Reposted by Lori MortimerTransom @transom.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Transom is turning 25 and we’re marking it the best way we know how: by getting together for a weekend of exceptional audio. Join us in Woods Hole, MA for a very special gathering: • Workshops + talks • Deep listening • Food + beach + rest Sept 17–19, 2026. Details coming soon. Save the date. 174 7
Reposted by Lori MortimerYooree Losordo @yooreelosordo.com · 21/01/2026Doesn't happen very often, but there are a bunch of Radiotopia shows doing live shows/appearances in the next few months. I did a round-up in today's Citizen, our monthly newsletter. radiotopia.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zstljd... Subscribe here if you don't already www.radiotopia.fm/citizenradiotopia.cmail20.comEverywhere all at once 011 1
Reposted by Lori MortimerAriel Edwards-Levy @aedwardslevy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025"there's a new serif in town" 1004146802488 14.7K
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 29/11/2025Just saw Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3) at our local small theater. Packed house, & the crowd loved it. Lots of big laughs + applause @ end. Why such a limited release b4 going to @netflix.com on 12/12? Was a blast to see in a crowded theater. @rianjohnson.bsky.social et al are getting hosed. 020 2
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 28/11/2025My favorite part is where, when trapping wild turkeys, they used pipe bombs to launch a net over them. 😭 The turkeys didn’t even flinch. Just stood still through the explosion and while the net draped over them. 🦃 010 1
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 10/11/2025Stumbled upon @shelflifebooksrva.bsky.social while walking around Richmond, VA today. What a great little bookstore! Grabbed The People’s Project for my flight home tonite. Perfect carry-on size. Been on my TBR for a while. Thank you, @theferocity.bsky.social & @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social 281 8
Reposted by Lori MortimerWill Coley @willcoley.bsky.social · 22/10/2025I've been creating resources lists with Listly for years but the website is going away soon so I'm recreating the lists on my website. To start, here's a list of online archival resources for audio and video productions. Please suggest additions! aquifermedia.com/lists/archiv...aquifermedia.comArchival Sources for Audio & Video ProductionsThis is a crowd-sourced resource list generated by subscribers of the NY Radio Club listserve. Please suggest additions of any resources that you have found useful. For information on “fair u… 021 2
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 09/10/2025Finally got myself a pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones, and wow, do they sound different from the pair I’ve been using. So much brighter. I feel like I need to go listen to everything I’ve made and re-evaluate the mixes. 😂 010 1
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 07/10/2025Getting started as a podcaster or audio producer? On Nov 1, I'm teaching "Sound Design for Narrative Podcasts," where we'll listen to audio pieces & explore sound-design fundamentals for narrative stories. This is a collaborative class - lots of listening & discussion. Join us!bit.lySound Design for Narrative Audio (Online) - Maine Media Workshops + College 020 2
Reposted by Lori MortimerMichael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Do not pay $100,000 to become a podcaster for the love of god 903160452 3.2K
Reposted by Lori MortimerUnpacking Peanuts Podcast @unpackingpeanuts.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Happy International Podcast Day. Not sure what to listen to? Sign up for great recommendation newsletters from @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social @erikthejones.bsky.social and Orecchiabile from Chiara Sagramola on Substack. #internationalpodcastday 153 5
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 29/09/2025Western Mass is western Massing (iPhone doesn’t do it justice) 010 1
Reposted by Lori MortimerBoston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 24/09/2025We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics. 18946 89
Reposted by Lori MortimerPeter Albrechtsen @lydrummet.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Nice drawing by Randy Thom: #sounddesign #filmmaking 0163 16
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 18/09/2025Disney+ customer service line, for those getting blocked online: (888) 905-7888 I had about a 2 minute wait, and then was helped very cordially in canceling my subscription 011 1
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 22/08/2025@radiolab.bsky.social + @transom.bsky.social + 🦈🦈🦈🦈 + Cape Cod + summer = perfection. 030 3
