Al Empire

Jad Abumrad: Radio Host

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50:32 | Mar 27th, 2020

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Host and co-creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, Dolly Parton’s America, and more, Jad Abumrad has inspired the sounds of thousands of podcasts and radio shows around the world (Kerning Cultures Network...Show More



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kerningcultures recommended:Apr 14th, 2020

This episode of Al Empire features radio host (and honestly, the godfather of podcasting) Jad Abumrad. He is the host and co-creator of WNYC shows like Radiolab, More Perfect, Dolly Parton’s America, and more. Jad has inspired the sounds of thousands of podcasts and radio shows around the world (Ker...Show More

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mm recommended:Apr 15th, 2020

You know that feeling when you meet a star you've admire forever and that squeal of excitement in you that never ends? Yea, that's the excitement that exudes through @hebahfisher in this interview with one of the godfather's of podcasting, Jad Abumrad. So many fun moments in this interview like how ...Show More

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hebahfisher recommended:Apr 6th, 2020

I remember the first time I heard Radiolab. It was in 2008, and my friend sent me an email with a link to one of their hour-long podcast episodes. It took me weeks to finally click play (who has time to spend an hour listening, anyway?). I finally listened on a long car ride… and I was hooked for li...Show More

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dannyApr 6th, 2020

That's such a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. Will be listening to the episode.

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mmApr 6th, 2020

@hebahfisher This is so exciting!

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michelle_ebooksApr 7th, 2020

@hebahfisher i listened to this last week & enjoyed the episode so much, thank you for a great convo with jad! review to come... :’)

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michelle_ebooksApr 7th, 2020

radiolab was also my first podcast in a long car ride that made me fall in love with radio!

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mmApr 15th, 2020

@hebahfisher This was such a lovely lovely interview. I smiled in glee with you the whole time! Also: "I stalked their production team online until they graciously allowed me to sit in on editorial meetings when I was able to go to New York." <-- I want a Hebah Fisher version of this interview one d...Show More

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hebahfisherApr 15th, 2020

@michelle_ebooks Michelle I feel like we should be friends. 🤗

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hebahfisherApr 15th, 2020

@mm heheh thanks Melody 💙 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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