I have more than 15 years experience working in public media newsrooms. I’ve been responsible for radio and podcast production, reporting, interviewing, anchoring, board operation, hosting, audio mixing, and sound design. My award-winning stories have been distributed to NPR audiences across the country. With my company Smardon Productions, I’m applying these skills to my own podcasts and helping others create professional, immersive story-telling experiences.
My Podcasts
Next Door Strangers is a podcast about finding connection in a time of division. I hosted and produced it in partnership with public radio station KUER in Utah. It was selected for promotion by NPR One.
Changing Our Stories is an independent podcast about transformation. I am the host and executive producer. It has been syndicated on several radio stations.
Clients
Zion’s Suffragists from Deseret News tells the story of how Utah women became the first to vote in America. I am responsible for production and sound design.
SisterUp Podcast elevates the voices of female thought leaders, change makers, and activists. I am the producer and editor.
ConSULTING
URising is hosted by University of Utah President Ruth Watkins. I serve as a consultant on technical and editorial aspects of the podcast.
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