Davy Gardner
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Davy Gardner is an American writer and curator best known for his work on The Truth Podcast and as the Head of Podcasts & Audio Storytelling at Tribeca Enterprises, where he launched and oversees Tribeca Audio, the podcast arm of the Tribeca Festival.[1]
Gardner is a longtime contributor to The Truth Podcast, which was named by Vulture as one of “The 10 Essential Fiction Podcasts That Shaped the Genre.” [2] His original works include the critically-acclaimed audio dramas Museum of You and the three-part series Pariah , the latter of which earned him a nomination for Best Fiction Scriptwriting at the Podcast Academy Awards.[3]
Gardner has also launched and produced hit nonfiction series like Wondery's Against the Odds,[4] hosted and executive produced the interview show Tribeca Audio Premieres,[5] and has guest-produced for Slate's Death Sex & Money with Anna Sale.[6] His work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times,[1] Forbes,[1] and Vanity Fair.[1]
In 2021, Gardner helped The Tribeca Festival become the first major film festival to create an official selection program for podcasts.[7] In addition to the official selection program, Gardner also curates and produces an esteemed lineup of high-profile live podcast events at The Tribeca Festival each year.[8]
Gardner is an Executive Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and a founding committee member of the WGA Audio Alliance.[9]
Gardner began his career as a comedy writer with The Foundation, a weekend team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Gardner was born and raised in New York City, where he resides with his wife and collaborator, Margaret Burrus.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "What's a Podcast Doing at a Film Festival?". The New York Times.
- ^ Quah, Nicholas (October 3, 2019). "The 10 Essential Fiction Podcasts That Shaped the Genre". Vulture.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (February 16, 2024). "'The Very Worst Thing that Could Possibly Happen' Podcast Tops Ambies Nominations List".
- ^ "Against The Odds". Podchaser.
- ^ "Tribeca Audio Premieres". Tribeca.
- ^ "Kara Swisher and Orna Guralnik on How to Get People Talking". Apple Podcasts.
- ^ "THE TRIBECA FESTIVAL™ BECOMES THE FIRST MAJOR FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE OFFICIAL PODCAST SELECTIONS". Tribeca.
- ^ Amenábar, Klaudia (June 10, 2025). "Tribeca's Most Innovative Selections This Year Aren't Films — They're Podcasts".
- ^ https://www.iadas.net/membership/bio/davy-gardner/20743
- ^ "Davy Gardner".
- ^ "Episode 151: Davy Gardner leads Tribeca Audio". Tuckered Out With Ami Thakkar.
External links
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- Davy Gardner at IMDb
