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Season 4: Episode 7 This Soundplay episode features the original student podcast, What's on My Plate?, interwoven with bits of interview with the podcast creators. The podcast is about food and their histories and cultural connections. You'll hear the expensive and novelty episodes on this episode of Soundplay! The podcast composers are Ben Westgate, Fanshu Sun, Jon Stewart, and Siyu Wu.  Here are...

Season 4: Episode 8 This episode features the original student podcast, Story Stream, composed by Tamara Normil, interwoven with bits of interview with her. The podcast is features an exploration of story in its various forms. Here are the transcripts for the two episodes on short stories and magical girls!

Season 3: Episode 7, Part 2 In the final episode of this season, Alissa explores the backdrop of nighttime in multiple different settings, starting in her home neighborhood and continuing on to Salem State’s Campus environment in Part Two. What's lurking in the dark and what does it mean for our lives in the daytime?  Music featured in part one by PodingtonBear , with some edits made

Season 3: Episode 7, Part 1 In the final episode of this season, Alissa explores the backdrop of nighttime in multiple different settings, starting in her home neighborhood and continuing on to Salem State’s Campus environment in Part Two. What's lurking in the dark and what does it mean for our lives in the daytime?    Music featured in part one by PodingtonBear , with some edits made

Season 3: Episode 6 In this episode, Salem State graduate Josie Kinghorn interviews a transgender student and learns all about his experiences on campus. Alissa talks to her roommate Davianna Cora all about the LGBTQ community, coming out, pride, and being queer on campus. 

Season 3: Episode 5 The Internet has evolved into a vast web of different communities and subcultures, where people can explore their passions and befriend like minded individuals. Basil talks with V, an internet video game streamer, and Alissa Pray interviews Sarah— a cosplayer who shares their costumes and videography online—  to learn more about these subcultures, their benefits, their drawback...

Season 3: Episode 4 Sit back and drink some tea while Alissa takes you through stories about believing in yourself and overcoming obstacles. This episode features audio work by Salem State graduates Sam Flaherty and Alba Melendez.  

Season 3: Episode 3 Alissa shares her favorite baking recipes in between stories about finding your passion from the perspective of a costume designer and a drag queen. This episode features stories from Matthew Morrissey and Caiden Bistany. 

Season 3: Episode 2 Regan Doyle, Margaret Flaherty and Alba Melendez share interviews and stories all about religion. 

Season 3: Episode 1 Join Salem State Podcast Soundplay’s host Alissa Pray as she talks all about the different facets of education and learning, featuring original audio work done by Salem State students Anna Walsh and Xiouyu Liu and an interview with Salem State Student Chloe MacNeil.  

Season 2: Episode 7 In this episode, graduate students Sarah Eshelman and Kacper Kruszewski interview influential members of their communities. Sarah tells the story of a musician that found hope by organizing grassroots concerts during the pandemic, and Kacper speaks with the owner of a karate studio, who needed to find some innovative teaching methods at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic...

Season 2: Episode 6 Professor Larry Lewis and Conor MacGinnis continue their discussion, which leads them to talk about motivation in today’s society and life after university.  

Season 2: Episode 5 In this episode, Conor MacGinnis interviews Salem State Professor of Tai Chi, Larry Lewis. Together, they talk about Tai chi, meditation, religion, and life philosophies. 

Season 2: Episode 4 An undergraduate student tells a story about leaving toxic relationships and how her past experiences with romance have impacted her fundamental beliefs. Afterwards, Jenna interviews a one dollar bill and Matt learns about the complicated history of the American flag in their respective takes on “Everything is Alive.”  

Season 2: Episode 3 This episode features an audio story by undergraduate Josie Kinghorn, who weaves a twisted, modern version of the fairytale Cinderella, followed by an interview about her composing process. 

Season 2: Episode 2 Digital Writing students Molly, Michad, and Stepanie discuss the beliefs that have shaped their lives. Molly talks about the lessons she learned while playing softball, Michad relates his experiences with love and relationships to life’s unpredictability, and Stephanie’s story focuses on bullying and the importance of showing empathy.   

Season 2: Episode 1 Join Soundplay producer Conor MacGinnis as he takes you through an array of stories composed by Salem State’s own students and faculty. In this episode, undergraduate student Gina talks to an inanimate object in “Grandfather Clock,” a piece inspired by the podcast “Everything Is Alive,” and undergraduate Lucy Tew interviews a social media content creator and witch in “100% That...

Season 1: Episode 8 This episode features Prof. Tiffany Gayle Chenault's "28," a story about running and grief. You'll also hear undergraduate student Abby Crogan's interview with a chipped coffee cup (a concept borrowed from the podcast, "Everything is Alive"), Lana D'Addieco's uncovering of history via old radiators in Salem, and Cassandra Pearson's public history piece on Gore Vidal and William...

Season 1: Episode 7 This episode features audio work by Allison Cockett as well as an interview with her about her composing process. You'll also hear Matthew Swindell's "A Souvenir of Salem," created in Prof. Margo Shea's public history course, as well as audio work by Jennifer Moody.

Season 1: Episode 6 This episode includes feature stories by SSU undergraduate students, Dana Ventre, Allison Cockett, Osvaldo Moreno, and Tony Karaj. Dana explores the life of an accomplished young woman who faces challenges because of a stutter. Allison's story features a truly magical Salemite named Rose who has found her "witch niche." Osvaldo chronicles the success of a 21-year old Lesley Col...

Season 1: Episode 5 This episode includes feature stories by SSU undergraduate students, Jaleesa Molina, Aleya Beckford, and Abigail Hurley. Jaleesa tells the story of a man living a double life: he's a professional wrestler named CJ Cruz on the stage and Jason everywhere else. Aleya tells the story of a college students' unexpected interest and profession: wig-making. Abigail's story focuses on t...

Season 1: Episode 4 This episode includes three feature stories by SSU undergraduate students, Conor MacGinnis, Sarah Pangborn, and a student who wishes to remain anonymous. Both Conor and Sarah focus on musicians, one who has endless creativity and one who faces significant challenges during the COVID global pandemic. The other story focuses on an artist who paints enormous murals on city buildin...

Season 1: Episode 3 This episode features three stories by SSU undergraduate students, Abigail Hurley and two composers who wish to remain anonymous. The first story focuses on dating in a pandemic. The second story reflects on how the pandemic was initially perceived and how that perception has changed over time. Abigail's story is a montage of people's voices all responding to the same question:...

Season 1: Episode 2 This episode features audio pieces by Tony Karaj, Sarah Pangborn, Jennifer Moody, and a senior who wishes to remain anonymous. These students offer their personal understanding of current events as well as reflections of how they've experienced life in a global pandemic.

Season 1: Episode 1 This episode features the audio work of SSU undergraduate students Jaleesa Molena, Dylan Snyder, and Conor MacGinnis. Jaleesa composed a beautiful piece of spoken word poetry. Conor interviewed his mom, who is a doctor caring for people with Covid. Dylan reflects on how the pandemic has highlighted social class inequities.