Reviews
“Sound School Podcast, formerly “How Sound”, started my audio obsession. I started listening when I worked on a project with Island communities who were starting their own radio stations, and beginning to experiment with audio documentaries. The beauty of “Sound School” is that you can be...”Read full review »
DDWD1972 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/23/23
“Rob gets it and he wants you to get it too. Thanks for making this show Rob!”
Flyawayfarm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
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“Rob provides very good suggestions and insights on the “How To’s” of podcasting. He presents exciting and well represented examples for his critiques and guidance. Only suggestion for him to follow is it to keep his articulation clear of crackles and dry mouth. Thumbs up.”
Solo-rear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
“This show has been a cherished source of intel, tips and tricks for basically as long as I can remember. It’s also creative and wide-ranging - you can tell Mr. Rosenthal is keenly aware he is making a podcast about making podcasts (and radio). Everything is careful. And I’ve always appreciated...”Read full review »
dswdrff via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/23
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“I’ve been listening to this pod since the ‘SaltCast’ days. Frankly, I’m embarrassed that I haven’t reviewed this program until now. Rob’s a treasure and I hope he continues to share great stories (and their backstories) with us for years to come.”
nourseman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/22
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“I like this pod, but you feature two trans artists in this most recent episode and manage to misgender both of them despite you using audio of one of them saying their pronouns! How does that happen? How does that get through a script checking process? Ariana deserves better then this”
meatythreee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“Sound School Podcast is a story-centered sound universe that will almost certainly help you see whatever you are working on now more clearly. You’ll hear, “don’t stop.” And you really won’t want to stop. Because, our guide, Rob, shares stories with a balanced mix of deeply serious craft talk and...”Read full review »
x6471v via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/22
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“Always useful”
Mary Rothschild via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
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“As a podcast producer, How Sound is my Bible. I have never listened to an episode without learning something helpful or hearing something that reinforces my nuanced practice. And it’s genuinely fun to listen to, every time it makes me smile or experience a moment of awe. I recommend How Sound...”Read full review »
Skrill Meadow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/22
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“Helped me getting started with podcasting! Thanks for the lessons and reflections on all the different details and topics of how to design audio storytelling.”
Peter_Jørgensen via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
03/05/21
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“I’ve had HowSound on my radar for a while but hadn’t been making any audio stories until, in the middle of the pandemic, I dove headfirst into making a podcast with my 95 year old dad called “Keeping Dad Alive.” Now I search the archive to find episodes that relate to questions that come up. For...”Read full review »
Keeping Dad Alive via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/21
“There is so much to love about this show. The host is excellent - dedicated, knowledgeable, and well connected enough to reach great guests. The guests are diverse though, and so are the stories and podcasts featured. You really feel like you are along for the ride of Rob’s sharp and incessant...”Read full review »
Sharron Lovell via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/20
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“I find every episode so interesting and inspiring. Most definitely my favourite podcast.”
Bakermira via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/20/20
“How Sound is like a “master’s class” on making audio that not just sounds amazing, but appropriately amazing. Listen intently as Rob dissects the decision-making process these audio creators go through, with his honest feedback and criticism. The sample clips he provides are rich, engaging,...”Read full review »
I’m still Evo Terra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/20
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“Searching for information on sound design, I happened on your podcast on this topic. Quite interesting and has given me a bit more to consider as I venture down the path of trying to launch my own podcast “Consider if you Will!”.
Subsequently have been listening to other episodes. Excellent...”Read full review »
Peeshnuck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
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“Rob is the best type of educator: he provides examples of how something can be done, explains it in an approachable and technical way (when appropriate), he is personable and light hearted, and best of all he has integrity (see Scoring Stories: Part 2 - music as emotional authoritarianism - as 1...”Read full review »
idfarmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/20
“I went back and started at the first episode. I have systematically listened to each one. Some twice. I have followed featured podcasts from Rob’s recommendations. Shared them with friends. And I have incorporated everything I hear into my own podcast efforts. I say efforts because sometimes I...”Read full review »
Masters Degree in Radio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/19
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“Rob does such an amazing job with this podcast. I’ll be listening to an episode, and I will get so completely sucked into one of the bits he’s selected to play, that I totally forget what the episode was about. Then I re-play it, and I’m like “oh yeah, that’s right, he was going to play that bit...”Read full review »
Radio Fly-In via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/19
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“Rob Rosenthal is a great teacher and this is an excellent podcast for aspiring radio producers. Highly recommend.”
Nicky N. Nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/19
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“The best source of information for interview techniques. The web site is an amazing resource for all who seek wisdom in the area of field recording and choice of equipment.”
IanRecorder via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/19
“I am a 37 year old founder of Hadithi ya Africa. A live story telling platform inspired by the Moth.
We recently started producing a podcast and Rose Rosenthal has been a great find.
I cannot wait until you bring the Transom workshops to South Africa.”
