About this episode
Chachi interviews the team behind Apple’s #1 fiction podcast 'American Afterlife' about adapting a novel into an audio drama.
Chachi interviews the team behind Apple’s #1 fiction podcast "American Afterlife," actress Scarlett Estevez, author Pedro Hoffmeister, and producer/director Bill Stuart, about adapting a novel into an audio drama. Hear concrete takeaways on casting, script adaptation, sound and production choices, and tips for writers, actors, and producers turning prose into immersive audio storytelling.
People in this episode
Host: Chachi
Guests: Scarlett Estevez, Pedro Hoffmeister, Bill Stuart
Topics covered
- audio drama
- adaptation
- casting
- production
- storytelling
- writing
Keywords
- American Afterlife
- audio drama
- casting
- script adaptation
- sound production
- immersive storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Books & works: American Afterlife
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