Lost In The World Of Audio Fiction
Producer Morgan Givens working on his audio fiction podcast, "Flyest Fables." ASHLEIGH BING hide caption
Producer Morgan Givens working on his audio fiction podcast, "Flyest Fables."
ASHLEIGH BINGAudio fiction is experiencing something of a revolution here in the U.S.
It's an art form that goes back to the very start of radio — and it's back, with major companies pouring big money into audio dramas.
But what's driving this resurgence? And what caused audio dramas to fall out of favor until smartphones and podcasts brought them back?
To answer these questions, we spoke with David Rheinstrom, the host of the "Radio Drama Revival" podcast; Elena Fernández Collins, a podcast critic and journalist; James Kim, the creator and producer of the audio drama podcast "Moonface;" and Lisette Alvarez, the creator and producer of the audio fiction podcast "Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services."
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