John Asante
@jkbasante
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indie audio producer + showrunner + consultant 🎙| proud ghanaian 🇬🇭 + ATLien ✌🏾| alum: @pineapplemedia, @stitcher, @npr, @wnyc, @georgiastateu | he/him
Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2009
On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Speakers include @D____sF__k, @jkbasante, and @mellamoisis. Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit...
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It's great to see AIR Members @jkbasante, @D____sF__k + @LushikLL on a panel discussing how to save time, money + clients through clear project scoping. This discussion will cover how to negotiate a strong contract, how to manage shifting resp. on a project + when to walk away
Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: https://t.co/F8mHUODEvS
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One of my favorite album covers of all time. You can tell K. Dot put a lot of thought into it.
Since today is the 10th anniversary of “To Pimp A Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar; Here’s him explaining the album cover
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67 years ago today, Ghana (Gold Coast) gained independence from the British. Kwame Nkrumah later became its first President. Happy Indepedence Day Ghana!
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Happy Independence Day Ghana 🇬🇭 The Gateway to Africa Ghana became the first black African country to gain independence on March 6, 1957.
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"No one show, no one person or hiring manager or company should determine your worth." - @jkbasante #IIJ2025
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One of the few (hopefully helpful) tips I gave during the #IIJ2025 panel I just spoke on. Best believe I’ve learned a BUNCH of lessons during my 3 years as an independent producer. 🤓
"Yes we need the money and yes we want to work on these projects...but it's also making sure that people don't take advantage of you because they've been able to take advantage of someone else without them knowing." - @jkbasante #IIJ2025
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Honored to be speaking at the IIJ’s 2025 live online conference, which is going down tomorrow and Friday. It’s centered on the theme “Beyond Surviving,” with the goal to inspire freelancers to build resilience during tough times and take big swings. Register now for just $79!
At this year’s IIJ Freelance Conference, hear expert advice on adjusting to the new normal in audio journalism, with @themarkpagan, @jkbasante, Myron Kaplan and Ruxandra Guidi. Learn more at https://t.co/DvbEPYEqEJ
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We desperately need to address how bright some people’s headlights are
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Honored to speak on this panel with these fine folks. We'll give tips on advocating for yourself, navigating the ever-changing scopes of work, and how we can band together to get paid what we're worth. Go to the link below to register!
At this year’s IIJ Freelance Conference, hear expert advice on adjusting to the new normal in audio journalism, with @themarkpagan, @jkbasante, Myron Kaplan and Ruxandra Guidi. Learn more at https://t.co/DvbEPYEqEJ
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13x Grammy Award winning Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly?
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hey yall, our family home burned down this morning in the Eaton Fire. unfortunately, my grandmother has also passed away in this tragic incident💔 if anyone is able to help us out during this difficult time, that would be deeply appreciated. plz share
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My name is Briana Navarro. a long time resident of Altadena, Californ… Briana Navarro needs your support for Support the Navarro Family After Devastating Loss
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the funniest celebrity moments on internet that will always be iconic a thread 🧵:
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Time for another installment of my @RadioCampNYC classes on making a longform interview show you'll be proud to share with your friends, family, and colleagues! Sign up quick via the link below -- classes are on 10/9 & 10/16 from 12-2pm ET // 9-11am PT. https://t.co/QF79WQfUzI
radiobootcamp.org
These days, it seems like everyone and their mother hosts an interview show. While making one may seem simple, creating one that will grab people’s
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Damn, that earthquake was SCARY. Felt like a Mack truck hit our house. Definitely the biggest one I’ve felt in my 7 years in LA. Y’all good out there?
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Key and Peele sketch Team USA edition
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I’ve worked with @pineapplemedia / @AudacyCorp in the past and can tell you how hardworking that team is. That’s why I stand in solidarity with the @pineapple_union as they fight for better paid parental leave, Just Cause, and WPATH health care. ✊🏾
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