Award-winning producer of documentary films, narrative podcasts, and short-form video. Former National Geographic digital team lead. Currently Senior Audio Producer at WHYY Digital Studios, Philadelphia.
As Senior Audio Producer at WHYY Digital Studios since 2022, Michael has developed and produced award-winning narrative podcasts across culture, sport, art, and education — including Peak Travel, winner of the Gold Signal Award for Best New Podcast 2024 with over 500,000 unique downloads. His work builds on immersive audio storytelling honed at National Geographic, where he produced the magazine's first-ever narrative podcast, Into the Depths.
Philadelphia's premier public media organization. Original narrative podcasts across culture, sports, education, and the arts — reaching audiences nationally through PRX and independent distribution.
A new series from WHYY and PRX hosted by former NPR Morning Edition anchor David Greene — exploring the culture, politics, and meaning of sports in American life. From the politics of the playing field to the business of fandom, this podcast asks what our games reveal about who we are.
Award-winning narrative podcast exploring contested public memory and history through statues.
Winner of the Gold Signal Award for Best New Podcast 2024. Over 500,000 unique downloads.
Exploring public art and outdoor creative expression across Philadelphia and the region.
Narrative journalism podcast covering education policy and the people shaping schools.
Don't let the tattoos and burning cigarettes fool you. Justin Townes Earle may sport a tough demeanor, but after peeling away the layers, there's plenty of evidence that Earle has seen a lot more life at his age than many.
The Pier at OOB is like the Wes Welker of 20th-century Maine nightlife — beginning in 1898, the plucky structure has taken the tough hits from Mother Nature and popped right up for the next play.
It's just plain cold at dawn near the Canadian border as two filmmakers haul their high-tech cameras out on a frozen pond to capture an ice fisherman landing whatever bites.
Bigger, badder and more ambitious than many local rock bands, The Lucid is back with a self-titled third record — a more efficient moniker and a hefty dollop of polish to its ethereal proggy sound.
1247 E Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19125 · mikeolcott@gmail.com · 215.833.5872
Managing multiple projects and teams, pre-pro through post. Delivering on time and under budget. Proficient with all non-linear editors including Adobe CC and Pro Tools. Extensive experience shooting with RED, Sony and Canon cameras.
Whether you're looking to collaborate on a narrative audio project, commission documentary work, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
