2026-03-23
29 分钟Hey listeners, last year we launched a listener stories competition where we invited you
to send us a fully produced mini story about sound.
The response was overwhelming and we received incredible sound stories from all over the world,
from high school students to professional sound designers and everything in between.
We collected our favorites into three episodes that we ran last summer.
It was such an overwhelming success that I couldn't wait to do it again.
And as of today.
The 2026 Listener Story Competition has officially begun.
Whether you're an audio pro or just getting started, this is your chance
to be heard by over 100,000 sound-loving listeners.
Your story can be hilarious, surprising, heartbreaking, mysterious.
It just has to relate to sound in some way, be appropriate for all ages, and be around five minutes or less.
You can include guest interviews, music, sound design, anything that helps tell the story.
And in the credits, you can plug your business, your podcast, your band, whatever you want to promote.
Like before, we'll collect the winning sound stories into an episode or series of episodes later this year.
The top creator will also get a $500 credit toward our online store,
so everyone you know could have a super soft t-shirt.
For full details on what we're looking for and how to submit, visit 20k.org slash 2026.
There's also a link in the show notes.
The competition closes on May 31st, so be sure to put that on your calendar and get started now.