First Rodeo Audio

Telling stories that push the boundaries of audio fiction, remixing journalism and theater. Founded by Asa Merritt and Matt Kagen.

[First Rodeo Audio @firstrodeoaudio]

Thanks to @TribecaAudio and @DavyGardner for pushing this one out of us. Full heart! 🫀

[fern diaz @ferndiaz]

I directed the first episode of an audio fiction series about a relationship in its many stages by @mattkagen produced by @firstrodeoaudio — we got to premiere it @TribecaAudio in June and as of today you can listen to it here!!!! https://t.co/YBIspgCxr5

[First Rodeo Audio @firstrodeoaudio]

Audio-theater hybrid event in LA. Come through!

[Matt Kagen @mattkagen]

CIRCLE / SET Live Recording Event, Oct 19th, 8pm at Archival LA. Two funny one-act plays about dread and healing by Olivia Blue and me, with breathtaking overlapping casts, drinks, and a little audio magic.
RSVP here: https://t.co/SxAgeYNyhv

[First Rodeo Audio @firstrodeoaudio]

Shout out to @CeleritasPod and @zanderadell

[Matt Kagen @mattkagen]

Director @ferndiaz and I jammed with @zanopticon and @descript about non-linear progress, making creative projects with your partner, and the mysteries of audio fiction. Link to 5C Ep 1 is in my bio - treat yourself to a morning listen.
https://t.co/9XDQ511M2o

[fern diaz @ferndiaz]

Got super honest with @zanopticon in a wide-ranging interview with @mattkagen touching on the inherent mystery of audio, marriage and art and ProTools, the beauty of not answering to anyone when you self-produce, and “going to Ohio” https://t.co/HjcZm69IsO

[Tribeca Audio @TribecaAudio]

Next up in our 2024 Official Selection preview series, the beautiful fiction show, "Five Conversations Before Sleep"!

Give it up for this team! Written by @mattkagen, directed by @ferndiaz, and from @asamerritt and @firstrodeoaudio! #AudioDrama

[Matt Kagen @mattkagen]

To me, this short represents what audio fiction does best. A very late shout out to writer and programmer extraordinaire @DavyGardner So glad to have this in my world now. @TribecaAudio

https://t.co/nvErMtz9BR

[fern diaz @ferndiaz]

🎉Can't believe I'm saying this but I'll be making my @Tribeca debut with an audio piece I directed. Written by @mattkagen (!!) produced by @asamerritt & @caraehlenfeldt. It's an honor to be a part of @TribecaAudio. (peep bottom right for our beautiful cover by @chickfriedstike)

[Matt Kagen @mattkagen]

My piece "Five Conversations Before Sleep" was an Official Selection of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in the Narrative Audio program. Really moved.🫶 Congrats to @ferndiaz @asamerritt @firstrodeoaudio @TribecaAudio @DavyGardner -- the indie spirit is alive & well! #tribeca2024

[First Rodeo Audio @firstrodeoaudio]

So excited that SIX SERMONS was nominated for an Audie Award! 🙏🏼♥️

[Audible @audible_com]

The #Audies2024 finalists have just been announced: from @feliciaday and @Lesdoggg to @asamerritt and @jonronson, you can listen to them all on Audible: https://t.co/kTBil98MFs. Congratulations to all the nominees!

[POC in Audio @POCinAudio]

We’re live!

The POC in Audio directory is a place where employers can find POC candidates, and POC can find each other for meetups, advice, mentorships, and collaborations.

Check us out 👀
https://t.co/8ZoE8qrOMD

[WGA Audio Alliance @WGAAudio]

Negotiating an audio fiction contract? Check out our new “5 Ways to Optimize Your Audio Fiction Contract” resource to learn what you need to know to advocate for the best contract for your project: https://t.co/n7nIiHYNl8 #audiodrama #fictionpodcasts #podcasts