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Past Issues
The Art of the Cold Open
Why the first 30 seconds of your episode decide whether anyone stays. Plus: new episodes from The Corridor and Field Notes.
We Hit 2 Million Listens
A milestone and a reflection on what we've learned about making research accessible through audio.
Interview Technique: Silence is a Tool
The most powerful technique in long-form interviewing is knowing when to stop talking. How we use silence across our shows.
Behind the Scenes: How We Edit
A detailed look at our editing workflow. From raw recording to final master — the 47 steps in between.
Introducing Open Access
Our newest show gives postgraduate students a microphone and an audience. Here's why we built it.
Why We Don't Do Seasons
The seasonal format is popular in podcasting. We tried it. It didn't work for us. Here's what we do instead.