Black lives matter.

We mourn the loss of Black lives to reprehensible acts of violence by police and white supremacists and the ways in which society silences that pain and grief.

We stand with our Black podcasters, storytellers, artists, teachers, and partners who bravely share their stories and dismantle dominant narratives to create a more just, beautiful world.

We fight alongside all who believe in racial justice by sharing our time, money, and resources with those involved in the #BlackLivesMatter movement, not just this week but from this day forward.

And we will examine the structures that exist within the Podcast Garage to build anti-racist spaces for all to make their voices heard.

We have been silent for the last week because we wanted to come forward with tangible resources and meaningful ways to serve our community. So, why are we saying this now? Racial inequality is built on systems going back hundreds of years. However, this moment is an inflection point for our communities. We all need to take responsibility for ourselves and our spaces, look critically at the ways in which the media represents us, and imagine radical futures by telling new stories.

In the coming weeks, we commit to:

Host conversations focused on creativity, identity, and social justice
Share anti-racism and media literacy materials for audio makers
Offer tangible support to Black podcasters, journalists, and storytellers
Continue to assess and communicate our long-term plans to support new and diverse voices with the resources they need to thrive

Free | Audio Equipment Rentals

We are now offering free one-week rentals for organizations or individuals in Boston that are recording audio of the current protests and/or capturing conversations, perspectives, and stories about race and inequality.

We have a large variety of professional audio equipment — including recorders, headphones, handheld microphones, and smartphone microphones. We can design an audio field kit specifically for your needs with contactless pickup and dropoff at the Podcast Garage in Boston.

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Free | Shop TAlks

We believe our media and stories are powerful tools for change. To support the movement for racial justice, our team is hosting free Shop Talks: one-on-one chats for Black podcasters, audio makers, journalists, and storytellers.

Donate | Get a Free Seat

Over 1,000 people have taken our monthly orientation to podcasting called ‘Is This Thing On’ to get started on their journey. Next week, anyone who has donated to an organization supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement can attend for free.

Please send us an email or screenshot of a donation you’ve made in the past month to info@podcastgarage.org and we will register you for this orientation.

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For White and Non-Black POC | Podcast Recommendations

We'd like to direct our white and non-black community members to amazing and educational podcasts that do the difficult work to unpack white supremacy and the headlines.

Listen to this episode from The Heart on Spotify. Phoebe is surprised to learn that even she, an angry Jewish dyke, still participates in upholding white supremacy culture. Part 1 of a 4 part series. Produced by Phoebe Unter, edited by Sharon Mashihi and hosted by Kaitlin Prest.

Listen to this episode from Pod Save the People on Spotify. This week DeRay, Brittany, Sam, and Clint discuss the murder of George Floyd and the protests around the nation. Then, DeRay sits down with Justine Barron and Amelia McDonell-Parry, who have been researching the death and cover-up of Freddie Gray, which just hit a five-year anniversary.

Listen to this episode from Scene on Radio on Spotify. Events of the past few years have turned a challenging spotlight on White people, and Whiteness, in the United States. An introduction to our series exploring what it means to be White. By John Biewen, with special guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.

Listen to this episode from The View from Somewhere on Spotify. Journalist and professor Steven Thrasher draws out the connections between coverage of HIV/AIDS and coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Thrasher joined us for Episode 8 about queer media history and AIDS.

Listen to this episode from Ear Hustle on Spotify. Hollywood loves stories about fugitives on the run, but in reality that lifestyle is anything but glamorous, especially for those who get pulled in along the way. One woman reflects back on six years spent on the lam in Mexico, after her husband was charged with murder and their family fled south.