Jay Allison

Great report by @sophiecrane.bsky.social on @transom.bsky.social Festival in Woods Hole, with photos by Amanda Kowalski and words from @alletson.bsky.social and others. transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...

I feel like a documentary DJ spinnin' classic audio docs for my series "Old School Sound School." The latest: "Concerning Breakfast" by Annie Cheney. It aired on @thisamericanlife.org & @jayall.bsky.social's "Life Stories" series in the 90s. @prx.org @transom.bsky.social transom.org/2026/old-sch...

TONIGHT. 7PM. WOODS HOLE. Will be good. www.capenews.net/arts_and_ent...

Tomorrrow (Wednesday) Evening in Woods Hole! The Transom.org Story Lab presents The Rothbart Brothers and their FOUND Magazine show. Don't miss it. Tickets selling fast online and maybe at the door at 6:30, Woods Hole Community Hall. Show at 7. Tix here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

APPLICATIONS OPEN! Join Transom in Amherst for a week-long intensive on making audio documentaries. Scholarships are available. Students will stay at Cherry Hill, an intentional cohousing community built around shared space & close-knit community life. transom.org/2025/traveli...

Transom is turning 25 and we’re marking it the best way we know how: by getting together for a weekend of exceptional audio. Join us in Woods Hole, MA for a very special gathering: • Workshops + talks • Deep listening • Food + beach + rest Sept 17–19, 2026. Details coming soon. Save the date.

Pin these rules to your wall. Thank you, Erica Heilman @rumblestrip.bsky.social

At year's end, we'd be very grateful for your donation to Transom and APM in Woods Hole. We're working toward a much improved New Year. transom.org/about/donate...

Our newsletter just DROPPED! In it, info about The Listeners, making Scott Carrier’s “Old La Sal,” as well as two sermons from @jayall.bsky.social in 2016. Plus, a few Traveling Workshop updates. Check it out here: transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...

More from Provincetown on WGBH and Local Trust. provincetownindependent.org/inner-voices...

Moab!!

Locals still hope WGBH might restore trust with the community it serves. Article in P-Town Independent. provincetownindependent.org/featured/202...

We're really excited about our new project, The Listeners, and doubly excited to start if off with Scott Carrier.

An old one! But maybe still useful.

My recently acquired pride and joy. As one of my sons said, "Don't worry about the radio station, Dad, we have a low miles, square body '86 Chevy S10 with extended cab, stick shift, and 4 wheel drive."

This was sent today. There's a link for sharing. An Open Letter to WCAI Staff, I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday. www.capelocalradio.com/post/an-open...

Sent today. This was sent today. There's a link for sharing: An Open Letter to WCAI Staff, I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday. Continued: www.capelocalradio.com/post/an-open...

What's public about public media, and why does that matter? Today I'm re-broadcasting a fantastic, inspiring, sobering conversation between Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social, founder of WCAI and @transom.bsky.social, and Erica Heilman, host of Rumble Strip soonish.simplecast.com/episodes/wha...

FRIDAY NIGHT. The Transom Story Lab presents Pat Walters of Radiolab on SHARKS. With live sharks coming from the Marine Biological Laboratory at 6pm. Join us! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Friday, August 22. SHARKS. In Woods Hole It's gonna be good. RADIOLAB's Pat Walters on "13 Ways of Looking at a Shark" Actual sharks are likely to be in attendance, courtesty of the Marine Biological Laboratory Tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

AVAILABLE FOR BROADCAST VIA PRX Jay Allison on Why Public Radio Matters Sean Cole says: “This essential conversation should be played nationally. Or at least locally on every last public radio station that there is.” exchange.prx.org/pieces/58340...

I love being on my favorite podcast, even though my face seems really huge here. www.rumblestripvermont.com/episodes/jay...

Cape Radio Supporters: Many of you have reached out with questions about where things stand with WCAI, WGBH, and the Davis House. ... it’s time for a statement, which carries both our frustration and hope. We suggest some solutions and action plans here www.capelocalradio.com/post/july-21...

My son Mason just took this drone shot of the houseraft Steve Junker and I built (mostly Steve) here in Woods Hole. Ah, Summer.

What a great night of science and story in Woods Hole. We'll have a radio version ready soon. www.capenews.net/falmouth/new...

Transom's Science Storytelling event is sold out tonight in Woods Hole. The workshop was a wonderful success. We'll make a radio version. Stay tuned.

Transom's Science Storytelling event is sold out tonight in Woods Hole. The workshop was a wonderful success. We'll make a radio version. Stay tuned.

Share with your Sciency Friends! Apply to take the Transom Science Story Workshop. And get Tickets for the story slam event. It will all fill up. atlantic.org/world-class-...

Are you a scientist or science-adjacent around Woods Hole, MA? Atlantic Public Media and the Transom Story Lab are offering a free storytelling workshop, June 21–23. No experience needed. Just a story to tell. Apply here → transom.slideroom.com#/login/progr...

This past week, Atlantic Public Media here in Woods Hole received a letter that begins like this... transom.org/2025/art-as-...

Bonded by Shared Values. Letter to the Editor, 4/1/25 www.capenews.net/falmouth/opi...

WCAI is fundraising. I donated. As founder of the station I have been disappointed, understandably, by corporate management's behavior in recent months. But... I still listen to WCAI. And I have great respect for the local staff and, I owe them. sethrolbein.substack.com/p/we-now-kno...

FROM: SaveWCAI A quick status report and directions toward a positive future for the Davis House, and our hopes for WCAI. www.savewcai.com/post/march-1...

Good one!

Our @transom.bsky.social TOOLS editor, Jeff Towne, gives a great overview of the best online resources for audio makers.... YouTubers, reviewers, educators. It's really useful. transom.org/2025/online-...

My friend Joe Richman makes little cardinal maps, one per day. Compass points on a theme, a way to get your bearings. He sent me the one pictured here and it felt pure. In the current national chaos of domination, greed, cruelty... more here. transom.org/2025/a-direc...

Seth Rolbein fairly lays out how most of the community is feeling after their extraordinary outpouring of support for WCAI. open.substack.com/pub/sethrolb...

Here's today's story about the WCAI-FM building from Nieman Lab, excellent summary of where we stand. Public Media, respect the communities you serve. Please read, share, and support the cause if you can. We have ONE DAY LEFT to raise the funds. www.niemanlab.org/2025/01/gbh-...