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 15/08/2025Imagine the thrill of seeing @bartona104.bsky.social come across my podfeed — as a guest on Creative Nonfiction, one of my favorite shows. Will listen this weekend for Julia’s take on editing for audio vs print! Available on all podcast apps or here: brendanomeara.com/episode-483-...brendanomeara.comEpisode 483: Off the Page and Into the Ears with Julia Barton – Home of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast 120 2
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 15/08/2025Man, the Cape is having a hot audio summer, two weekends in a row! 010 1
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 14/08/2025Live sharks + Radiolab + Transom — how great is this? 010 1
Reposted by Lori MortimerDavid Gura @davidgura.bsky.social · 20/07/2025This will help you find a public radio or television station that stands to lose 50 percent or more of its revenue:adoptastation.orgAdopt A Station 24638480 638
Reposted by Lori MortimerJody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · 20/07/2025Read the thread but also this is a great new tool —> adoptastation.orgadoptastation.orgAdopt A Station 176 7
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 07/07/2025🌞 Working on an audio project & need feedback on your sound design? I’m offering 5 free 30-min listening/feedback sessions this July & August. Commentary on overall sound, music, sfx, soundscape, pacing, timing, mood & tone, etc. Sign up: bit.ly/4nASN8F #audio #sounddesign #podcastingbit.lyFree Sound-Design Consulting w/Lori Mortimer – Summer 2025Are you a podcaster or audio storyteller working on a project this summer? I’m offering 5 free sound-design consulting sessions via video (30 mins) during July & August 2025. Open to all experience le... 044 4
Reposted by Lori MortimerAIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Don't miss your chance to explore the art of short-form audio through creative exercises, careful listening, discussions, and play co-taught by audio makers and collaborators @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social and @jayy-gee-bee.bsky.social.soundpath.coSmall Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling (Fall 2025)This 4-week course will uncover the art of creating short form audio — from generating ideas to making the damn thing. 133 3
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 22/06/2025When in Woods Hole, you have to stop at the radio center of the universe. ❤️🎙️📻@wcai-npr.bsky.social 020 2
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 18/06/2025Audio lovers, today's the day! Join us at 4 pm ET to hear all 15 @audioflux.bsky.social Circuit 05 finalists. I'll have a chance to say a few words about my piece, "The Prepack." bit.ly/3ZF9OnU RSVP here (it's free): bit.ly/4e5gqBIbit.lyHappy Hour with Audio Flux Circuit 05 FinalistsCome listen to 15 three-minute finalist-fluxworks submitted to Audio Flux Circuit 05 with Julie Shapiro and John Delors of Audio Flux. 030 3
Reposted by Lori MortimerJulie Shapiro @jatomic.bsky.social · 05/06/2025I'm having the best time prepping for this! Stories, clips, episodes from all over, about every topic imaginable. If you're looking to re-examine your own creative audio practice, this course is for you. If you're craving audio inspiration and community, this course is also for you! Listeners unite! 043 4
Reposted by Lori MortimerJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 18/05/2025Hey, do you have a GoFundMe that you would like to bring attention to? Here's a thread to do that in. Tell us what it's about and drop a link to the GFM (or other similar verifiable fundraising site). It can be your own, or one you feel confident sharing. Either way, share away! 133637198 637
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 15/05/2025Just willed myself through the point in a mix where I ask if I’m still making it sound better or if I’m just making it sound different. 😂 A small break to clear my ears was all I needed. 020 2
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 15/05/2025I started listening to Half-Life yesterday. The best show I’ve listened to in 2025, hands down. 042 4
Reposted by Lori MortimerChris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025It's almost time! #AirCon 2025 is upon us and will be bringing a whole week jam-packed with talks and presentations from a whopping 100 speakers spanning the gamut from freelancing to audio direction. To wrap up the event, #GameAudio Boston & AirWiggles are hosting an in-person meetup! #sounddesignbolttracks.comSoon: The Game Audio Boston x AirWiggles Meetup!It's that time again! AirCon 2025, the international online audio conference hosted by AirWiggles is happening once more and will bring you a jam-packed week of talks, panels, deep dives, and thought-... 0273 27
Reposted by Lori MortimerLewis Thompson @lewisthompsound.bsky.social · 12/05/2025The #AirCon25 schedule is here! 63 free audio-production-for-media livestreams from 102 audio professionals: taking place from June 7th at airwiggles.com/aircon! It's been a real mission getting it all together :) If you're into #gameaudio, #audiopost then do stop by Airwiggles and tune in! 🙂 15425 54
