"Years ago, the Third Coast International Audio Festival hosted a competition for short-form audio documentaries called ShortDocs. The idea for the challenge was simple: invite people to make three-minute stories inspired by a theme or prompt. Listening back to these documentaries is a reminder of what's possible with audio. It also shows how the whole medium benefits when there's a place for all kinds of storytelling. However, in recent years, long-form, conversation-type podcasts dominate."
"Which is why Julie Shapiro and her creative partner, John DeLore, created . Audio Flux is a modern take on ShortDocs. A new home for short-form, bold, innovative storytelling. Twice a year, the Audio Flux team invites people to create a story inspired by a specific challenge. And the results are often stunning and praiseworthy. The show was recently recognized by The New Yorker as one of the best podcasts of 2025."
Years ago the Third Coast International Audio Festival hosted ShortDocs, a competition for three-minute audio documentaries that invited creators to make theme-inspired, short-form stories. Listening back to those documentaries reveals the possibilities of concise audio and the benefit of a space for diverse storytelling forms. The rise of long-form, conversation-style podcasts made it harder for experimental short audio to find a home. Julie Shapiro and John DeLore created Audio Flux as a modern revival of the ShortDocs idea. Audio Flux runs twice-yearly themed challenges that solicit bold, three-minute pieces. The program has produced many praised works and earned recognition from The New Yorker.
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