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On A People's Climate , Shilpi Chhotray connects the dots between environmental issues, racial justice and corporate power, putting the people fighting for change front and center. The podcast asks what solutions look like and who's already fighting for them.  On this episode, host Cory Choy, Festival Director of the New York City Podcast Awards, sits down with Shilpi Chhotray, whose A Peo...

How do you turn more than 45 hours of tape into a personal audio documentary? In Undeniable , an episode of CBC’s Love Me, audio producer and sound mixer Xander Adams takes us inside her experience of facial feminization surgery. We’re there before and after the operation, and through the complicated aftermath. Intimate, funny, and often uncomfortable, it’s not a neat before-and-after reveal story...

What does a podcast sound like when you never quite know where the next episode will take you?  Part sonic playground, part personal diary, part box of aural surprises, Creatures of the Wind is an independent podcast by audio maker Mae Nagusky, whose episodes move freely between formats and lengths. From capturing three years of her sister's childhood in a few minutes to collaging the complica...

Tending is a 6-part series that follows the ongoing struggles Black farmers face in the wake of one of America's largest civil rights lawsuits, Pigford v. Glickman. On this episode, host Cory Choy, Festival Director of the New York City Podcast Awards, is joined by Shirlette Ammons, the creator behind TENDING: Black Farmers Fight Against the USDA. Shirlette is a musician and storyteller, but,...

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, 2026 Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/bootleg-dan-presents-the-james-rocket-mad-painter-and-space...

At the ballet, beauty is center stage. Dancing with Shadows pulls back the curtain to ask what that beauty costs. The seven-part docuseries traces the history of the New York City Ballet, from George Balanchine's founding vision to the allegations of abuse and misconduct that have shaped the company's more recent history. On this episode, host Cory Choy, Festival Director of the New York C...

Welcome to the very first episode of Craft, Content & Creators , a new show from the New York City Podcast Awards. Each episode, host Cory Choy sits down with award-winning creators, documentarians, and sound artists who took home top prizes at last year's awards, digging into their creative journeys, the artistic and business decisions behind their work, and what it really takes to make e...

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 our Grand Prize Winning piece "Go For Broke or Gopher Broke?" created by Long Island-based cra...

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 our second-place winning piece “Free Piano” by Michael Satow. Produced by Cory Choy, Emily Reeves, and...

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 third-place winning piece “Shooting My Shot” by Bronwen Livingstone from Scotland.  Produced by Cory C...

Listen as Kevin Brown of Geographicus Rare Antique Map takes a look at a remarkable con perpetrated by the Japanese against the Chinese to seize control of Taiwan. Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Edited by Zach Treanor Music by Luke Allen and El Buru Sound by Silver...

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

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Meddling Kids of NYC" by Amanda Kari McHugh and Kyle Studstill. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

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

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

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

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled"Bo Ricky Banjo's Spiral to Hell" by Richard Kušan, Evan Sidio, and Ronnie Brown. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Like hot sauce, it burns" by Paloma Moreno Jiménez, Sara Schleede, Luci Jones, and Vanessa Handy. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Roll Play" by Tessa Zitter and Itai Rekem. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

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

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Those Meddling Aunties" by Tanita Rahmani. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

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 by Silver Sound

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

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Those Metal-ing Kids" by H Conley and Taylor Early. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting previous dash winners Oliver Morris, Jude Hodgson Hann, and Jack Fitzpatrick, along with their piece: "Botcho The Clown" Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves