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Karma Infinity's avatar

There’s something quietly restorative about this.

A podcast that resists the pressure to explain everything, fix everything, win the conversation—it feels like a breath. Like making space for story as a way of being, not just content.

The tone here carries care. And in a world of hot takes and fast scrolls, that kind of slow attention feels almost radical. Looking forward to sitting with these stories, not just hearing them.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you for reading and reflecting on the podcast, I appreciate the thoughts on slowing down amid the noise.

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Karma Infinity's avatar

Thank you for creating that kind of space. It’s rare to find storytelling that trusts the pause—that allows listeners to feel their way through instead of rushing to a takeaway. The way you hold that space feels like a quiet act of care, and it really comes through.

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Mark Lovett's avatar

So happy that Nieman Storyboard has launched a podcast with Mark Armstrong at the helm, and a smart move on his part interviewing you for the debut episode!

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you Mark!

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Girls on the Page's avatar

Congratulations on the exciting selection! And thank you for highlighting the Natasha Brown interview - her writing gives a reader so much to think about.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you and I really appreciated the fascinating interview about Brown's work.

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley's avatar

Thank you so much for mentioning my newsletter post, Erika! And congrats on the podcast episode! Can't wait to listen to it this weekend.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Your welcome and I appreciate your newsletter as well! Also glad to connect with a fellow narrative and journalism professor.

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley's avatar

The feeling is mutual! Glad we’re now connected! ☺️

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Raksha Vasudevan's avatar

Congratulations Erika, on the anthology inclusion! And thank you so much for including my class in your roundup of these amazing resources. I'm excited to check out the other ones, especially the podcast.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you! Your class looks wonderful.

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Hanna Kozlowska's avatar

big congrats on the selection, and by her!!!

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you, Hanna!

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