My Portfolio

 
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The Masked Marauders

This is a reported piece I wrote, produced and narrated for Sound Opinions. I came up with the idea and executed it entirely on my own, with a few edit sessions with my boss. It is about a fictional supergroup (believed to be real) in 1969/1970. Listen below…

The Masked Marauders
Alex Claiborne for Sound Opinions
 
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The Legend of Captain Beefheart

This is an example of a show where I staked out a specific editorial vision and saw it through. I created a show telling the story of the eccentric and controversial musician Captain Beefheart, and I even made an on air appearance towards the end (just recovering from a cold haha.) Listen below…

The Legend of Captain Beefheart
Alex Claiborne for Sound Opinions
 
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Joni Mitchell’s Blue

Another instance of me spearheading an entire show. I had the idea to do an album dissection of Joni Mitchell’s Blue and booked guests, scored and carried out this idea fully. I achieved my goal of telling the story of the making of this record, and of Joni Mitchell. Listen below…

Joni Mitchell's Blue
Alex Claiborne for Sound Opinions
 
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Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino on Sobriety

I interviewed singer and songwriter Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast about her relatively new sobriety and how it has affected her music and overall outlook. Listen below…

Bethany Cosentino on Sobriety
Alex Claiborne for Sound Opinions
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Religion of Sports: More Than a Game

I produced and edited the four episodes of More Than a Game, a limited run podcast about the intersection of religion and sports for the media company Religion of Sports. Listen here.