Silver Shorts

Amy Ernst

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:07:26 +0000

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

CartoCuriosity: The Zendian Problem (New Music by Luke Allen)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:47:37 +0000

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 Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Put an End to It

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:59:12 +0000

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

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:16:15 +0000

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

Sam Schild

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:05 +0000

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

Education and Equity (With Donna Elam)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:58:16 +0000

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

TRAILER: My Phantom Memory

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:17:14 +0000

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

Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 3rd Place Winner ("Mother May I March" by Nat Hardy and Will Hardy)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:12:10 +0000

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

Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 2nd Place Winner

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:18 +0000

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, Emily Reeves

The Boiler Project (With Kasia Plazinska)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:47:07 +0000

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

More Nurses, Better Care

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:24:07 +0000

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

Sumo Chicken - Episode 3 (The Chunkiest Chicken Contest)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:55:26 +0000

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 by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson

Music by Ivan Bronson

Sound by Silver Sound

Sonic Dash: Winter 2026 Grand Prize Winner

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:30:30 +0000

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?"

Technical Director: Tom Fama

Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy

Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

Who The Story Serves (With Markette Sheppard)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:43:31 +0000

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 September of 2026 called "Grandma Dee's Pineapple Upsidedown Cake" that is available for preorder now: https://markettesheppard.com/pre-order-new-book

Featuring Markette Sheppard

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson

Music by Ivan Bronson

Sound by Silver Sound

Celluloid Corner - Part 2 (With Aaron Kudja)

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:50:42 +0000

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 Fama

Sound by Silver Sound

CartoCuriosity - Tolkien's Middle Earth

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:01:12 +0000

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 and Luke Allen

Sound by Silver Sound

Visibility Brigade

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:21:51 +0000

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 Cory Choy

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Sound by Silver Sound

Get Ready for the New York City Podcast Awards!

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:48:05 +0000

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

Music by Juston Cummings

Sound by Silver Sound

Turning Paige

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:49:36 +0000

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

Girl Tales

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:09:19 +0000

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 Cummings, and Christian Cuciniello

Music from the Girl Tales Podcast

Sound by Silver Sound

Get Ready For The Sonic Dash!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:25:43 +0000

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 for our Winter 2026 Sonic Dash, which will take place from January 9th to the 11th, is now open so check out the link below to learn more about the contest and the insane prizes you can win!

https://www.silver-nyc.com/sonicdash

Featuring Mark Blumberg

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Juston Cummings

Sound by Silver Sound

The James Rocket

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:48:43 +0000

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 Ethel's in Brooklyn, NY on October 23rd, 2025
Sanger Hall in Sunnyside, NY on November 22nd, 2025
Century in Philadelphia, PA on December 13th, 2025

Featuring James Roy

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by The James Rocket from their new album "Seen"

Sound by Silver Sound

CartoCuriosity - A Mapmaker's Misfortune

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:44:18 +0000

Listen as James Roy of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains why copyright laws and backing-up your work is so important with this unfortunate story.

Featuring James Roy of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru and Luke Allen

Sound by Silver Sound

Lizzerd (Teaser)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:03:19 +0000

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 and Lizzerd’s Father; Cameron Bossert as Ronnie; Carrie Van Driest as The Mystery Woman; Eric Yang as Mark; Mary McDonnell as The Neighbor; Cassie Gabriel as The Landlady; and Deiter Riesle as Karl

Re-recording mixer Christian Cuciniello

Sound Design by Santiago Aramburu and Christian Cuciniello

Music and Editing by Luke Allen

Say It With Me

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:19:54 +0000

FREE PALESTINE

Written and performed by Cory Choy

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Juston Cummings

Sound by Silver Sound

The Mandolin Code

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:40:45 +0000

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 Assar

Sound by Silver Sound

CartoCuriosity - Royal Siamese Maps

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:46:22 +0000

When you work in the antiquarian trade, sometimes you might be fortunate enough to come across an object that is truly one-of-a-kind. Listen as Kevin Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps recounts how a chance visit to an antique store resulted in discovering a map from a country which has virtually no known history of making them.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Dimo and the Diner (Part 2)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:54:23 +0000

What now? We fight, and we make them stop scrolling. We fight again, and then we make them turn it off. When they start chanting, "Hate, hate, hate. Great, great, great," it's too late.

Enjoy the second part of this precursor to a larger cyber-drama that is yet to unfold in the Silver Podcast Network and stay tuned for more Dimo updates!

