Announcing On Air Fest First Wave Lineup And Major Expansion For 2025

 On Air Fest is one of podcasting's signature events.

This year, the lineup
includes SNL’s James Austin Johnson and the Jokermen, Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa, Hyperfixed's Alex Goldman, Design Matters’ Debbie Millman, Modern Love Host Anna Martin, Radiolab Creator Jad Abumrad, The Kid Mero, J(enna) Wortham, Ronald Young Jr, and exclusive programming with NASA, WNYC, WBUR, Talkhouse, Radiotopia/PRX and more to be revealed soon.

Plus, for the first time, On Air Fest Brooklyn will feature 6+ locations including Festival HQ at Wythe Hotel, an interactive Experience Hall at XXV, a party space at 74Wythe, Music & Storytelling events and National Sawdust & more.

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This years programming will dive deep into the worlds of creativity and innovation, exploring new storytelling formats, technology, audio art, the expanding world of creators, AI, sonic branding, the intersection of social and sound and how audio is changing industries and culture.

Rooted in sound & storytelling and expanding out through voice, visuals and multi-sensory experiences, we are set to feature: main stages with visuals, live tapings, intimate listening and screening experiences, an experience hall that will allow attendees to interact with sound and art, big ideas, performances, poetry, brand activations, music, trends & forecasting, sound meditation and mindfulness and the world’s first ever ASM(bar) for listening to the inside of your cocktail.


 





On Air Fest 2025 First Wave Lineup Includes:

SNL’s James Austin Johnson and the Jokermen in conversation about NYC’s music history, The Kid Mero hosting his Victory Light podcast live, Alex Goldman of Hyperfixed (and Reply All), Debbie Millman of Design Matters celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary, Modern Love host Anna Martin, Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad interviewing acclaimed composer and co-founder & Artistic Director of National Sawdust, Paola Prestini, the high celebrated ESPN documentary series 30for30 Podcasts, Brian Reed of KCRW’s Question Everything (and S-Town), Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa, iHeart’s Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know in a rare live immersive audio performance, New York Times staff writer, podcast host and sound healer J(enna) Wortham, filmmaker/radio producer Bianca Gaiver, Anna Sussman (Snap Judgment), Stars and Stars with Isa, Ronald Young Jr. in a live version of Lemonada Media and BBC’s Pop Culture Debate Club!, a live special with Blank Check powered by Patreon, Max Cutler and creators from PAVE Studios, podcast producer Ngofeen Mputubwele, and Radiolab Senior Producer Simon Adler (talk and performance). And exclusive programming from NASA, WNYC, WBUR, Talkhouse and Radiotopia/PRX and more.

Finally, KCRW and On Air Fest will present: KCRWWW, a pop up radio lounge live streaming music, talks, and sonic experiments from the festival. Featuring KCRW's newly appointed Music Director, Alejandro Cohen, plus musicians, artists, poets, performers, and more, the pop-up will be free and open to the public via dedicated microsite underscoring On Air Fest and KCRW’s commitment to accessible public programming that fuels music discovery, culture, and connection. 

According to event organizers, more news to come.  

Technical Advisor: Pushpa Khanal

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