narrative non-fiction / journalism

  • Choosing

    A podcast about the choices we make and the paths we take to become parents. Written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo.

  • The Fear of Loneliness (Out There)

    In this episode of Out There, Julie Censullo takes us to the Minnesota wilderness and explores what happens when you ignore your personal boundaries — just to make friends.

  • The Fire (in production)

    Just after midnight on Feb. 6, 2024, Minnesota’s historic Lut­sen Resort caught fire. In the aftermath of the devastation, the re­sort’s embattled own­er, Bryce Campbell, has been the focus of intense scrutiny. Investigative series currently in production. Story editing by Julie Censullo.

  • Old Tapes

    Old Tapes

    An audio documentary about family, grief, and….audio documentary. Julie's dad rarely talks about his older brother David, despite the fact that he loves to share family stories. But when her dad started digitizing old tapes from his childhood, Julie decided to ask about David for the first time. Old Tapes was a finalist for Best New Artist at the 2023 Third Coast International Audio Festival.

  • MinneCulture (seasons 6-9)

    MinneCulture is KFAI’s award-winning audio storytelling program. We produce audio documentaries exploring Minnesota’s art, culture, and history — stories about musical sensations, small town heroes, cultural icons, local lore, and more. Seasons 6-9 edited and excutive produced by Julie Censullo. Season 6 won Best Podcast at the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalism awards.

  • Rudos in the ring, técnico in the community (KFAI)

    Lucha libre is a style of Mexican wrestling that blends acrobatics, combat, and classic narrative tropes of good and evil to engage audiences. Rudos Promotions, brings lucha libre matches to northeast Minneapolis once a month and provides training to new wrestlers during the week. This story won second place for Feature Reporting (Radio) at the 2024 Minnesota Society of Professional Journalism awards.

fiction / audio art

  • Out Cold

    A spooky audio anthology series. Put on your headphones and turn off the lights. Season 3 currently in production with support from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Created, produced, and directed by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas. A T.O. WebFest nominee for Best Fiction Podcast and a Minnesota WebFest 2024 Official Selection. Media: Minnesota Public Radio, Racket

  • Maybe this is the day that my life changes (Silver Sounds Sonic Dash 2025 Finalist)

    I went on a first date with a man named Tim on June 21, 2025 for the Silver Sounds 48-Hour Audio Sonic Dash. The theme of the summer 2025 dash was TMI. I didn’t fall in love but the 2-minute piece I made was a finalist at the summer 2025 Sonic Dash.

  • Procrastination

    A quick audio sketch of a sad weekend and a lingering task. Published on Emily Shaw’s Candy Ears and featured at the 2025 On-Air Festival.

  • Life Begins in the Stillness

    Life Begins in the Stillness

    We often associate movement with life. We say something is alive when we see it wiggle or twitch or run. But what about a body that can't move? To answer this question, artist Gabriel Rodreick visits a place that is known for its tranquility, as well as its liveliness: a bog. Originally aired on BBC Radio 4’s Short Cuts and featured at Banguoja Audiofestivalis and at In the Dark’s What’s New?

  • The Haunting of Nokomis (in production)

    What if a Minneapolis wetland — suppressed by a century of urban development — came back to haunt us? The Haunting of Nokomis is an experimental docu-fiction series by Julie Censullo and Gabriel Rodreick. Runner up at the 2024 RESONATE Podcast Festival Pitch Party. Currently in production.

  • Emergency Band (Blight Christmas, 2022)

    Home alone on Christmas Eve, Michael seeks connection in his favorite hobby: listening to emergency band radio. Sound design by Julie Censullo.