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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Sisters Olympia and Penelope Derr created PSAs about supporting their Haitian neighbors in Springfield, OH. The PSAs encourage people to be inclusive and compassionate. -
A high school graduate and his mother open up about living with rare headache disorder SUNCT and Chiari Malformation, revealing how invisible disabilities impact families -
Mike Carrell discusses helping universities support military students, while WYSO hosts and Army vets Dave and Diamond Smith share some of their campus experiences. -
High school poets from Springfield School of Innovation share original works exploring deep emotions like happiness after tragedy and managing anger on WYSO Youth Radio. -
MilitaryAfter struggling with post-military depression, Air Force veteran William Bowers now helps fellow veterans start businesses, using his military skills to fuel success. -
Springfield, Ohio, student poets share powerful verses on nature, love, and mental health in this moving WYSO Youth Radio episode from the School of Innovation. -
Army veteran Nick Ripplinger founded Battle Sight Technologies to turn military research into safety tools for first responders, transforming his service into purpose. -
Army veteran Jeremy Turner shares how military skills shape his success as an entrepreneur in Dayton, OH, and offers advice for other vets launching their own businesses. -
Clark County, Ohio, teenager Sydni Howard shares how the foster care system shaped her family and why finding a loving, stable home can improve a child's life. -
In the new season of Veterans Voices, Army vets Dave and Diamond Smith share stories of entrepreneur Veterans navigating life after service, from struggle to success.
