A production from Podcast Allies. Become a better storyteller, in audio and beyond.

About

What does it take to become a beloved podcast host? What do the best hosts do that keep listeners coming back, episode after episode?

Sound Judgment takes listeners into the studios — and the minds — of your favorite audio storytellers. In each episode, lifelong journalist Elaine Appleton Grant and a top audio creator deconstruct one of their episodes. It’s not just a revealing conversation about the art and craft of audio storytelling, it’s a sound-rich narrative interview: Elaine plays back clips from her guest’s podcast. Together, they explore the storyteller’s creative choices in a “living learning lab.”

Host Elaine Appleton Grant is a lifelong journalist and veteran of public radio. New episodes are released every other week.

 

“Elaine is specific and thorough, answering questions that everyone is wondering, but not too many people are addressing. Each episode is packed with real advice, multiple takeaways for people in audio. The takeaways at the end are hugely valuable.” 
— LAUREN PASSELL, TINK MEDIA

 

Awards & Accolades

 

 

 

 
Thanks to Everybody Media for including us in the 2023 International Women's Podcast Awards. We entered the category, "A Moment of Insight from a Role Model," with our episode featuring Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment, talking about his animating force, which is empathy. He also speaks about having grown up in a cult and seeing storytelling weaponized, which we're seeing today -- and choosing to use storytelling for good. Congratulations to all of the podcasters who won and to all of those who were shortlisted!
 

 

Learn more about Sound Judgment:

Check out the New Listener Guide - Not sure where to start listening to Sound Judgment? We've pulled together some playlists to help you get started. Choose an episode based on format, topic, or maybe a host you love. 

View the Sound Judgment Media Kit - Our media kit is an overview of the show for potential partners, future guests, and industry professionals. 

 

Sound Judgment Credits:

Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. Elaine Appleton Grant is our host and producer. Sound design by Andrew Parrella. Our gorgeous cover art is by Sarah Edgell. Podcast management by Tina Bassir.