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Silver Shorts
by Silver Sound
Over the years, NYC-based studio Silver Sound ( http://www.silversound.us ) has worked with many passionate creators across multiple industries. With the Silver Shorts podcast we bring you captivating stories with fully immersive audio created in conjunction with some of our favorite collaborators.Hosted by our good friend and Broadway performer James Brown-Orleans, this anthology of bite-sized creations aims to make you laugh, cry, or both, without taking too much time out of your day.Silver Shorts is a proud Silver Podcast Network show.
Episodes
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The James Rocket - Go See More Live Music
James Roy tells us about the importance of live music as his band, The James Rocket, prepares for their upcoming shows. To buy their music, check out this link: https://thejamesrocket.bandcamp.com Go see them live! The James Rocket will be playing at: The Parkside Lounge in NY on October 9th…
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Porcineograph: One Nation Under Hog
Discover William Emerson Baker’s extraordinary Porcineograph, an 1875 pictorial map that transforms the United States into a pig, complete with a Maine snout, an Alaska tail, and Cuba as a sausage. In this episode of CartoCuriosity, Kevin Brown of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explores how this...
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Sonic Dash: Two-Time Sonic Dash Champion Oliver Morris' on the Art of Controlled Chaos
On this special season finale of the Sonic Dash Podcast, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy Award-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with Oliver Morris, who, along with his creative partner Jude Hodgson Hann, took home back-to-back Grand Prizes at the 2025...
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Sonic Dash: A Skateboarding Odyssey, Built From Sound by Colin Colfer
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) talks with finalist Colin Colfer about his...
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Sonic Dash: Making Short, Weird & Wonderfully Divisive Audio Fiction with Jeff Van Dreason
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) talks with finalist Jeff Van Dreason about his...
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Sonic Dash: Dashing Through Finals Week
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with finalists Alex Strong and Arun...
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Sonic Dash: Lynn Ermann on Finding a Story On-Site
In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with Sonic Dash finalist Lynn Ermann, the reporter and producer behind "There Used to Be a Statue." Lynn shares how, through assembling the right "ingredients" (a source…
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Where Are My Internet Buddies At?: A '90s Soundtrack (w/Jen Ng)
Take a listen as Jen Ng describes her nostalgia for the '90s, and how it shapes her relationship with the internet and her multidisciplinary storytelling. LOGGED IN SINCE THE '90S: Jen's desktop (& website) - https://jenng.com/ MORE ABOUT MONTH OFFLINE: Month Offline (sponsored by Dumb.Co) -...
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Sonic Dash: How Two Journalists Made a Dash-Sized History Podcast
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with finalists Nathan Burke and…
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Sonic Dash: Sport, Story, and Sound in Browen Livingstone's 'Shooting My Shot'
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look at the winning pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with Glasgow-based audio creator…
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Sonic Dash: How Michael Satow Turned His Errands Into a Prize-Winning Piece
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look at the winning pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer and owner at Silver Sound Studios) sits down with actor and director Michael Satow to...
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Sonic Dash: How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize (Excerpt)
Twice a year, contestants from around the world compete in the Biannual Sonic Dash, where they have only 48-hours to build a two-minute piece completely from scratch: meaning no pre-existing music, no archival audio, and no generative AI is allowed. So how do they do it? This season on the Sonic...
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Sonic Dash: Summer 2026 3rd Place Winner
Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.” This episode, we’ll be listening to...
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Sonic Dash: Summer 2026 2nd Place Winner
Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.” This episode, we’ll be listening to...
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Sonic Dash: Summer 2026 Grand Prize Winner
Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.” This episode, we’ll be listening to...
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CartoCuriosity - Formosa, a propaganda con-job on the Qing
What if a map could justify the conquest of a nation? In 1895, as China and Japan negotiated the end of the First Sino-Japanese War (1894 - 1895), Japanese publisher Nakamura Yoshimatsu issued a remarkable map of Taiwan. Disguised as the work of a British naval officer, it subtly redrew the…
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CartoCuriosity - The Peutinger Table, an Ancient Roman Map
In this episode of CartoCuriosity, Kevin Brown of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explores the Peutinger Table, or Tabula Peutingeriana - an extraordinary 12-foot-long Roman road map that reveals how the ancient world understood geography, travel, and imperial infrastructure. Stretching from…
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Quinn Lemley's "Secrets of the Stage" (with Mark Blumberg)
How many hours of interviews does it take to create a compelling podcast story? How do producers shape raw conversations into emotional, immersive storytelling experiences? On this episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, producer and director Mark Blumberg talks about his creative...
