Will Davis
Director of the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSOWill Davis is an accomplished teacher and audio storyteller with over a decade of experience in the podcasting industry.
Born and raised in Ohio, Will developed an early fascination with stories and the spoken word. He spent his childhood recording his own stories on a tape recorder. Will pursued his passion academically, earning degrees in Digital Storytelling and Digital Humanities.
After graduation, he ventured into the world of public radio, refining his skills in audio editing and production. His collaborative work extended to renowned media outlets such as Audible, NPR, and StoryCorps, contributing to popular podcasts like Criminal, Planet Money, and This American Life.
Recognizing a growing demand for podcast education, Will transitioned into teaching. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has guided numerous students in launching their podcasts, sharing insights on planning, scripting, recording, editing, and effectively launching and promoting their shows.
When not teaching or creating content, Will finds relaxation in reading suspense novels and indulging in horror films.
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PR Frank of Dayton and Mary McKnight of Trotwood met at the Huber Heights Branch of the Dayton Metro Library and talked about their faith journeys. -
When two strangers met at the WYSO studios last fall to participate in One Small Step, they quickly realized they were both retired from the Air Force and had a lot in common. -
Parenting isn’t about getting everything perfect — it’s about doing your best to pass along something better. Two moms reflect on how they were raised and the way they chose to raise their own kids. -
Lisa Koepke and AJ Busé met online and discussed one of the most recognizable symbols of patriotism in the United States: the American flag. -
Hailey Clark of Dayton and Sheila Miller of Yellow Springs discuss how their Ohio roots make it easier to connect with people across party lines. -
Martha Antolik and Venita Kelley met at a local library to discuss their values around equality and inclusion. Both were Girl Scouts who grew up in the suburbs, but their experiences with race were very different. -
One Small Step brought together Candace Potter and Tony Barnes to talk about online polarization and how face-to-face conversation can be a relief. -
This episode of One Small Step reflects on how political polarization can strain family relationships and how trying to build connections across political lines can help repair that divide. -
Jennifer Davis and Beth Taylor discuss differences between big cities and small towns and how both personal effort and government action can make communities better. -
Created by StoryCorps, One Small Step brings strangers together for a conversation — not to debate politics, but to simply get to know each other. This week is Emily Anderson and Amy Hart.
