Megan Bagala's guest appearances

Megan Bagala

Girl Tales

Audience

Katherine Johnson

Ada Lovelace

Mary Shelley

Stephanie March

Julia Child

Mariah MacCarthy

Dani Martineck

Bessie Coleman

Charly Evon Simpson

Delaney Yeager

Rebecca Weaver

Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi

Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Helen Zia

Amina Henry

OwlTail

Introduction: On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Megan Bagala about what it means to write for audio. Megan is a podcast producer, songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and renaissance woman. In addition to doing a bit of everything, she is also an expert in the topic of writing for audio, whether it be a musical, narrative, or chat show. She shares tips and advice from her experiences in order to help new podcasters, as well as veteran podcasters, look at their copy in a different light.    Megan is currently working as the Senior Producer on Melon's House Party at Wondery. She is a proud participant of the 2021 Ready to Learn Podcast Accelerator from PBS KIDS, PRX, and the CPB. Her work can be heard on podcasts from Marvel Entertainment, Gimlet Media, America's Test Kitchen, and more. She's currently developing a middle-grade fiction series about music theory, and a YA fiction series about the ramifications of climate change.   If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about:  Megan’s journey from her MFA in musical theater to podcasting Transferable skills in writing for audio What it means to write for the ear and not the eye You don’t always know the full story until after you’ve recorded it Tips for setting up your work and trusting your listener How Megan switches hats so smoothly    Resources/Links: Megan Bagala: https://www.meganbagala.com/ Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/  Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/  Castos, website: https://castos.com/  Castos, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/castos Clubhouse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw 

Introduction: On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Megan Bagala about what it means to write for audio. Megan is a podcast producer, songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and renaissance woman. In addition to doing a bit of everything, she is also an expert in the topic of writing for audio, whether it be a musical, narrative, or chat show. She shares tips and advice from her experiences in order to help new podcasters, as well as veteran podcasters, look at their copy in a different light.  Megan is currently working as the Senior Producer on <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/melons-house-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melon's House Party</a> at Wondery. She is a proud participant of the 2021 <a href="https://www.prx.org/ready-to-learn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ready to Learn Podcast Accelerator</a> from PBS KIDS, PRX, and the CPB. Her work can be heard on podcasts from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/139LYRaGtXa3s4JlCyKIgM?si=63a1c214623148f6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel Entertainment</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wcyK6CRzdOG2ZGhUf1LB2?si=-DJGiPRUTUGeaIltK5x68g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gimlet</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PgqPc1Bf8YfNogY15ZJ2a?si=9JnQPJkUSvWgOQ95Gd-9yA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Media</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BNIYvMUzNozsY1zgfWske?si=oNC_OclNRQCkHr8mL10sSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America's Test Kitchen</a>, and more. She's currently developing a middle-grade fiction series about music theory, and a YA fiction series about the ramifications of climate change.   If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to <a href="https://castos.com/audience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castos.com/podcast</a>. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at <a href="https://castos.com/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">castos.com/subscribe</a>. Today you’ll learn about: <ul> <li>Megan’s journey from her MFA in musical theater to podcasting</li> <li>Transferable skills in writing for audio</li> <li>What it means to write for the ear and not the eye</li> <li>You don’t always know the full story until after you’ve recorded it</li> <li>Tips for setting up your work and trusting your listener</li> <li>How Megan switches hats so smoothly</li> </ul> Resources/Links: Megan Bagala: <a href="https://www.meganbagala.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.meganbagala.com/</a> Castos Academy: <a href="https://academy.castos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://academy.castos.com/</a> Castos, private podcast: <a href="https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/</a> Castos, website: <a href="https://castos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://castos.com/</a> Castos, YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/castos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/castos</a> Clubhouse video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8729ZpWpmIw</a>

Writing for Audio with Megan Bagala

Judah Maccabee

A musical for kids &amp; families about the story of Hanukkah! Judah and her siblings fight back after their right to practice Judaism is taken away from them by King Antiochus.Written, Composed, &amp; Produced by Megan BagalaStarring: Nicole Weiss, Mara Jill Herman, Megan Bagala, and Evan Maltby Piano and Additional Arrangements by Sam Bagala Violin by Sem PetreyAssistant Produced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamArtwork by Mickey Lee NelsonOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesHoliday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&amp;id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A musical for kids &amp; families about the story of Hanukkah! Judah and her siblings fight back after their right to practice Judaism is taken away from them by King Antiochus.Written, Composed, &amp; Produced by Megan Bagala Starring: Nicole Weiss, Mara Jill Herman, Megan Bagala, and Evan Maltby Piano and Additional Arrangements by Sam Bagala Violin by Sem Petrey Assistant Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Artwork by Mickey Lee Nelson Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/girltales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/girltales</a> Holiday Tales: <a href="https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/</a> Girl Tales Store: <a href="https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/</a> Rebecca’s Newsletter: <a href="https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&amp;id=bdacaecddd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&amp;id=bdacaecddd</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/girltales/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/girltales/</a> Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Judah Maccabee by Megan Bagala