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Cory Choy

Featuring Jada Mackinnon, Dalton Miksa, and El Buru

Produced by Cory Choy, Jada Mackinnon, Dalton Miksa, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Nico Soffiato

Sound by Silver Sound

The Ark (Teaser)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:21:16 +0000

When a technocratic society living underground employs eugenics to ensure humanity's survival on a devastated Earth, a biologist and a software engineer have only one hope of raising a child on their own.

Silver Shorts is excited to announce a small excerpt from 10-part scripted audio series about a family formed in the wake of a global calamity, and how their only hope of sticking together lies in a total reconception of their world.

Created & Directed by M. Louis Gordon

Written by M. Louis Gordon & Adriana Campoy

Produced by Cory Choy, Harry Bainbridge

Starring Amalia Mark, Sean Edward Evans

Recording Engineering by Tom Fama

Sound Design by M. Louis Gordon, Luke Allen

Music by OGRE Sound

The House of Bread

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:24:27 +0000

We often overlook the simple practices that make life better: giving thanks and offering forgiveness. In this monologue, James Brown-Orleans helps us recognize both.

Written and performed by James Brown-Orleans

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by James Brown-Orleans

Sound by Silver Sound

Celluloid Corner (With Aaron Kudja)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:04:03 +0000

From operating intricate machinery, to preserving and protecting the traditions of cinema, listen as Aaron Kudja takes you inside the projection booth to show you how he keeps the reels turning.

Featuring Aaron Kudja

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Tom Fama

Sound by Silver Sound

Forget About It - The Viper

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:41:00 +0000

When Shirley decided to open her dream nail salon, she knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she never expected it to be such an explosive catastrophe filled with debts to the mob, misogynistic creeps, and worst of all, her mother.

Silver Shorts is very excited to announce an excerpt from a longer piece by Pop Lightning. This feed will host a series of three parts, but keep an ear out for the full episode.

Written and Created by Pop Lightning

Executive Producers: Pop Lightning, Gabriel Shalom, Cory Choy, and Cameron Bossert

Produced and mixed by Cory Choy

Editing & Sound Design by Christian Cuciniello & Wenrui Zhao

Featuring: Jenna Laurenzo as Shirley; Ariella Mastroianni as Mia; Delia Kemph as Adele; Suliya Gisele as the 1st AD; Jeremy Cohen as Nicky, the Director, and the Muscle; Cameron Bossert as Mike, the Narrator, and the Doctor; and Kevin Jacobsen as Ray.

Forget About It - Physics, Baby!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:07:16 +0000

Silver Shorts is very excited to announce an excerpt from a longer piece by Pop Lightning. This feed will host a series of three parts, but keep an ear out for the full episode.

Written and Created by Pop Lightning

Executive Producers: Pop Lightning, Gabriel Shalom, Cory Choy, and Cameron Bossert

Produced and mixed by Cory Choy

Editing & Sound Design by Christian Cuciniello & Wenrui Zhao

Forget About It - Ring Race

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:34:20 +0000

Silver Shorts is very excited to announce an excerpt from a longer piece by Pop Lightning. This feed will host a series of three parts, but keep an ear out for the full episode.

Written and Created by Pop Lightning

Executive Producers: Pop Lightning, Gabriel Shalom, Cory Choy, and Cameron Bossert

Produced and mixed by Cory Choy

Editing & Sound Design by Christian Cuciniello & Wenrui Zhao

CartoCuriosity - Highway History

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:26:04 +0000

Take a listen as Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains the origin of modern day road traveling.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Featuring Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

CartoCuriosity - Buried Ships

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:40:22 +0000

As miners searched for buried treasure during the California gold rush, their ships became buried treasure for historians. Listen as Kevin Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps interviews Michael Jennings from Neatline Maps about the buried ships of San Francisco

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Check out the Neatline website here: neatlinemaps.com

Featuring Kevin Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps and Michael Jennings from Neatline Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Edited by Jada Mackinnon

Sound by Silver Sound

Mimo

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:48:33 +0000

Here at Silver Sound, we get to collaborate with and highlight a lot of incredible people. Today, we would like to introduce you to Mimo Magri as she tells us about her path to becoming an established, multitalented performer and some of the struggles she encountered along the way.

Featuring Mimo Magri

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Mimo Magri

Sound by Silver Sound

Dimo and the Diner (Part 1)

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:54:21 +0000

What now? We fight, and we make them stop scrolling. We fight again, and then we make them turn it off. When they start chanting, "Hate, hate, hate. Great, great, great," it's too late.

