    Working on poetry and his musical helps Josh Olenslager stay in a creative headspace.

    Episode Summary Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about the creative projects he works on in his free time and how those projects are crucial to his creativity.  Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X. The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    11 min
  5. One way Josh Olenslager makes time for his creative projects is by keeping strict blocks of time.

    JAN 2

    One way Josh Olenslager makes time for his creative projects is by keeping strict blocks of time.

    Episode Summary Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about how he makes time for his creative pursuits while also working a full-time corporate job. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X. The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    10 min
  6. Josh Olenslager’s job at LinkedIn is to help you learn more about your career.

    12/31/2024

    Josh Olenslager’s job at LinkedIn is to help you learn more about your career.

    Episode Summary In this episode, Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about his role and how his team is trying to meet the demand from its audience to learn more about AI. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
  7. Casey Miner’s favorite part of making podcasts is being the team’s editor.

    12/26/2024

    Casey Miner’s favorite part of making podcasts is being the team’s editor.

    Episode Summary Casey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR.  In this episode, Casey talks about getting into audio, the state of the podcast industry and the process of making her favorite episode of Throughline, A Tale of Two Tribal Nations.  Guest Bio Casey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She’s also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it.  Additional Resources Casey’s website Listen to ‘A Tale of Two Tribes’ Listen to the Throughline episode about the Third Amendment  Listen to Throughline from NPR Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    28 min
  8. Casey Miner shares how the Throughline team created the award winning story ‘A Tale of Two Tribes’.

    12/24/2024

    Casey Miner shares how the Throughline team created the award winning story ‘A Tale of Two Tribes’.

    Episode Summary Casey Miner started her career as a reporter for the NPR station in San Francisco. She eventually started working in podcasts and now works on the team that makes Throughline from NPR.  In this episode, Casey talks about the process of making an episode of Throughline, A Tale of Two Tribal Nations. The episode is about the history and reality of Native tribes owning their reservation land. Guest Bio Casey Miner is an award-winning narrative editor, audio producer, and writer. She currently works for Throughline at NPR as an editor. She’s also worked with Planet Money, Wondery, Reveal, The Stoop, Slate, Pop-Up Magazine, and Mother Jones, among many others. She has co-created and launched four successful podcasts, including hosting and creating The Specialist, a show about work we don't think about and the people who do it.  Additional Resources Casey’s website Listen to ‘A Tale of Two Tribes’ Listen to Throughline from NPR Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
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Featuring honest conversations with folks from across the creative industry, Season 2 of The Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools, and resources used by some of the best in the business. From journalists to content creators and business leaders, we shed light on what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with others, and the essential tools that help us along the way. Mini episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday. Full interviews with guests published every other Thursday.

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    Rev
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
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