We believe that outsiders make the world a more interesting place, and that coming through hard times makes us weird and resilient. We love weird and resilient. In both our newsletter and podcast, historically marginalized voices that have been underrepresented at best, and misrepresented at worst, are not just included but amplified. No one is ever included simply to check a box. We're glad you're here. Join us.
The NewsletterOur ROCK PAPER RADIO newsletter goes out every Thursday. Each issue shares three surprising stories: something to hold on to (that's the rock), something to read (that's the paper), and something to listen to (you guessed it, that's the radio). The 'something to hold on to' is something to take with you even after your internet-frayed brain has moved on to the next TikTok dance/Twitter fight/thirst trap. Something human and cool and perhaps a little unsettling. Subscribe here.
EducationWe hear from a lot of educators that our ROCK PAPER RADIO newsletter and ODD ONE IN podcast are fueling fascinating conversations with students. Are you one of those teachers? Or are you curious to learn more about how our multimedia storytelling can bring diverse voices and current events into your classroom and fire up your curriculum? Reach out. We'd love to collaborate. We're here for educators because we're made by educators. Meet our team here and connect with us here.
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The PodcastHosted and produced by RPR founder, 2021 AIR New Voices Scholar, and former NPR-affiliate station producer Kristin Leong, our Odd One In podcast shares stories of misfits making their own way in the world. Each ~30 minute episode includes a narrated feature on a fascinating everyday outsider, and an interview with a curious expert about how that outsider is flipping the status quo. Odd One In is a production of ROCK PAPER RADIO and is supported by 4Culture and The Slants Foundation. Listen and subscribe here.
CommunityOur hope is that everything ROCK PAPER RADIO shares is a conversation, not a one-way megaphone. Because as freeing as it can be for outsiders to finally let go of trying to fit in, it can also get a little lonely sometimes. Join us. We're here for awkward high-fives, curious book clubs, and nerdy dinner parties. The best way to be part of our misfit crew and to be the first to hear about calls to connect online and IRL is to sign up for our newsletter here.
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Here's what our subscribers have to say:
"ROCK PAPER RADIO is quirky enough to keep me interested - smart enough to keep me informed - and edgy enough to keep me open."
-Kimberly Mitchell, Seattle, WA
"The earnestness and authenticity of Kristin's voice resonates with me - maybe as a woman, or as a creative - as a misfit for sure! I appreciate the way ROCK PAPER RADIO pushes me to think of things, often expanding me into different directions. I subscribe to a fair amount of newsletters - RPR is the one I look forward to the most."
-L.M., Bellevue, WA
"ROCK PAPER RADIO expertly threads the needle between entertainment, activism, and art."
-Moffett Burgess, Seattle, WA
"Kristin Leong's voice feels like some hope in this otherwise bleak world. I appreciate her touch of humor, emotion, and wit consistent in each ROCK PAPER RADIO newsletter. I also love how she is very intentional about what she chooses to share and that I have a choice to read, listen, or hold onto something."
-Blake, Brooklyn, NY
"I subscribe to a lot of newsletters and each week I read only ROCK PAPER RADIO and one other. No skimming here. I read it all, and listen too. I look forward to it because I know what [Kristin] write[s] is intentional and interesting. I know it will fuel my curiosity and lead me to learn something new. Plus, it’s cozy. It’s where all the misfits gather."
-F.E., Seattle, WA
"The section where ROCK PAPER RADIO invites us to 'hold on to' something feeds my need for good news in bleak times. Every issue has something to challenge my perspective and inspire my creativity."
-A.P.P., Seattle, WA
"ROCK PAPER RADIO is always talking about something I’ve never heard of and instantly want to know more about."
-KT, Brooklyn, NY
"What I find in ROCK PAPER RADIO is a short but sweet, quirky, smart curation of things that will bloom open my heart and mind."
-Mayumi Shimose Poe, Bellevue, WA
"The news can be so overwhelming, so I love the mix of heartwarming, quirky, fun, creative and serious stories that are shared each week. It’s a great break from the news and always includes articles, podcasts, and other resources I wouldn’t normally come across."
-Mary Padden, Seattle, WA
"My thinking gets stretched with every read."
-W.G., Markham, Ontario, Canada
-Kimberly Mitchell, Seattle, WA
"The earnestness and authenticity of Kristin's voice resonates with me - maybe as a woman, or as a creative - as a misfit for sure! I appreciate the way ROCK PAPER RADIO pushes me to think of things, often expanding me into different directions. I subscribe to a fair amount of newsletters - RPR is the one I look forward to the most."
-L.M., Bellevue, WA
"ROCK PAPER RADIO expertly threads the needle between entertainment, activism, and art."
-Moffett Burgess, Seattle, WA
"Kristin Leong's voice feels like some hope in this otherwise bleak world. I appreciate her touch of humor, emotion, and wit consistent in each ROCK PAPER RADIO newsletter. I also love how she is very intentional about what she chooses to share and that I have a choice to read, listen, or hold onto something."
-Blake, Brooklyn, NY
"I subscribe to a lot of newsletters and each week I read only ROCK PAPER RADIO and one other. No skimming here. I read it all, and listen too. I look forward to it because I know what [Kristin] write[s] is intentional and interesting. I know it will fuel my curiosity and lead me to learn something new. Plus, it’s cozy. It’s where all the misfits gather."
-F.E., Seattle, WA
"The section where ROCK PAPER RADIO invites us to 'hold on to' something feeds my need for good news in bleak times. Every issue has something to challenge my perspective and inspire my creativity."
-A.P.P., Seattle, WA
"ROCK PAPER RADIO is always talking about something I’ve never heard of and instantly want to know more about."
-KT, Brooklyn, NY
"What I find in ROCK PAPER RADIO is a short but sweet, quirky, smart curation of things that will bloom open my heart and mind."
-Mayumi Shimose Poe, Bellevue, WA
"The news can be so overwhelming, so I love the mix of heartwarming, quirky, fun, creative and serious stories that are shared each week. It’s a great break from the news and always includes articles, podcasts, and other resources I wouldn’t normally come across."
-Mary Padden, Seattle, WA
"My thinking gets stretched with every read."
-W.G., Markham, Ontario, Canada
