On Air Fest LA Annex

On Air Fest is the premier cultural event for audio creatives and inspired listeners, bringing together an expansive range of emerging and established voices to explore the creative possibilities of sound. On Air Fest carves a place for artists and storytellers who are defining this moment in audio.

This year, On Air Fest is partnering with KCRW, dublab, and Dynasty Typewriter to host their second On Air LA Annex. Join us November 3-5 for a series of performances, conversations and live podcasts showcasing the creative community of Southern California.

Thurs Nov 3 | 6:30-9:30 | KCRW HQ
An evening with your favorite hosts, DJ’s, and storytellers hosted by Walter Thompson-Hernández (California Love).
Sam Sanders (Into It), Novena Carmel & Anthony Valdez (Morning Becomes Eclectic) will share stories, play games and guide us through how they curate music for Los Angeles mornings. Be part of the world premiere of ESPN’s 30 for 30: ‘Pink Card’ with producer and reporter Shima Oliaee (Pink Card, Radiolab, Dolly Parton’s America) as she tells the story of brave women who fight for the simple right to watch a soccer game in Iran.

Fri, Nov 4 | 6:30-9:30 | KCRW HQ
Night two of LA Annex features a mix of stories, conversations, and poetry all hosted by Megan Tan (Millennial, LAist/KPCC).
Join us for an exclusive first-listen of ‘Unlicensed’ (the Audible Original from the creators of Welcome to Night Vale) to a reading from LA’s very own poet laureate, Lynne Thompson. The night continues with a live taping of Sonos Radio’s Object of Sound with Hanif Abdurraqib in conversation with Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder)..

Sat Nov 5 | 12p- 5pm | dublab
Bring your friends to the first-ever On Air Open House at dublab. Powered by Patreon, this unmissable get together of audio makers, storytellers, podcasters and friends of the fest is a day all about LA’s audio community. Check the schedule for who’s on stage, and stick around for moments of kismet and inspiration.

Sat Nov 5 | 6:30p-9p | Dynasty Typewriter
Comedian Family Feud with Earwolf
Close On Air LA Annex 2022 with us at LA’s alternative comedy hub Dynasty Typewriter for the ultimate podcast showdown: Comedian Family Feud! Host Jacquis Neal (Earwolf) with guests Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman), Carl Tart (Grand Crew), Chinedu Unaka, Jack O’Brien (iHeart), Novena Carmel (KCRW), and more will feud it out in the style of the classic game show. Plus lucky audience members have a chance to play for prizes.

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