The Rough Draft

Episode Summary In this episode, host Kendell Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for crafting sound-rich stories by utilizing transformative music & immersive sound design. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast] where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/], was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/]and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X [https://x.com/pbalonon_rosen] Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3HASKC3EFJbTmOBGLxH2jq?si=89f7390db68f4497], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-draft/id1730123012], or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rev/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rev-com/] and X [https://twitter.com/rev] The Rough Draft is produced by Rev [http://www.rev.com/], and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast]. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren’t Reading Alright’ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kids-arent-reading-all-right/id1346207297?i=1000677671614] from Today Explained. Listen to Peter’s story ‘What Dad Left Behind’ [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/what-dad-left-behind/]from This is Uncomfortable. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com [https://the-rough-draft.captivate.fm/rev]

Episode Summary In this episode, Peter Balonon-Rosen discusses producing "What Dad Left Behind" [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/what-dad-left-behind/], an episode for the podcast "This Is Uncomfortable." The episode is a deeply personal story about his friend Dean's experience with an  inheritance after his father's death. Peter shares his approach to balancing journalistic integrity with personal relationships, and how this experience shaped his interviewing technique with other subjects dealing with sensitive topics. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast] where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/], was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/]and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X [https://x.com/pbalonon_rosen] Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3HASKC3EFJbTmOBGLxH2jq?si=89f7390db68f4497], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-draft/id1730123012], or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rev/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rev-com/] and X [https://twitter.com/rev] The Rough Draft is produced by Rev [http://www.rev.com/], and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast]. Listen to Peter’s story ‘What Dad Left Behind’ [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/what-dad-left-behind/]from This is Uncomfortable. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com [https://the-rough-draft.captivate.fm/rev]

Episode Summary In this episode of The Rough Draft, Vox producer Peter Balonon-Rosen shares insights into his creative process as an audio producer. He describes his approach to story selection, sourcing stories, and he reflects on how COVID-19 transformed podcast production. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast] where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/], was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/]and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X [https://x.com/pbalonon_rosen] Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3HASKC3EFJbTmOBGLxH2jq?si=89f7390db68f4497], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-draft/id1730123012], or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rev/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rev-com/] and X [https://twitter.com/rev] The Rough Draft is produced by Rev [http://www.rev.com/], and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast]. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com [https://the-rough-draft.captivate.fm/rev]

Episode Summary In this episode, host Kendall Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for creating sound rich stories that use music and sound effects.  Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast] where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/], was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable [https://www.marketplace.org/shows/this-is-uncomfortable-reema-khrais/]and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X [https://x.com/pbalonon_rosen] Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3HASKC3EFJbTmOBGLxH2jq?si=89f7390db68f4497], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-draft/id1730123012], or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rev/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rev-com/] and X [https://twitter.com/rev] The Rough Draft is produced by Rev [http://www.rev.com/], and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Listen to Today Explained [https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast]. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren’t Reading Alright’ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kids-arent-reading-all-right/id1346207297?i=1000677671614] from Today Explained. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com [https://the-rough-draft.captivate.fm/rev]

Episode Summary Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning. In this episode, he talks about leading a team that helps educate professionals and how he balances his personal creative projects with a corporate job. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josholenslager/] Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3HASKC3EFJbTmOBGLxH2jq?si=89f7390db68f4497], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-draft/id1730123012], or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rev/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rev-com/] and X [https://twitter.com/rev]. The Rough Draft is produced by Rev [http://www.rev.com], and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com [https://the-rough-draft.captivate.fm/rev]