Thandwefika via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/17/19
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“This has helped me so much when making my own audio. Rob is an expert instructor and there are open and honest and USEFUL interviews that offer real insight into the radio/audio making process. There are also moments where scenes/sections of audio are broken down and analyzed which really helps...”Read full review »
Holkpzzzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/19
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“How Sound is a great podcast if you’d like to dive deep and understand the art and craft of great radio storytelling. Insight into the decisions made to create a great radio story only makes listening to them a richer experience. The opportunity to get to do so, listening to a segment, then...”Read full review »
EGlist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/19
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“When I got curious about how radio was made- I stumbled upon HowSound - which became the most epic resource imaginable for me!!! I wound up joining the PRX website and streaming every episode of HowSound back to day one. Then skipped on back to the entire SaltCast which was the predecessor to...”Read full review »
Dayrocket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/18
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“I'm so grateful for How Sound! As a longtime print journalist making a transition to radio, with three small kids who make it impossible for me to even think of applying to the Transom workshop, listening to How Sound kind of feels like the next best thing - useful, easily understandable...”Read full review »
Jennifer Beanstalk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/18
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“Thanks, Rob, for a show every podcaster and radio producer should keep under their pillow. Always learning something from listening to it since I discovered it a few years back.”
diego california via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/18
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“Learned so much from this. Could be a course on podcasting.”
Monty6919 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/17
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“Rob Rosenthal delivers masterful storytelling in how-to format, a more competent use of vibrating air molecules is hardly imaginable, every minute a must hear for your ear.”
Danish Guy in L.A. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/17
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“Rob Rosenthal and the HowSound team have become like family to me. As I learn how to create my own radio programs and Podcasts, I routinely invite them all into my living room via the Podcast to teach me the ropes. In the world of journalism, they often say that the secret to a good story is when...”Read full review »
Steven Shepard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/17
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“You couldn’t ask for a more comprehensive, candid, and useful look into the craft of audio production, radio, and podcasting. Rob is a gentle, knowledgeable, funny, self-effacing, and incisive guide. If there is a new episode in my queue, it’s always the first thing I listen to.”
WorldWideWade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/17
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“One of my long-time favourite podcasts - a great way to learn audio and storytelling techniques, and discover interesting radio stories and podcasts. I love the format of focusing on a single story, interviewing its maker and hearing about the creative process. All with convivial, warm, expert...”Read full review »
JanePeveril via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/04/17
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“As a wannabe podcaster, this is invaluable. The information shared is great, the insights are absolutely usable, and the variety of material really shows the strength of podcasting as a medium.”
Squirrelhenge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/17
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“As a podcaster myself, I am listening to howsound for inspiration and motivation. To be better, to do amazing things and to open my mind for another approaches to the work. Thank you for every episode!”
karyslav via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
09/22/17
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“This has been my unofficial classroom and podcast suggestion source. I never miss an episode as each one is so informative. Brilliant!”
Podhead42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/17
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“I've been to the Third Coast festival, which is a great way to connect with people and ideas around making radio. But How Sound is still far and away one of the best resources for inspiration. Rob deconstructs great radio stories in great detail to help you understand narrative, structure,...”Read full review »
the_drumrunner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/17
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“I’ve produced a weekly podcast and and now a contributor to Polyamory Weekly.
I’m 50 years old with three kids and a career in South Africa so I can’t spend however many weeks in a residency program.
But I can have Rob Rosenthal in my pocket. He and his guests have definitely helped me make...”Read full review »
Erich Viedge via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/21/17
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“Great podcast to learn techniques and approaches to do the best work you can in radio and podcasts. Love it!”
ArlieOutlaw via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/17
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“I originally started listening to How Sound looking for ideas/tips/info on the technical aspects of capturing sound. While that does feature in the podcast, it's much more about the story telling. And, in the process of explaining storytelling, Rob shows us real examples from real podcasts....”Read full review »
NoeR2B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/17
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“Rob is a fantastic teacher and storyteller, and this podcast is a must listen for anyone who wants to make great radio!”
billyinthedarby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/17
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“...but riveting. Rob Rosenthal is a genius teacher and guide, his guest lecturers skilled and passionate, and the classroom is familiar and welcome, doubling as a podcast and a curriculum.
Thank you, HowSound team. This show is better than the gift-getting part of Christmas.”
Jonesar22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/17
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“Finally, a podcast truly about story telling and journalism that you can learn from. This podcast achieves with many other informational podcasts don't - learning by doing. You don't have to be a journalist or a writer do you appreciate this podcast. It's fascinating for everyone.”Read full review »
cafewhiskey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/17
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“Not your typical "how to" series. I learned a lot from some of the best being on this show and sharing their process.”Read full review »
EmonHassan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/17
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“I enjoy listening to this podcast and I don't even crete podcasts. I like how he breaks down stories and story telling. Definitely worth a listen.”Read full review »
rayj710 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/17
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“Thanks Rob!
I appreciate the education and the exposure to a diverse cornucopia of stories that I would not hear if it was not for you and this podcast. You inspire me!”
Ehshhzwjeixj via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/15/17
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“I listen to Rob / Howsound every time there's a new episode up. For years Rob's show (and his guests and their stories) has been a steady guide for me on my media path. Apart from being a 'how-to' for professionals and budding producers, each episode of Howsound is just a really...”Read full review »
jmpat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/17
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“As a beginning host for my own podcast, I find this practical, insightful, useful. Bravo and thanks. With gratitude, Steve Leveen, America the Bilingual”
Doc Paddles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/17
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Happy Californian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/17
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“First season was amazing and I gave them money for the second. Now rather than a cool, interesting sound each week, we get random audio of their US tour. I'm really disappointed.”Read full review »
Sisyphusrocksinportland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/17
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