Ochenta Stories

"Volare" is dedicated to all of our elders and grandparents currently in lockdown. "Volare" tells the story of an older woman finding solace in a song as she is separated from her family.  Written and performed by Clizia Sala in Italian and English. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Voice and script by Clizia Sala. Clizia Sala is a multimedia journalist and podcaster based in L...

This week’s story comes to us from Parma, Italy. "The Bread" is a short fiction dedicated to the sourdough-starting breadmakers of this pandemic. Written and performed by Italian interpreter and translator Lisa Bertacchini and performed in English by Sarah Golding. This work, originally in Italian, has been also produced in English, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. This...

A translator from Buenos Aires, Argentina reflects on working from home during lockdown. This story has been produced in English, Spanish, and German. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in Spanish and English by Dolores Guinazu. Dolores is a full-time translator and copywriter living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can contact her at liftvalue.com. Special...

What if you ran into someone special at one of your virtual yoga sessions? “The Bridge” / El Puente is a lockdown love story for this moment. Credits: Produced by Studio Ochenta. Audio drama written and performed in Spanish and English by Sylvia Rosas. Morning sounds by Silvia Rosas. Sound Design by Maru Lombardo. Special thanks to Chris Haugen, Futuremono, Hanu Dixit and Trevor Garrod. Hosted on...

Shape of Blue is a meditation on the music of our cities, and how we’ll return to them after the pandemic. This work, originally in Spanish, has been adapted into English and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. Credits: Isabel Rodriguez is Colombian and lives and works in New York City. She works for a sound collective called Carribean Sea Sound. You can find more of her sound...

"The Dishes" is an Italian audio drama on dishwashing. Written by Chiara Paiocchi. This work, originally in Italian, has been adapted into English and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on apple podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on twitter...

The global pandemic has forced us to celebrate and grieve differently, at a distance. 'Tradition' is a short non-fiction piece about the importance of cultural heritage and grieving rituals in a time of so much social uncertainty. Written and performed in Korean and English by Susanna Park. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English and in Korean by Susa...

For those of us social distancing from family, this short non-fiction story gives us a portrait of a family reunion between a father and his son. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English by Vivien Schutz. Vivien Schütz is a freelance audio journalist from Berlin, now living in NYC. She studied Journalism and Radio Art in Germany and is now producing lo...

For those of us dealing with the anxiety of lockdown measures, mrs. scared is a short fiction about an unlikely friendship, and hope for the future. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English by Elna Schutz. Elna Schütz is an award-winning South African freelance journalist working in radio, podcasting, and writing, across topics such as news, health, an...

Today’s story comes to us from Asheville, North Carolina. Written and performed by Hunter Miyan. For those of us missing the school routine, “Quarantine Relief” gets us ready for back to school. This work, originally in English, has been translated to Spanish and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out t...

For those of us dating during lockdown, this short audio fiction shows us that love blooms even during hard times. Written by Abi McNeil and performed in French and English by Léa Minod and Moïse Courilleau. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and Abi McNeil and performed by Léa Minod and Moïse Courilleau in English and French. Abi is an Australian audio maker living in Paris. She...

This week’s episode is dedicated to Black Lives Matter, and all those who have lost their lives to police brutality in the United States. Special thanks to our guests, black creators and entrepreneurs from the US and FRANCE: in order of appearance: Sutanya Dacres, content creator and host of Dinner for One, Tanisha Townsend wine educator and founder of Girl Meets Glass, Gregory Pouy, author and ho...

Today’s story comes to us from London, UK. Written and performed by journalist and podcast producer Katy Lee. For those of us waxing nostalgic to a time before quarantine, “The crowd” is a short piece that reminds us of what it will be like to stand in a crowd once more. This work, originally in English, has been translated to French and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. For...

Today’s story comes to us from Houston, Texas California. Written and performed in both Spanish and English by Juliana Philippi. This short audio drama imagines a nurse finding strength from an unexpected source. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastories // Esta historia nos llega desde Housto...

Today’s story comes to us from Sevilla, Spain. Written and performed in both Spanish and English by translator Marisa Cores. For those of us social distancing with or without our parents, “Mama” is an audio diary from a daughter spending lockdown with her mother. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/och...

Today’s story comes to us from Nice, France. Written and performed in both French and English by journalist and award-winning audio documentarian, Neil Sandell. In this touching sound documentary entitled ‘The Bells,’ Neil reflects on the new normal. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastories C...

Today’s story comes to us from Rome, Italy. Written and performed by writer and podcast producer Valerio Maggio. For those of us staring at our house plants with special attention during this lockdown, “Bonsai” is an audio doc that sends a love letter to one in particular. This work, originally in Italian, has been translated to English and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. F...

Today’s story comes to us from Edinburgh, Scotland. Written and performed by writer and podcast producer Maddy Searle. For those of us waxing nostalgic to a time before quarantine, “The bus” is a short fiction that lets us imagine what it would be like to travel to the past. This work, originally in English, has been adapted into Spanish, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode/...

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