The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is <a href="https://pod.link/1686599391">Weight for It: Episode 2, Shame Spiral. </a>It’s produced by <a href="https://www.ohitsbigron.com/">ohitsbigron Studios</a> and distributed by Radiotopia. Ronald Young Jr. is a critically acclaimed audio producer, host, and storyteller, based in Alexandria, Va. He is an avid pop-culture enthusiast and the host of the television and film review podcast <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fleaving-the-theater%2Fid1481268414&data=04%7C01%7Cgwright%40vpm.org%7C0fba606c026043e266cf08d9dacabfec%7Ca9b814cd8a9542789b5a7a9b68ebf5c1%7C0%7C0%7C637781386622457888%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=bxeH7lh7Q2JKdcnQ35%2FTXldCtoDkmbou65sfTtcU3%2FE%3D&reserved=0">Leaving the Theater</a>.  He is also a regular contributor to NPR’s <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2021%2F12%2F15%2F1064641733%2Fshould-you-re-renter-the-matrix-resurrections&data=04%7C01%7Cgwright%40vpm.org%7C0fba606c026043e266cf08d9dacabfec%7Ca9b814cd8a9542789b5a7a9b68ebf5c1%7C0%7C0%7C637781386622467876%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2HCub9MzmguZ87FTPmU5Xxc0PPHDUq8yd5WQYoQT3Xc%3D&reserved=0">Pop Culture Happy Hour</a> as a guest panelist. He has hosted shows such as Pushkin’s <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pushkin.fm%2Fshow%2Fsolvable%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cgwright%40vpm.org%7C0fba606c026043e266cf08d9dacabfec%7Ca9b814cd8a9542789b5a7a9b68ebf5c1%7C0%7C0%7C637781386622437902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=FJAHaBnkACWeX0m8II7H9P4Xtc1GvWEci626r%2FNqPEo%3D&reserved=0">Solvable</a> and <a href="https://www.hbo.com/hbo-docs-club">HBO Docs Club</a>, from <a href="http://pineapple.fm/">Pineapple Street Studios</a>.  Selected as <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/podcasters-to-watch-2023.html">Vulture Magazine podcaster to watch, 2023</a> Ronald is currently developing new series, both scripted and narrative, that seek to unpack the human experience. His newest show, Weight For It, tells the vulnerable stories of fat folks and folks everywhere who think about their weight constantly.Weight for It: CreditsHost/Producer: Ronald Young, Jr. Story Editor: Sarah DealySound Design/Mixing: John DeloreTheme music is The Talk, composed by Jey ReddFollow Ronald Young, Jr.:www.ohitsbigron.comInstagram and Facebook: ohitsbigronLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldyoungjr/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldyoungjr/</a>Twitter/X: ohitsbigronFollow the hashtags #ohitsbigron and #ohitsbigronstudiosIf you liked my conversation with Ronald Young, Jr., you’ll love: <a href="https://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com/the-host-defines-the-brand-with-john-barth/">Sound Judgment Season 1/Episode 2: The Host Defines the Brand with John Barth</a><a href="https://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com/classys-jonathan-menjivar-the-fine-awkward-art-of-the-personal-audio-documentary/">Sound Judgment Season 3/Episode 1: Classy’s Jonathan Menjivar: The Fine, Awkward Art of the Personal Audio Documentary</a><a href="https://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com/best-of-emotional-bravery-with-last-days-stephanie-wittels-wachs/">Sound Judgment Season 2/Episode 9: Best of: Emotional Bravery with Last Day’s Stephanie Wittels Wachs</a>We need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review. Visit <a href="https://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com/reviews/new/">our website</a> to easily give us a 5-star rating and a review that’ll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We’re grateful. The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLCContact UsTo contact us with questions, collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at <a href="mailto:allies@podcastallies.com">allies@podcastallies.com</a>. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at <a href="http://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com">soundjudgmentpodcast.com. </a>To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: <a href="https://podcastallies.com/subscribe">Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter,</a> about creative choices in audio storytelling<a href="http://www.soundjudgmentpodcast.com">Sound Judgment website</a>Elaine's <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/appletongrant/">LinkedIn</a>Elaine's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elaine.a.grant/">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/soundjudgmentpod/">Sound Judgment Instagram</a><a href="http://podcastallies.com">http://podcastallies.com</a>  Podcast Allies is a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. Ronald Young, Jr’s takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, <a href="https://podcastallies.com/subscribe-to-sound-judgment-the-newsletter">subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter</a> and visit <a href="https://podcastallies.com/blog">our blog. </a><ol><li>Learn to draw upon rhythm and music to improve your delivery on the mic. Ronald grew up with the musicality of the storytelling and the singing he heard in church, and that turned him into a storyteller who is enchanting to listen to. But we can all do this by feeling the rhythm and cadence of language: Where are the beats? Where are the breaths? It’s not just storyboarding that makes great stories; it’s how we deliver our stories. </li><li>Don’t censor yourself. At the beginning of the scripting process, Ronald’s story editor, Sarah Deeley, had him write down all the ideas he had for each episode. Only then did they narrow those ideas down into a structured narrative. </li><li>Build stories in layers. Think about context: what does the listener need to know, right now, to understand this episode? To tell a story about his college girlfriend, Ronald had to first explain some stuff about his childhood. What context do you need to offer to make your story land?</li></ol>

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