Free From Desire
Podcast on aromanticism and asexuality
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Free From Desire is a biographical narrative documentary podcast that focuses on aromanticism and asexuality. The podcast was written and created by Aline Laurent-Mayard,[1] and is produced by the French podcast company Paradiso Media.[2]
| Free From Desire | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Society & Culture |
| Country of origin | United States, France |
| Language | English |
| Creative team | |
| Developed by | Paradiso Media |
| Written by | Aline Laurent-Mayard |
| Cast and voices | |
| Narrated by | Aline Laurent-Mayard |
| Production | |
| Production | Suzanne Colin Yael Even Or |
| Length | 16–28 minutes |
| Publication | |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Original release | 7 June 2023 |
| Updates | Weekly on Wednesday |
| Reception | |
| Cited for | Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award 2023 Tribeca Festival |
| Related | |
| Website | Official Website |
The Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.
History
Format and structure
The podcast is a biographical narrative documentary by Aline Laurent-Mayard.[1] In it, Laurent-Mayard discusses her discovery of being aromantic and asexual and what it means in a society that focuses so much on romance and sex. The podcast also features excerpts and interview segments with many notable experts of the field, such as David Jay and author Angela Chen.[5][6]
Media and events
- In May 2023, Laurent-Mayard gave an interview about the upcoming podcast.[6]
- In June 2023, the podcast was featured in episode 265 of Sounds Fake but Okay with Laurent-Mayard as a guest, discussing Free From Desire.[7]
Awards and recognitions
In June 2023, the Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.[8][9]