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Get Ready for the Summer 2026 Sonic Dash!
At Silver Sound, we encourage everyone to pull out their microphones and make something new! Every winter and summer, we host a 48-hour audio storytelling competition, shower the top three winners with money and fabulous prizes, and showcase the top 10 finalists both live at a celebration event…
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CartoCuriosity - Would-Be Conquistador, Real-World Con-man
Diego Dionisio de Peñalosa - count, conquistador, would-be king, and confidence man - is one of history’s great forgotten maverick adventurers. Born in Peru in the shadow of Pizarro’s conquest of the Inca Empire, Peñalosa imagined himself a latter-day Cortés, destined to carve out a new empire in...
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Warriors and Idiots
Take a listen as Chris Platt talks about war, leadership, and the disconnect between decision-makers and the people affected by their choices. Written by and Featuring Chris Platt Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Sound by Silver Sound
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Colin Colfer
Take a listen as filmmaker Colin Colfer tells us about his animation process, the challenges of the craft, and what he’s working on now in the world of stop motion. Featuring Colin Colfer Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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Brooklyn Resistance (With Saul Austerlitz)
Take a listen as Saul Austerlitz tells us about the origin of the Brooklyn Resisters, the important work that they do, and his book entitled "How to Assemble an Activist" Featuring Saul Austerlitz and Cory Choy Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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CartoCuriosity - Franklin's Lost Expedition
The fate of Sir John Franklin's lost expedition is one of the most enduring mysteries in Arctic exploration. In 1845, Franklin sailed from England aboard the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in search of the elusive Northwest Passage, only to disappear in the Canadian Arctic with all 129 men. The…
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Amy Ernst
Take a listen as Amy Ernst tells us about how she uses her art as a creative outlet and a way to visualize a more loving world. Featuring Amy Ernst Produced by Cory Choy, Ivan Bronson, and Christian Cuciniello Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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CartoCuriosity - The Zendian Problem
What if one of the most remarkable fantasy maps ever created wasn’t designed for a novel or a game, but for the CIA? In this episode of CartoCuriosity, Kevin Brown of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps uncovers the extraordinary story of The Zendian Problem, a top-secret Cold War cryptography…
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Put an End to It
Take a listen to our adaptation of Robert Reich's writings on our Current Political Climate. Script adapted from the writings of Robert Reich Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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Zoe Sullivan
Zoe Sullivan tells us why she is running for the 76th Assembly District in Wisconsin, some of the issues that the state is facing, and some of the things she would like to accomplish. Featuring Zoe Sullivan Produced by Cory Choy, Ivan Bronson, and Christian Cuciniello Music by Ivan Bronson Sound…
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Sam Schild
Take a listen as Sam Schild tells us about his path towards becoming a comedian and his style of performance. Featuring and performed by Sam Schild Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Sound by Silver Sound
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Education and Equity (With Donna Elam)
Today we’re joined by Donna Elam to talk about equity in education. Take a listen as we discuss the disproportionality of educational support, what segregation can look like in schools today, and how her work is pushing toward more equitable schools. Featuring Donna Elam and Cory Choy Produced by...
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TRAILER: My Phantom Memory
The final days of the longest-running show on Broadway, as told by one of its longest-running cast members. Keep an eye on the Silver Podcast Network for My Phantom Memory's full release on March 12th! Performed by Scott Mikita Produced by Mark Blumberg Executive Produced by Cory Choy Mixed by...
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Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 3rd Place Winner ("Mother May I March" by Nat Hardy and Will Hardy)
We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting our 3rd place winning piece by Nat Hardy and Will Hardy, titled "Mother May I March" Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark...
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Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 2nd Place Winner
Silver Sound has just finished its Winter 2026 Sonic Dash contest! There were so many great entries that will be featured in future episodes of this podcast, but for now, we present to you our 2nd Place Winning piece by Jacki Huntington, entitled "Because They Can" Technical Director: Tom Fama...
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The Boiler Project (With Kasia Plazinska)
Take a listen as Kasia Plazinska tells us about how she turned an annoying sound into her creative outlet. Featuring Kasia Plazinska Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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More Nurses, Better Care
Take a listen as Cory Choy interviews Shannon Burkett and Christine Scheinman to set the story straight about the current NYC nurses strike. Featuring Shannon Burkett, Christine Scheinman, and Cory Choy Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound
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Sumo Chicken - Episode 3 (The Chunkiest Chicken Contest)
We’re back with another episode of Sumo Chicken! Cheery, once again, is trying to show everyone that she is the chunkiest chicken, but a very familiar reptile has other plans. Written by Leslie and Laurel Collins Featuring Leslie Collins, Laurel Collins, William Collins, Hollis Beck, Tom Bartos,...
