On Air Fest Announces Showcase Of The Audible Original Third Eye With Felicia Day, Live Talk Easy Taping From Brit Marling & Sam Fragoso As Final Headliners For On Air LA Annex

Today, On Air Fest reveals its final wave of headliners for the first two nights of its fastly-approaching On Air LA Annex. Taking place November 1st-4th at multiple locations across the city, the event will now kick off with an exclusive showcase of Audible's Third Eye, live at KCRW's state-of-the-art Annenberg Performance Studio. Alongside a sneak preview of KCRW's soul-centric new season of Lost Notes, and an interactive rendition of CBC's Let's Make a Horror, Third Eye creator, acclaimed actress, voiceover artist and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Mystery Science Theatre: 3000, Supernatural, The Magicians) will dive deeper into the side-splitting fantasy adventure series, discussing the creation process behind the Audible Original, and the ways in which audio storytelling is able to enhance and enrich listeners' lives. 

For the next night of On Air LA Annex, November 2nd, another vanguard of storytellers, audio creatives and inspired listeners return to KCRW's Santa Monica studio to further shape and celebrate the culture of sound. Beginning with a live performance from PRX and KQED's Spooked and its host Glynn Washington (Snap Judgment), the evening will also see Jason Derulo giving a behind-the-scenes look at Underwater, the new romantic thriller podcast from Warner Music Group's Interval Presents. Then, to close out the session, revered podcast host Sam Fragoso will now welcome actor, producer and director Brit Marling (The OA), for a special conversation previewing her highly-anticipated new FX series, A Murder at the End of the World, ahead of its premiere on November 14th. 

Read more about each session in the schedule below, and find tickets to On Air LA Annex: HERE

Following its two nights of programming at KCRW, On Air LA Annex continues on Saturday, November 4th at dublab in University Park, for a gathering focused on exploring the future of podcasting, and revealing new answers to the question of "what's next?" (WIRED). From 2pm-8pm, On Air Open House will deliver an all-day immersive sound event that is free and open to the public. Each session will feature sound and storytelling in immersive new ways, bringing everything from a Dolby Atmos immersive audio installation to foley performances, sculptures you can hear and listening booths, vibrating drinks and bass waves, live radio broadcasts, in-studio podcast tapings, DJ sets and more from Ear Hustle, ESPN 30 for 30, Joanna Fang, KamranV, LAist's How to LA and Imperfect Paradise, Radio Nopal, Tenderfoot TV's High Strange and Dear Alana, The Wind, Western Sound and others detailed in the lineup below. RSVP HERE. 

Furthermore, on the heels of debuting On Air: The Podcast Experience earlier this year, a multi-room installation that "transformed the podcast into a groundbreaking immersive experience" (Associated Press), the On Air Open House will include an inaugural new exhibit, as guests move between different stations to interact with the first-ever collection of On Air Official Selects. Launched as part of On Air LA Annex 2023, the open call for short-form audio stories invited global creatives to submit an original piece under 10 minutes in length, with an emphasis on experimentation and boundary-pushing approaches. A panel of leaders, tastemakers and judges – including Alejandro Cohen (Executive Director, dublab), Gina Delvac (Head of Podcast Audience Lab, KCRW), Marshall Lewy (Chief Content Officer, Wondery), Ben Adair (Founder and Executive Producer, Western Sound), Christy Gressman (Vice President, Podcasts, Topic Studios) – will soon award 10 works with an honorarium, as well as the opportunity to showcase their piece for all the attendees of On Air Open House. 

Since 2017, On Air Fest has increasingly become the most important, influential event for storytellers, listeners and the audio community at large, having premiered dozens of award-winning podcasts, produced hundreds of live sessions, and convened thousands of fans each year. Organized by work x work - the creative agency powering the podcast revolution - 2023's LA Annex serves as the annual West Coast edition of New York City's flagship On Air Fest, and will continue to elevate the artform and reaffirm its place as "the Coachella of podcast festivals" (Fast Company). See the full lineup below for more details on all of the established and emerging voices that attendees will soon experience: 

ON AIR LA ANNEX - 2023 SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST | KCRW

12:00-5:30PM | On Air LA Business Summit

This year's invite-only On Air LA Business Summit is convening executives in podcasting and media who are shaping the future of the industry. The gathering will bring together a curated cohort of business leaders alongside those who think critically and purposefully about our industry. The event opens with a leadership lunch, followed by stage programming including a conversation with Bloomberg's Ashley Carman and a town hall at KCRW's theater.

7:30PM | KCRW's Lost Notes

A sneak preview of the revelatory series' highly-anticipated return, unspooling the real stories behind LA's soul music scene with co-hosts Novena Carmel (Morning Becomes Eclectic) and Michael Barnes.

7:40PM | An Audible Original Showcase of Third Eye

Listen in on a special audio showcase of the Audible Original Third Eye, with writer and creator Felicia Day. In this exclusive session, Day will dive into the beloved Audible Original, exploring more of the creation process behind the hilarious fantasy adventure and epic audio journey. Audible is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Felicia Day is an actor, writer, streamer and host who has appeared in TV shows and films such as Eureka, CW's Supernatural and SyFy's The Magicians. She is currently starring in her third season of Mystery Science Theatre: 3000, and is best known for her work in the web video world, having co-starred with Neil Patrick Harris in the Emmy-winning Internet musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. She also created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild (PGA nominated for Best Web Series), and has written two New York Times bestselling books, You're Never Weird On the Internet and Embrace Your Weird, and has over 6 million followers across social platforms.

