Aubrey Calaway is an audio producer and the director of Foghorn, a Portland-based audio collective and coworking space dedicated to storytelling, listening, and community. In this episode of Radio Maine, Calaway joins host Dr. Lisa Belisle to explore the deep human roots of audio—from oral tradition and NPR influences to the evolving world of podcasts and documentary storytelling. Trained at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Calaway reflects on finding one’s own voice in audio, both creatively and literally, and on learning what to leave behind in order to pursue work that feels meaningful. Calaway shares how Portland became an unexpected hub for audio producers and how Foghorn grew from an informal coworking experiment into a vibrant creative community. The conversation also looks forward, touching on the power of gathering in physical space and the role of storytelling in shaping empathy, culture, and social change. 

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