Introducing our newest contributor
​Jeff Simmermon

Story Coaching

Jeff Simmermon is a standup comic and storyteller whose stories have appeared on Risk!, This American Life, The Moth's podcast, PBS' Stories From the Stage; in written form in The Paris Review Daily and Newsweek. He teaches storytelling to businesses, individuals and performers, either through 1:1 coaching or custom-tailored workshops. For more about Jeff, check out our contributor's page. 

Podcasting
As a long-time public radio and independent producer, Kara has created a variety of radio programs, pieces, and podcasts. She has won several awards with the NPR programs Justice Talking and Hidden Brain. She currently applies her vast experience to help others create their own story through podcasting.

Classes, Consultations and Community
From camp to coffee, Kara has the ability to explain the basics of podcasts to producers of all ages and abilities. Click here to set up your consultation. 
​Kara is the host of the Annapolis Chapter of Podcast Brunch Club, a community gathering to discuss curated podcasts.

Event Planning
Whether it's a playground fundraiser or a live media event, Kara has done it all. She is available to brainstorm ideas for your non-profit, or organize a complete show. 

Providing a platform 
Over 50% of homes have podcast fans who listen to an average of 7 episodes a week with over 1,000,000 podcasts to choose from. Your podcast needs to be carefully crafted, distributed and advertised so it stands out in this crowd.
Kara has years of experience bringing stories to life on national and local levels. Let Kara curate a podcast production experience that is fun, professional, straight forward and result driven.

Kara McGuirk-Allison

Executive Producer
Photo by Ana Fallon Photography
Kara McGuirk-Allison is an award-winning public radio and podcast producer living in Annapolis, MD. From public radio stations, to NPR, to podcasting, Kara has over 25 years experience in storytelling, production and journalism. Her most recent work includes NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast as a founding producer, and a solo podcasting project called The Ghost In My Room. She is the creator of Podcasting 101, a summer camp held at the Key School for teenagers. Kara is also hosting the newly- formed Annapolis chapter of the Podcast Brunch Club.
Kara’s clients include individuals, educators and non-profits….all new to the podcasting landscape. Kara takes an honest approach to podcasting, and ensures the client has realistic metrics for success. ​
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"A public radio veteran, she has applied her production talents to diverse National Public Radio offerings, from 'Justice Talking' to 'Weekend Edition.'"

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