On Air Fest

On Air Fest The premier sound and storytelling festival. In Brooklyn; Feb. 19-21, 2025. Tickets: onairfest.com

05/28/2026

Mehdi Hasan on how he flipped the script to create his hit podcast, We’re Not Kidding, and achieve a feat few have done: make politics feel human and fun.

brought the show to NYC for a live episode with guest . You can find the full episode, and more from Mehdi, from

05/08/2026

“Im glad [legal gambling companies] are finding media. I just think we need to talk about the transaction and the dynamic like adults.”

talked about the power companies like have within sports media — and how we can navigate the complexities that arise when corporate money meets ethical journalism.

Pablo is no stranger to how things can get messy when big money enters the picture. He and the staff just won the 2026 for Audio Reporting for their coverage of how the LA Clippers evaded NBA salary cap rules.

This conversation was part of On Air’s Business Summit, hosted by . Full sessions from the event are available on our website.

05/08/2026

Pablo Torre and his podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out, have been at the forefront of one of the biggest sports stories in recent memory — how the LA Clippers and their billionaire owner seemingly evaded the NBA’s salary cap rules.

In February, asked how Steve Ballmer has reacted to Pablo’s groundbreaking investigation.

The multi-episode story, which digs into how the Clippers funneled money to a star player through the environmental startup Aspiration, won the 2026 for Audio Reporting.

A huge congratulations to Pablo and the entire staff!

This conversation was part of On Air’s Podcast Business Summit. You can watch the full session on our website.

05/07/2026

We agree, Pablo — the process behind getting to the bottom of a great story is unironically cool.

Journalist and podcaster talked with about how he drew inspiration from a very unlikely source and found success inviting audiences into the nitty gritty of investigative reporting.

This conversation was part of On Air’s Podcast Business Summit, a one-day event that brings together the movers and shakers of the audio industry. Full sessions are available to stream on our website. For more on the podcast industry, read Ashley’s reporting in

03/12/2026

and take the stage at On Air Fest for another segment of The Assignment. Here, Ari reflects on his process as a journalist who began reporting long before Instagram existed, and how that process has or has not changed over time depending on where the news is happening and how audiences encounter it.

If you work in media & podcasting - you understand the value and challenges around monetizing your work! ART19, a leadin...
03/11/2026

If you work in media & podcasting - you understand the value and challenges around monetizing your work!

ART19, a leading podcast hosting and monetization platform, talked this same exact thing two weeks ago in Brooklyn at On Air Fest.

Our exclusive business summit had invited podcast industry leaders to discuss how we make money in this business, sparking a lively conversation about the benefits, drawbacks, and pain points of programmatic advertising in podcasts from the perspectives of advertisers, networks, and creators.

Sports storytelling took the stage at On Air Fest with ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts. Attendees pitched sports stories direc...
03/11/2026

Sports storytelling took the stage at On Air Fest with ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts. Attendees pitched sports stories directly to ESPN executives in the 30 for 30 Creator Lounge and joined conversations on the evolving world of sports reporting. One pitch from last year’s fest is already in production.

Their newest series, Murder at the U, hosted by Paula Lavigne, investigates the 2006 murder of University of Miami football star Bryan Pata. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

03/09/2026

“Storytelling is sacred within the African diaspora…Reggie carried that tradition forward. He created space for honesty, for culture, and for connection.”

Reggie Ossé (“Combat Jack”) was the recipient of the 2026 Impact Award for his work as a pioneering hip-hop journalist, entertainment attorney, and podcast trailblazer.

It was an honor to have his wife, Akim Vann, accept this award at The Ambies in Brooklyn.

Everyone’s talking about what AI will replace. But few are talking about how to leverage the human edge we already have....
03/06/2026

Everyone’s talking about what AI will replace. But few are talking about how to leverage the human edge we already have.

At On Air Fest, and went beyond the hype to share practical next steps we can all use as AI reshapes how we work.

This live taping of The Signal was presented by Fiverr. For more from and Terry, listen to The Signal wherever you get your podcasts.

03/06/2026

Maria Hinojosa is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, professor and founder of Media. Let’s add dancer to that list! In this stunning outfit ✨

Thank you, , for bringing your infectious energy to stage !

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