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Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 Grand Prize Winner
Silver Sound has just finished its Winter 2026 Sonic Dash contest! There were so many great entries that will be featured in future episodes of this podcast, but for now, we present to you our grand prize winning piece by Eric Yang, Charlie Gillette, and Henry Butler titled, "Scooby Who?"…
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Who The Story Serves (With Markette Sheppard)
Today we sit down with Markette Sheppard to explore the future of news. Hear her story as we dive into how independent reporting and nonprofit journalism are reshaping the industry. To learn more, check out her website: http://www.markettesheppard.com Markette also has a a new book coming out in...
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Celluloid Corner - Part 2 (With Aaron Kudja)
From operating intricate machinery, to preserving and protecting the traditions of cinema, listen as Aaron Kudja tells us a little about his path, and the importance and artistry of film development. Featuring Aaron Kudja Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello Music by Tom…
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CartoCuriosity - Tolkien's Middle Earth
Take a listen as Kevin Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps tells us about the depth, realism, and impact of Tolkien's maps of Middle Earth. https://www.geographicus.com/ Featuring Kevin Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Music by El Buru...
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Visibility Brigade
The more nonviolent action you take, the better you might feel about our current situation. Listen as Mandy Keifetz talks about what she does to make an impact on society and mitigate some of the frustration current events might cause. https://www.visibilitybrigade.com Featuring Mandy Keifetz and...
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Get Ready for the New York City Podcast Awards!
Take a listen as Cory Choy tells us about the inaugural New York City Podcast Awards happening on March 13th, 2026. Nominations will be announced on March 2nd, so submit your work by following the link here: www.podcastawards.nyc Featuring Cory Choy Produced by Cory Choy and Chistian Cuciniello...
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Turning Paige
Take a listen as Paige Campbell tells us about identity, and their path to living their own truth. Featuring Paige Campbell Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello Sound by Silver Sound
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Girl Tales
Take a listen as Tessa Flannery tells us about the Girl Tales Podcast and some of the magical worlds and characters they created to get their uplifting messages across. Check out the Girl Tales website here: https://girltalespodcast.com/ Featuring Tessa Flannery Produced by Cory Choy, Juston...
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Get Ready For The Sonic Dash!
At Silver Sound, we encourage everyone to pull out their microphones and make something new! Every winter and summer, we host a 48-hour audio storytelling competition, shower the top three winners with money and fabulous prizes, and showcase the top 10 finalists both live at a celebration event…
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The James Rocket
Take a listen as James Roy, from the band The James Rocket, talks about their new album "Seen", which releases on November 21st, 2025. To pre-order the album, check out this link: https://thejamesrocket.bandcamp.com/album/seen Also, check them out live! The James Rocket will be playing at: Young...
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CartoCuriosity - Strahlenberg, A Mapmaker's Misfortune
In this episode of CartoCuriosity, James Roy of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps uncovers the extraordinary story of Philipp Johann von Strahlenberg (1676 - 1747), the Swedish soldier, prisoner of war, ethnographer, and pioneering cartographer whose groundbreaking maps transformed European...
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Lizzerd (Teaser)
Silver Shorts is very excited to announce an excerpt from a longer piece by Elizabeth Watson and Cory Choy. Stay tuned for the full release on the Silver Podcast Network. Created by Elizabeth Watson and Cory Choy Script by Mary McDonnell Directed by Cory Choy Fearuing: Elizabeth Watson as Lizzerd...
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Say It With Me
FREE PALESTINE Written and performed by Cory Choy Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Music by Juston Cummings Sound by Silver Sound
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The Mandolin Code
While he usually can be found jamming in Bluegrass sessions, listen as Vijith Assar explains how he took a classic piece and put new spin on it while staying true to its roots. Featuring Vijith Assar Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, Dalton Miksa, and Jada Mackinnon Music by Vijith…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Over the years, NYC-based studio Silver Sound ( http://www.silversound.us ) has worked with many passionate creators across multiple industries. With the Silver Shorts podcast we bring you captivating stories with fully immersive audio created in conjunction with some of our favorite collaborators.Hosted by our good friend and Broadway performer James Brown-Orleans, this anthology of bite-sized creations aims to make you laugh, cry, or both, without taking too much time out of your day.Silver Shorts is a proud Silver Podcast Network show.
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