Hey listeners, this message is for all of the audio storytellers out there. Now, that can mean

aspiring or professional podcasters, radio journalists, sound designers, voice artists, YouTubers,

and beyond. If you have a great sound-related story to tell, then I want to hear it. For the first time

ever, we're holding an official short story competition called Sound Off.

This is your chance to submit a fully produced two to five minute story that will play for over 100,000 people on this podcast.

It could include sound design, music, interviews, whatever you'd like.

It just has to relate to sound in some way and be appropriate for all ages.

If you've already made something that fits that criteria, you're welcome to submit it.

We'll count down the winning stories in a special episode this summer.

The top creator will get on a private feedback session with our team, plus $100 in credit

for our online shop.

Submissions close on May 7, so get started now. For full details on what we're

looking for and how to submit, visit 20k.org slash soundoff. There's also a link in the show notes.

That's 20k.org slash sound off. Thanks.

One more thing.

I am deeply honored to have won an Amby Award for Best Indie Podcast Host.

After eight and a half years of pouring everything I have into 20,000 Hertz,

this is the first time I've ever received an award for hosting.

And it really means a lot. A huge thanks to the Ambys, the podcast academy,

and the small but very mighty team at DeFacto Sound. And thank you to you. Thanks for listening,

for caring about sound, and for making this show what it is. I'm so grateful that I get to tell

these stories, and even more grateful that they resonate with you.

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