8:25PM | Let's Make a Horror

Part improv comedy, part horror film, and all plot twist, this interactive rendition of the acclaimed show from CBC Podcasts and Kelly&Kelly will take the stage for a brand new, spooky story right on the heels of Halloween. Comedians Ryan Bell, Maddy Kelly and Mark Chavez will be joined by a special guest to be announced. 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND | KCRW

Hosted by actor Michael Greyeyes

7:30PM | Spooked

From the creators of Snap Judgment, presented by PRX and KQED, comes Spooked. Host and Snap Studios founder Glynn Washington opens the second night of On Air Fest LA Annex with a live performance. This installment of the popular paranormal podcast will reveal a true-life tale of the supernatural. Spooked explores the Shadowlands – daring listeners to confront the unknown. Be afraid…

7:45PM | Underwater

From Warner Music Group's Interval Presents comes Underwater, a romantic thriller podcast starring Jason Derulo and Alexandra Shipp, and featuring original music from Derulo. In this On Air Fest exclusive, Derulo will take guests on a visual journey through the first episode of the podcast and give a behind the scenes look at their creative approach to storytelling, moderated by SVP of Digital Strategy & Business Development, WMG + General Manager, Interval Presents, Allan Coye, and featuring series producers, Clamor's Rich Statter and Temple Hill Entertainment's Alex Addison.

8:15PM | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

The revered host returns to On Air Fest for a taping of the intimate, in-depth interview podcast that has welcomed such greats as Carol Burnett, David Byrne, Fran Lebowitz, Lorde, Oscar Isaac, Padma Lakshi, Questlove, Quinta Brunson, Tom Hanks and many others. For this special live edition, he will talk to actor, producer and director Brit Marling (The OA), for a special conversation previewing her highly-anticipated new FX series, A Murder at the End of the World, ahead of its premiere on November 14th. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH | DUBLAB

2PM-8PM

Foley Performance from Joanna Fang

Gutting a cantaloupe. Crackling celery. Hear how Emmy award winning Foley artist Joanna Fang transforms everyday objects into visceral soundscapes for PlayStation video games. Joanna and Foley Mixer Blake Collins will perform live foley with a cast of unexpected props, and then give a "sound sermon" on how they build entire worlds through sound.

Stories from Imperfect Paradise

In this performance, the creators and voices behind award-winning LAist Studios show Imperfect Paradise including Antonia Cereijido and Brian De Los Santos present stories from a beautiful and flawed utopia: California. 

Ear Hustle Installation

What do the daily realities of life inside prison sound like? Ear Hustle is the podcast that brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. For this listening station, tune into a story created by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods from the show's decorated 12th season. Ear Hustle is a part of Radiotopia from PRX. 

Tenderfoot TV Experience

Step into the story as two of this year's most gripping podcasts come alive, Tenderfoot TV's Dear Alana and High Strange. Travel across the history of the unknown universe with High Strange, the investigative podcast breaking UFO stigma. Then go deep with Dear Alana, the #1 podcast that explores sexuality and faith through a young woman's journals. Uncover, question, touch, discover... And listen deeply.

How to LA

 What is the sound of your LA? Brian De Los Santos is the host of LAist Studios' own How to LA and he wants to know. Sit in as Brian chats with a cast of his favorite local Angelenos, to highlight stories for LA and by LA. 

KamranV: The History of Spatial Sound

Arts Technologist, MIT Spatial Sound Lab Researcher & dublab board member KamranV has pushed the boundaries of spatial audio technology for decades. Hear from Kamran on how he reimagined Moogfest, built immersive installations at LACMA and MOMA PS1, and produced the first quadraphonic vinyl record in 30 years with Suzanne Ciani. 

The Wind

Aspen leaves are shimmering overhead. Soft grasses tease your legs. Behind you, acorns fall heavily to the ground. This is the world of The Wind, a podcast made at a handmade desk high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. For this installation, radiomaker Fil Corbitt brings their recordings and reflections on learning from soundscapes to dublab.

On Air Official Selects

Listen to the winners of On Air Official Selects 2023, the global program for creative short-form audio storytelling. Each piece has been rigorously judged and represents creative excellence. 

Step Inside the story with Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos allows creators to place sounds in a multidimensional space that creates an audio-only experience so rich and life-like, it transports listeners into the story. On Air Fest's LA Annex attendees will be able to experience podcasts and audio experiences in Dolby Atmos in the studio and in the car.

Inside Every Shell, A Story

Pick up a seashell and place it to your ear. What do you hear? From Lost Hills and Western Sound comes a whole new way to listen to stories.

A Mixer with ESPN's 30 for 30

Share drinks and sports stories with the team behind 30 for 30 Podcasts. Plus, a new look at Shima Oliaee's Pink Card, one year later.  

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