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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MilitaryIn this episode of Veterans' Voices, we hear from Emily Maples. Her father served in the Iraq War, and when he came home, the man Maples knew was no longer the same. -
Jeanette Ezell reflects on her experience as a military spouse—her pride, the challenges, and dedication to the life she built with her husband in service to the country. -
Geri Maples is executive director of the Southwest Ohio chapter of Blue Star Families, a nonprofit supporting military families. She was interviewed for this season of Veterans' Voices. -
Alexander Starritt's novel "We Germans" is a letter written by a 90-year-old to his grandson, telling him about his experiences in World War II fighting for the Nazis. -
We wrap up this season of Veterans Voices. Since mid November, we’ve been hearing from people we call Veterans' Champions. They provide support and services to our Southwest Ohio military veteran community. -
Ben Goodstein is a military veteran who loves to mentor other veterans. -
David Hart and Tim O’Sullivan, both vets, one Army and one Air Force who met at what’s known as a Warrior Weekend. -
Charlynda Scales is a local veteran and entrepreneur who donates part of every sale to a charity that supports vets. -
Meet Sam Surowitz and Seth Gordon Ph.D. on Veterans Champions. They support military veterans at the University of Dayton and at Wright State University. -
Today our series introduces history teacher Bridget Federspiel. She collects the life stories of local veterans and she’s one of our Veterans Champions.
