I’m a long-form audio producer and editor focused on stories at the intersection of culture, ethics, and lived experience. I specialize in in-depth interviews and narrative audio that move beyond soundbites to explore how people think and the worlds they inhabit. I’m the founder and host of InterviewTime Podcast, where I produce what I describe as phenomenological audio portraits—extended conversations designed to reveal perspective, context, and meaning over time. I’m also the co-founder of The Authentic Cinema Podcast, a long-running series that examines film as a cultural and ethical expression, outside of purely commercial frameworks. My approach to audio production is grounded in three principles: deep preparation, editorial clarity, and genuine curiosity. I focus as much on how a conversation is structured as on what is said, shaping interviews into coherent, engaging narratives while preserving the integrity of the speaker’s voice. Before focusing fully on audio, I spent several years in digital project management at Gannett/LocaliQ, managing 50+ projects annually and coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining timelines and editorial standards. I also founded Cold Frame Collective, a video production company where I developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling, production workflows, and collaborative creative work. Together, these experiences inform how I structure narratives, manage production, and collaborate with clients and teams. What I bring to production: Editorial research and story development Interview preparation and conversational structure Audio recording, editing, and post-production (Adobe Premiere) Project coordination and workflow management Collaborative, team-based production I’m drawn to work that serves the public interest, treats complex subjects with care, and amplifies voices that are often overlooked. I value clarity, context, and accuracy, and I approach every project with a strong sense of editorial responsibility. Currently seeking: Podcast production, long-form audio journalism, and public-media-adjacent projects. 📩 Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Michael Baron Portland

I’m a long-form audio producer and editor focused on stories at the intersection of culture, ethics, and lived experience. I specialize in in-depth interviews and narrative audio that move beyond soundbites to explore how people think and the worlds they inhabit. I’m the founder and host of InterviewTime Podcast, where I produce what I describe as phenomenological audio portraits—extended conversations designed to reveal perspective, context, and meaning over time. I’m also the co-founder of The Authentic Cinema Podcast, a long-running series that examines film as a cultural and ethical expression, outside of purely commercial frameworks. My approach to audio production is grounded in three principles: deep preparation, editorial clarity, and genuine curiosity. I focus as much on how a conversation is structured as on what is said, shaping interviews into coherent, engaging narratives while preserving the integrity of the speaker’s voice. Before focusing fully on audio, I spent several years in digital project management at Gannett/LocaliQ, managing 50+ projects annually and coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining timelines and editorial standards. I also founded Cold Frame Collective, a video production company where I developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling, production workflows, and collaborative creative work. Together, these experiences inform how I structure narratives, manage production, and collaborate with clients and teams. What I bring to production: Editorial research and story development Interview preparation and conversational structure Audio recording, editing, and post-production (Adobe Premiere) Project coordination and workflow management Collaborative, team-based production I’m drawn to work that serves the public interest, treats complex subjects with care, and amplifies voices that are often overlooked. I value clarity, context, and accuracy, and I approach every project with a strong sense of editorial responsibility. Currently seeking: Podcast production, long-form audio journalism, and public-media-adjacent projects. 📩 Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a long-form audio producer and editor focused on stories at the intersection of culture, ethics, and lived experience. I specialize in in-depth interviews and narrative audio that move beyond soundbites to explore how people think and the worlds they inhabit.

I’m the founder and host of InterviewTime Podcast, where I produce what I describe as phenomenological audio portraits—extended conversations designed to reveal perspective, context, and meaning over time. I’m also the co-founder of The Authentic Cinema Podcast, a long-running series that examines film as a cultural and ethical expression, outside of purely commercial frameworks.

My approach to audio production is grounded in three principles: deep preparation, editorial clarity, and genuine curiosity. I focus as much on how a conversation is structured as on what is said, shaping interviews into coherent, engaging narratives while preserving the integrity of the speaker’s voice.

Before focusing fully on audio, I spent several years in digital project management at Gannett/LocaliQ, managing 50+ projects annually and coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining timelines and editorial standards. I also founded Cold Frame Collective, a video production company where I developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling, production workflows, and collaborative creative work. Together, these experiences inform how I structure narratives, manage production, and collaborate with clients and teams.

What I bring to production:

Editorial research and story development

Interview preparation and conversational structure

Audio recording, editing, and post-production (Adobe Premiere)

Project coordination and workflow management

Collaborative, team-based production

I’m drawn to work that serves the public interest, treats complex subjects with care, and amplifies voices that are often overlooked. I value clarity, context, and accuracy, and I approach every project with a strong sense of editorial responsibility.

Currently seeking: Podcast production, long-form audio journalism, and public-media-adjacent projects.

📩 Contact: Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Producer / Host at Interview Time Podcast
January 1, 2021 - Present
Interview-based audio program exploring 21st-century social and cultural experience. Pitch, research, and develop episodic ideas grounded in live experience and social context; book and prepare guests; conduct pre-interviews and develop question frameworks; produce and host long-form interviews with editorial focus and clarity; edit audio for pacing, structure, and write episode descriptions.
Co-Founder / Producer / Co-Host at The Authentic Cinema Podcast
January 1, 2023 - Present
Long-form discussion podcast examining film as cultural and ethical expression. Co-develop editorial vision and production standards; research thematic and historical context to guide structured discussion; prepare outlines to maintain narrative flow and clarity; record, edit, and publish episodes; manage show notes.
Website Project Manager at Gannett / LocaliQ
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Managed 50+ digital projects annually in a deadline-driven media environment; collaborated with editorial, design, development, and support teams; communicated complex information clearly to stakeholders; maintained project schedules, scope, and quality standards.
Founder / Video Producer at Cold Frame Collective
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Pitched, developed, and produced short-form video and branded content; managed all stages of production from pre-production planning through post-production editing; coordinated talent, crew, and logistics to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Store Support Team Leader at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2021
Led and supervised an 85-member team in a fast-paced, public-facing environment; trained, mentored, and coached team members; developed expertise in interpersonal skills through daily collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Education

Professional Program in Producing, Film Production at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
BFA, Theater Arts (Performance) at University of Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services