David A. Payne, JD

Host of "Somebody Somewhere," True Crime Podcast

David A. Payne is the President and Executive Producer of RainStream Media, a media company who focuses on telling true crime stories with underlying themes of social justice. He has extensive experience in media and entertainment, having served as both General Counsel and a C-level executive for comapnies such as Turner Broadcasting, CNN, and USA Today. He is also a lawyer - he received his JD from the Duke University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in California.

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Convert Podcasts to MP3

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Improve Your Speaking Voice

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How to

Start Your Own Podcast

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Develop a "Radio Voice"

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Write Crime Stories

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