Reposted by Lori MortimerHector Diaz @iamhectordiaz.com · 08/05/2025A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope 37285828051 28.6K
Reposted by Lori MortimerAIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Dial Determination Drive, by Emma Lehman (Los Angeles, CA) Periodic Triumphs, by Craig Eley (Madison, WI) The Prepack, by Lori Mortimer (Amherst, MA) Plus, Laura Ubate who was commissioned to do a fluxworks. The winners will debut at Sound Scene in Washington, D.C. on June 1st. 041 4
Reposted by Lori MortimerAIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Another round of applause for AIR members selected for Audio Flux's Circuit 05 Fluxworks! A to Z Luggage Repair: Will Coley The Ashes: Jessie Graham + Rekha Murthy Birdland Refracted: Milio Boogie + Kim Fox Book 10 by Clive Pollard: Todd Wemmer Detour: Danni Stewartaudioflux.orgCircuit 05 — AUDIO FLUX 151 5
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 05/05/2025Blown away to have had my piece, The Prepack, selected as a finalist for Audio Flux Circuit 5. What an honor to be among these other audio makers. I can't wait to hear all finalist Fluxworks! 021 2
Reposted by Lori MortimerJulia Barton @bartona104.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Soon would be a great time for the few who made millions in podcasting to announce large gifts to their local public radio stations. 2383 38
Reposted by Lori MortimerMaris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Also worth noting, on Indie Bookstore Day, that Libro.fm is having an incredible sale which will directly support the local bookshop of your choice. libro.fm/sale/alllibro.fmAll sale audiobooksCheck out the selection of Libro.fm’s on-sale audiobooks! 1290194 290
Reposted by Lori MortimerTim Prebble HISSandaROAR @hissandaroar.bsky.social · 21/04/2025truly old school! www.youtube.com/watch?v=20UI...youtube.comOld Disney Sound Effects | Side By Side Comparison (Jimmy MacDonald)YouTube video by Thomas H. Smith 2345 34
Reposted by Lori MortimerCities and Memory @citiesandmemory.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Launching today - our biggest ever project! Sonic Heritage explores the sounds of the world’s most famous sights, with 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites and items of intangible heritage, all reimagined by artists to create a new way to experience these incredible spaces 🏛️🎧 citiesandmemory.com/heritage 08335 83
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 03/04/2025Thrilled that my short audio piece, "The Pain," was chosen for on-air play by @radiophrenia.bsky.social. TY! If you have 1.5 mins, you can listen to it here: soundcloud.com/user-3024161... The festival will air on the radio 24 hrs/day from Apr 7-20. Stream it here: radiophrenia.scot/listen/radiophrenia.scotListen – Radiophrenia 030 3
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 01/04/2025Ahhhhhh, @audioflux.bsky.social Circuit 5 submission is done and sent. I can’t wait to hear what everyone else came up with for this prompt! 🎙️🎧🎵 150 5
Reposted by Lori MortimerDavy Gardner @davygardner.bsky.social · 01/04/2025ANNOUNCEMENT! 🤩🤩🤩 The podcast & audio dates for the Tribeca Festival are JUNE 10th - 14th! Plus additional programming and community hangs throughout the full fest (6/5-6/14) for those of you who will be in nyc! More info coming soon Can’t wait to celebrate with you all this summer! 🎉🎉🎉 0113 11
Lori Mortimer @lorimortimer.com · 31/03/2025I'm teaching "Sound Design for Narrative Audio" online this Sat., April 4, & we need at least 2 more people to register. Have you been wanting to get started with or level up your storytelling sound design? Join us! We'll cover the fundamentals, w/lots of listening & discussion. bit.ly/4j4qVGIbit.lySound Design for Narrative Audio (Online) - Maine Media Workshops + College 021 2
Reposted by Lori MortimerEarth.fm @earth-fm.bsky.social · 31/03/2025"The elephant comes nearby and passes under the tree where the microphones are placed, allowing you to hear it breathe, rumble, break branches, and move around up close." 🦣 Recording by Jan Brelih, Thailandearth.fmAsian Elephants: At Night - earth.fmListen to the Asian elephant’s trumpet sounds from the distant valley. As the recording progresses, the elephant comes nearby and passes under the tree where the microphones are placed, allowing you… 021 2
Reposted by Lori MortimerJulia Barton @bartona104.bsky.social · 31/03/2025If you've enjoyed my posts and random findings on radio history, or sincere snark about podcasting, you will probably like the newsletter I've just started: continuous-wave.beehiiv.comcontinuous-wave.beehiiv.comContinuous WaveA newsletter and site exploring the forgotten history of broadcast and all electronic media. 1157 15