Silver Shorts

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 Dash Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our finalists' processes. You'll hear t...

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

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, out of NYC. Produced by Cory Choy, Emily...

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...

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...

Today we wanted to feature an awesome original score that Luke Allen composed to update one of our previously published episodes. Stay tuned for more musical updates to the CartoCuriosity series, but for now, Take a listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps describes a very uniquely shaped map created for travelers of the Ancient Roman world. Check out the Geographicus website h...

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 process behind the acclaimed podcast production of My Phantom Memory, a documentary-style portrait explorin...

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 in NYC and online via our Silver Podcast Network. We call this the Biannual Sonic Dash . Registration fo...

Today we wanted to feature an awesome original score that Luke Allen composed to update one of our previously published episodes. Stay tuned for more musical updates to the CartoCuriosity series, but for now, take a listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps offers a glimpse into the imagined geographies of the New World, blending fact, myth, and political ambition. Check out the...

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

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 Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains the story behind Sir John Franklin's lost expedition as he searched for the fabled Northwest Passage. Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com Featuring Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Music by Luke Allen and El Buru Sound by...

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

Welcome back to Silver Shorts! Today we wanted to feature an awesome original score that Luke Allen composed to update one of our previously published episodes. Stay tuned for more musical updates to the CartoCuriosity series, but for now, take a listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains how he stumbled upon a classified part of American history.  Check out the Geograph...

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

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

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 Cory Choy, Cristian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson  Sound by Silver Sound   

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 Christian Cuciniello Edited by Tom Fama Music by Luke Allen

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 Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

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 Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emil...

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

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 

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, Rowan Gilvie, Rachel Napolitano, Tess Gill, El Buru, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Produced b...