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Memories Through Sound
by New School Radio
New School Students tell personal narratives through sound
Episodes
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Thanksgiving
Capturing the sounds of Thanksgiving with my family as the night unfolds the way it does every year. From the first shout to “grab a plate” to the calm at the end of the night. Produced by: Lily Guggenheim
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The Cake that Spring
In the stillness of a locked-down spring, the simple act of baking becomes a source of warmth. This piece explores how sweetness—and purpose—returned in the most confined days through the quiet rituals of baking. Produced By: Summer Zhao
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The Girl in the Bar Bathroom
We’ve seen the memes about the girls bathroom at a bar. This is an audio story about a strange coincidence that felt like fate, or maybe just pure luck. One night, a brief interaction with a stranger in a crowded bar bathroom became one of those moments that positively changed everything. This...
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The Call
This piece will focus on describing the sequence of events as a young boy receives the worst news of his life. Following along with the boy as he tries to wrap his head around what's happening while also being overcome with fear and uncertainty. This piece also details the strong bond between a...
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Cooking with Mama
Growing up outside of one’s homeplace of Malaysia, food was the strongest connection between a third culture kid and their motherland. When embarking on a new chapter of their life, a college student turns to their Mama to help them with making Malaysia’s well known dish, Salted Egg Chicken with...
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On The Nose
On The Nose is an alternative noise rock band made up of students from The New School. As someone who’s new to being in a band and has a passion for music, I wanted to share just how much being a part of this has meant to me. This segment includes interviews with my bandmates, and clips from our...
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Ice Cream Dream
Growing up in Ghana and the sound of the Ice Cream bike
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Basketball is Life
Basketball is more than a sport. It’s a lifestyle that involves physical fitness, mental resilience, and camaraderie. The court becomes a canvas for personal growth, demanding discipline and fostering a strong work ethic applicable to daily life. Produced By: Jordan Jainlett
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Heartbeat in the Dark
As a young child I would only have one nightmare. One of a strange clown that would attack me. Where this nightmare stems from? I will never know. But the harsh sounds of waking up from it with my heartbeat pulsating through my ear drums was I feeling I will never forget. Producer: Paola Trinh
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Cars and Me
I grew up fascinated and surrounded by cars, and I wanted to showcase the love and adoration that has grown in me for cars and the surrounding culture as a result through audio. I recorded audio from various cars, car shops, and road locations, and even asked my mom to record some audio of my car...
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Becoming the Ballerina
For over a decade, Producer Mackenzie Peluso put dance classes above school. And every day, she fell into the same exact routine that got her from school to the studio. Produced By: Machekzie Peluso Music Credits: Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 5 C minor Opus Don Quixote: Entree of Kitri, Mariinsky...
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My Apartment
Recounting living in Pheonix, Arizona. A soundscape about friendship and redefining ‘home’ after moving out. Produced by M Shimek
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Waiting For The Final Bell
A reflection on the bittersweet emotions of hearing the final bell on the last day of high school; the pains of growing up and the weight that comes with pursuing higher education as a person of color. Produced By: Alisha Mess
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The Hidden Sounds of Portuguese in an American Home
Growing up with a bilingual mother, in an English speaking household; hearing her native language, Portuguese, was a sort of special treat. Produced By: Gabriella Bottomley Music Credits: ComaStudio
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Self Expression Through Hair Dye
Emily Wampold recounts her experience with self-expression through the form of hair dye. From its beginnings as a hobby to becoming an integral part of her identity, it has shaped her memories in ways she never would have expected.
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Warm-Ups: When Work Meets Play
For an hour every day, long tones and scales rule producer Lillian Heckler. Though warming up her flute can be tedious, she finds comfort in the monotony of the ritual and how it transports her to other realms. Produced By: Lillian Heckler
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The Tales of Tubing
Remembering the family tradition of tubing down Snoqualmie Pass. By Caroline Capuano
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I Think It Was The Fourth of July
Producer Maddy Burger’s grandparents have been in love for more than 50 years, but their account of the first day they met has always sounded a little fuzzy. Maddy sits down with her grandparents to discuss the events of July 4th, 1972, while they recall about the love they’ve created and shared...
