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The Study Hall Podcast
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Study Hall provides tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. Hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger, the Study Hall Podcast spotlights journalists making notable contributions to the media industry.
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The Literary Feud With Ryan Murphy Adaptation Potential ft. Heather Akumiah & Leah Abrams
2w ago00:51:03Tap to summarizeHeather Akumiah and Leah Abrams are the hosts of the Limousine podcast. Heather is the author of the novel "Bad Witches," while Leah is the author of the forthcoming novel "Dated." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Leah and Heather chat about literary events, book marketing, ideal sponsorships, literary feuds, and more. The two even reveal the next novel for their critically acclaimed book club series.... More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Revitalizing Local Media ft. Willy Blackmore
3w ago00:49:50Tap to summarizeWilly Blackmore is the editor in chief of Midcoast Villager, a weekly newspaper based in Maine. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Blackmore discusses his team's effort to build a community around local news. He also talks about finding local angles to national news stories. Read Midcoast Villager: https://www.midcoastvillager.com/ More about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Perez Hilton, Press Protection, and Project 2025 ft. Betsy Morais
4w ago00:49:09Tap to summarizeBetsy Morais is the editor in chief of Columbia Journalism Review. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Morais discusses CJR's reporting on press freedom. She highlights the case studies of Mario Guevara and Perez Hilton. In addition, she delves into how the uncertainty over finding a sustainable business model has factored into the fight for press protection. Keep up with CJR: https://members.cjr.org/member/ More about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Inside The Rise of True Crime IP ft. Jeff Maysh
Apr 1300:38:39Tap to summarizeJeff Maysh's investigative reporting has appeared in The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Daily Beast, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Maysh discusses what's behind our collective fascination with scammer content and how he finds stories with IP potential. In addition, he offers advice on how writers should navigate the contract negotiation process to ensure that their IP is protected. More info about Maysh's IP class: https://courses.outvoice.com/products/live_events/IPCourse More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →The Complex Reality of Mom Influencers ft. Fortesa Latifi
Apr 600:41:37Tap to summarizeFortesa Latifi is a senior writer for Yahoo News. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Latifi discusses her new book "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online." The book chronicles the rise of mom influencer content. Latifi shares insight her reporting process. She also offers a nuanced assessment on the risks of family influencers. More info about "Like, Follow, Subscribe" : https://bookshop.org/p/books/like-follow-subscribe-influencer-kids-and-the-cost-of-a-childhood-online-fortesa-latifi/0015d12afb1a78c2 More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →McMansions and The Trump Aesthetic ft. Kate Wagner
Mar 3000:43:59Tap to summarizeKate Wagner is the architecture critic at The Nation. She also runs the blog "McMansion Hell." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kate chats about the significance of McMansions, President Trump's tacky design choices, 1880s/1980s, gilded palaces, Saudi Arabia's failed future city, Iranian architecture, and gentrification. Subscribe to "McMansion Hell": https://mcmansionhell.com/ More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Tesla Fans, AI Fatigue, and Mogging ft. Miles Klee
Mar 2300:45:20Tap to summarizeMiles Klee, senior writer at Wired, chats about his reporting on Meta, social media addiction, AI, and internet culture. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Klee discusses how he translates niche internet stories for a broader audience. Works Cited: -https://www.wired.com/story/the-tesla-influencers-leaving-the-cult/ -https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-speaks-incel-now/ -https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-social-media-addiction-trial-meta/ Check out "Double Black Diamond" by Miles Klee and Mads Gobbo: https://asterismbooks.com/product/double-black-diamond-mads-gobbo-miles-klee More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Exploring The Survivor Narrative ft. Jamie Hood
Mar 1600:45:35Tap to summarizeJamie Hood's writing has appeared in The Drift, Bookforum, The Nation, and numerous publications. She is the author of How To Be A Good Girl: A Miscellany and Trauma Plot: A Life. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hood discusses the process of writing her memoir, the survivor narrative, personal essays in the post- #MeToo era, and the confessional form. More info about Trauma Plot: https://bookshop.org/p/books/trauma-plot-a-life-jamie-hood/50837adfe931ba99?ean=9780593686089&next=t More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz. Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Gourmet, TikTok Recipes, and Restaurant Coverage ft. Cale Weissman
Mar 1200:32:20Tap to summarizeCale Weissman is one of the worker-owners of Gourmet, a food magazine that has been recently revitalized. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Weissman chats about the return of Gourmet. He also discusses food content, restaurant coverage, worker-owned outlets, and aesthetically unappealing, albeit delicious, recipes. More info about Gourmet: https://gourmetmagazine.net/ More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Starting A Media Brand ft. Daisy Alioto
Mar 900:47:30Tap to summarizeDaisy Alioto is the co-founder and CEO of Dirt. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Alioto discussed the origins of her media company, the "post-subscription" model for media revenue, the taste economy, "Call Her Daddy," book coverage, and more. More info about Dirt: dirt.fyi More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
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