The First Episode Of
W. Keith TimsThe First Episode Of is a podcast about audio drama and the creative process hosted by W. Keith Tims. In each show, I listen to the first episode of an indie audio drama, then have a discussion with the creators about the show, their methods, their struggles, and successes. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in storytelling and creativity, and with so much talent and variety out there... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | ||||
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Latest Episodes
Sister Indica discusses her over-the-top soap opera Blazed All Our Lives, her work with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the ridiculous fun of melodrama, drag performance as a political target, and how a one-off episode turned into a series.
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Meegan May and Lauren Anderson discuss their sci-fi comedy Starship Q Star, the importance of friction in comedy, their love of Star Trek, the freedom of writing Queer characters with flaws, and balancing the story you want to tell with the story tha... more
Brady Flanagan talks about his comedy sci-fi show Rogue Life, the problems of creative AIs, defying character stereotypes, pop culture, and pudding as a metaphor for motivation.
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Alex Kemp discusses his show The Very Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen, winner of Best Audio Fiction at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, his background in music, magical realism, erotic content in audio drama, and how to write award-winning shows.
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The First Episode Of is taking a short break, but will return with a new interview on November 26! Don't forget we have lots of fantastic guests in the back catalog and now's a great time to catch up on episodes you've missed.
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Kc Wayland talks about his zombie survival show We're Alive, fourteen years in audio drama, his experience in the Army, making spinoffs and sequels, and dealing with criticism.
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Rebecca Hanssen and Tommy Holmberg talk about their heavenly satire Be Not Afraid, their love of mythology, adding actors as the show evolved, success as a process, and discovering audio drama after reading books aloud together.
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Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee and author of Podcasting for Dummies Evo Terra joins us to celebrate the second anniversary of The First Episode Of. Evo talks about his love of audio drama, his curated audio fiction newsletter "The End," the state o... more
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Insightful and thoughtful, the this podcast provides the listener with new fiction podcasts and their creators perspective on the process. Your next discovey awaits!
Podchaser52 years agoTed Laurent- Much more than just a peek behind the curtain
This is one of those rare “inside baseball” kinds of shows that has strong appeal beyond what you’d consider to be the target audience (audio drama creators). Keith’s interview style is warm and engaging, and he guides his guests through discussions about their process, lessons learned, and pitfalls
Apple Podcasts5Mr. Furious
United States3 years ago Cannot recommend this podcast enough! Whether you are a veteran audio drama creator or a listener looking to dive deeper into the world of story telling through podcasts, there is no better resource. Hearing all the different ways people came to creating audio drama is absolutely fascinating, and getting first hand accounts about what goes into audio drama creation is invaluable to anyone looking to create their own stories through sound. Keith is truly the James Lipton of the audio drama world.... more
Podchaser54 years agoEchoes (In) Between- Fascinating and inspiring
A great idea for a podcast. It’s fun to hear other audio drama people nerd out on their projects - the creative process, as well as the nuts and bolts stuff related to audio dramas and podcasting in particular. W Keith asks insightful questions, the ones I’d want to ask. Highly recommend for any creative person.
Apple Podcasts5human-b-gon
Canada4 years ago - Dream come true for audio lovers
The show Is well produced, organized, edited and had excellent flow!! The even features sound clips/moments from the audio dramas being talked about. Those sound clips provide a great peak into the shows style and the questions give you a peak into the creator’s mind! Excellent show for audio drama fans.
Apple Podcasts5Manda MikalaUnited States4 years ago - Great idea very well done
This is a wonderful resource for audio drama fans just for the info. But it’s so well done. High level of quality in the host and the editing. Way beyond what it has to be. Great show.
Apple Podcasts5Strawhouse PicturesUnited States4 years ago - Really great show highlighting amazing talent
Great to hear about such diverse creatives.
Apple Podcasts5Weasel Bleu
United Kingdom4 years ago A fantastic look into the audio drama community! Very warm conversations with creators of a vast variety of shows! It's a great community of wonderful people, and this is a fun and fantastic step into the world.
Podchaser54 years agoJosie Eli Herman- If you love audio-drama…
…listen to this. Finding well-written dramas on podcast apps is so hit and miss, this show does a lot of the work for you. I’ve found some real gems through this. Thank you to W Keith Tims.
Apple Podcasts5So ycleptUnited Kingdom4 years ago This is a fantastic and fascinating resource for audio drama fans and creators alike - I was fortunate enough to feature on W. Keith Tims’ show a few weeks ago with The Chronicles of Wild Hollow, and it was delightful to have an in-depth and passionate discussion about our work. The show has a gentle, welcoming atmosphere that makes enjoying this listen no effort at all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Podchaser54 years agoChristian Powlesland"The First Episode of" is a podcast looking at the process and practice of creating audio drama. W. Keith Tims hosts the show brilliantly, chatting to the creators of drama podcasts and bringing out the essence of the shows and the motivations of their creators in making them. If you enjoy listening to drama podcasts or want an insight into how they are made this is a fascinating listen that always manages to be entertaining too. Highly recommended.
Podchaser54 years agoAlternativeStoriesVery thoughtful conversations with the creators of some of your favorite audio dramas. W. Keith Tims is a fantastic interviewer and the discussions are engaging. You always come away with a deeper awe for some of the brightest indie creators working today.
Podchaser54 years agoTrey TatumAn interesting show, with a genuine host who asks very good questions. Great for anyone interested in the behind the scenes of audiodramas.
Podchaser54 years agoItMe!!A fantastic listen for anyone interested in audio drama. Engaging interviews and cool stories to discover.
Podchaser54 years agoAsh CastleW Keith Tims is so supportive of and genuinely curious about new creators!
Podchaser54 years agoBrenna Anderson-Dowd
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Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Philippines/Arts/Performing Arts |
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