The podcasting landscape is in flux. With industry shake-ups like Amazon’s restructuring of Wondery, many audio creators are asking: Where does storytelling go from here?
In this episode of 7 Minute Stories Presents: The Storytelling University, Aaron talks with Julie Shapiro—legendary audio producer behind Radiotopia / PRX, Third Coast, and now Audio Flux—to explore how audio storytelling can thrive even in uncertain times.
Julie shares how Audio Flux taps directly into the creative pulse the industry needs right now, offering a space where storytellers—veterans and newcomers alike—can experiment, collaborate, and produce three-minute audio pieces sparked by imaginative prompts. It’s a love letter to the artistry of sound and a subtle pushback against formulaic content.
TSU Created & Produced by Aaron Calafato & Brooks Borden