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Nagashi Somen
Mikai Tilton's evocation of a traditional Japanese noodle dish is a feast for the ear and the tongue.
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Hurricane Wilma
With climate change an increasing concern around the country and the world, producer Nichaela Cohen's vivid account of living through Hurrican Wilma will hit home. You might want to bring an umbrella.
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Road Trip Reminiscing
Producer Ruby Condon remembers a family trip.
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The Puppet
Producer Sammy Schwartzman took a walk to reconnect with the world, and had an unexpected enounter with a puppet offering free advice.
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A Montmarte Memory
Memory is a funny thing. Depending on where you are in life, it can be your personal medicine or your worst enemy. This piece is a look at one of mine—sounds and places in and around my grandmother’s apartment in France. One is Sacré-Cœur, the Sacred Heart Basilica of the Montmartre neighborhood....
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Kid Director
Most kids in my generation grew up as filmmakers. Everyone started a Youtube channel, made funny Photobooth videos or made vlogs with friends. Everyone remembers the distinct sound effects and music samples in iMovie, and the ridiculous filters in Photobooth. In elementary and middle school, I…
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Return To C
Daniel Ramirez speaks about his reminiscence of learning piano as a small child as well as his facination with a single music note. Produced by Daniel Ramirez
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Hungary for Breath
In 2016, I had the honor of racing for Team USA at an international regatta in Hungary. The experience--and especially the race itself--took my breath away. Produced by Paul Chevallier
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French
An exploration into my ever growing and ever changing relationship with the language of French through awkward family dinners, frustrating high school exams and cheesy French comedies Produced by Xander Nazon
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Like A Duck To Water
Description: Recounting my memories going to summer camp as a kid on, in, and by the water. Produced and written by Vanya Suchan
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The Sound Of Birds Chirping
Ever since I was young, the sound of birds chirping have brought me a sense of peace and freedom, now reminding me to take a moment to relax and observe, despite the chaos of life. Produced by Violet Heppler
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Journey To The Depths of Hell: Inside an Ayahuasca Ceremony
Amanda Hemminger shares her experience about a sacred Indigenous Ayahuasca ceremony in 2019. She also takes the listener along her spirituality evolution, from childhood to present. Produced By Amanda Hemminger Credits: Drum Track - Calm Whale “Documentary - Shamans Of The Amazon (2002) - DMT,...
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Vodka & Kool-Aid
The day Uncle Jon’s beverage of choice was mistaken for something much worse. Produced By Abigail Connolly
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Trauma and the Deafening Sound of Cicadas
Produced by Jack Irwin. Sun Sonification courtesy of NASA
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Wind Chimes
For me, wind chimes bring me ease. The calming presence of the chimes reminds me of my backyard in South Florida. I found that I am most calm and in the moment when I am home listening to the wind play with its instrument.
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Nail Culture
I'm Kennedy Whitaker and I'm a fan of getting my nails done. Long, short, fat you name it I'm there, make me look pretty. This project highlights a few moments in today's media that have been showing off nail art and I get to introduce you, listeners, to my nail spot in Harlem. Let's get it going!
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East Coast Skiing
Produced by Sam Boardman
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Most Haunted Shipwreck
Producer by Hannah Simpson
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Sounds of Cicadas
This is a fond memory of my childhood Produced by Christian Cortes
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Silence
Amanda Barbarise
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The Rooftop Party
The Rooftop Party by WNSR contributors
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Noises Off
Allison Larned recounts her high school's opening night of Noises Off by Michael Frayn. She experienced something completely new when she stepped on stage wearing only lingerie and stilettos as Brooke Ashton. Produced by Allison Larned
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New School Students tell personal narratives through sound
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