Enjoy this precursor to a larger cyber-drama that is yet to unfold in the Silver Podcast Network and stay tuned for more Dimo updates!

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Cory Choy

Featuring Jada Mackinnon, Dalton Miksa, and El Buru

Produced by Cory Choy, Jada Mackinnon, Dalton Miksa, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Nico Soffiato

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (The Bastille)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:32:06 +0000

Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “In revolutions there are only two sorts of men: those who cause them and those who profit by them.”

Join Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps as he chronicles the first shots of the French Revolution and the story of the man who seized the opportunity to benefit from the destruction of one of Paris’s most infamous structures.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Featuring Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (1st Map of The North Pole)

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:45:52 +0000

When it comes to map making, intentions are never as important as actual exploring. Listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains Gerard Mercator's misinterpretations.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Waliek's World

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:39:50 +0000

Waliek Crandall reminds us what matters most in this world with a message of love. With a very unique perspective, he tells us what his perfect world would look like.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Waliek Crandall

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Christian Cuciniello and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (The Peutinger Table)

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:41:58 +0000

Some maps are small, and some can cover an entire wall. Today, Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps will describe a very uniquely shaped one created for travelers of the Ancient Roman world.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

ADotHDot

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:05:08 +0000

Here are five possible descriptions of who Arthur Harrison could be: The Urban Hermit, The Disenchanted Intellectual, The Suburban Surrealist, The Neo-Beat Provocateur, and The Jesus Christ of Silicon.

What matters most is up to you.

Story by Arthur Harrison and Cory Choy

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Dalton Miksa

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (World War II Route Maps)

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:33:27 +0000

World War II is probably the most widely-documented and studied conflict in all of history. And yet, 80 years after it has ended, we are still uncovering documents and memorabilia that would otherwise have collected dust in grandpa’s trunk.

Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps recounts how he combined his passion of studying the Second World War with the discovery and research of maps made by veterans of the war.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

All God's Children

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:44:22 +0000

The two mothers hit it off beautifully. They sat at a café called Heaven, chatting for hours over tea and biscuits. While waiting for the check, they started bragging about their sons.

Finally, one mother asked, “Who was your son?”

“Jesus,” Mary replied.

“And who was yours?” Mary asked.

“My son was Judas,” the other mother replied.

“Well, mother of Judas, what a joy it’s been meeting you. Shall we do this again tomorrow?”

“It’s a date,” Judas’ mother smiled.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Waliek Crandall

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Christian Cuciniello and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (The Zendian Problem)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:46:55 +0000

Imagine Dungeons and Dragons but for the purpose of helping the United States military. Listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains how he stumbled upon a classified part of American history.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (Leigh Read County)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:16:12 +0000

Politics, duels, and frontier justice are all a part of this Florida man's story. Listen as Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains this American drama.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (Zeno's Frisland)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:25:53 +0000

"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." - Mark Twain

Listen as James W. Roy from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps explains this family fraud.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring James W. Roy from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Edited by Jada Mackinnon

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Cam Calls Republicans

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:07:51 +0000

Ah life... Sometimes you just need a funny perspective on things to get through these negative times. If you're feeling as bad as we are about current events, then maybe this can offer you a new way to voice your frustrations, or just make you smile a little.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Cameron Bossert

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (Peñalosa)

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:45:59 +0000

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 Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (Terra Australis)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:38:11 +0000

Maps? People still use those? Well, not only do people still use them, but people like Kevin J. Brown even specialize in rare antique maps dating back to the 15th century. Take a listen to this fascinating story about the largest continent that never was.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Sam Anderson

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:03:59 +0000

It's the quiet ones you really have to look out for. They don't have a cape around their neck, an "S" on their chest, and they don't come crashing in to save the day with catchy phrases like "I'm Batman."

No, they just go about their day quietly, using their superpower to keep us safe.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Sam Anderson

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Cab Ride

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:20:32 +0000

Time feels frozen as he drives the same streets, over and over, watching life pass by. The city moves, but he remains still, just observing from behind the wheel.

Written by Buru and Bruno Aramburu

Featuring James Brown-Orleans, Bruno Aramburu, Daniela Ravelo, and Valeriia Vovk

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Buru

Music by Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Yuan Ji's Erstwhile Mezcal

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:46 +0000

The kind of drinks we like are the kind that bring all folks together, with a side of stories, laughter, tears, and most definitely a side of gratitude for each other.

Yuan Ji's Erstwhile Mezcal brings all of this to the table.

Check out her website here: erstwhilemezcal.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Yuan Ji from Erstwhile Mezcal

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Buru

Music by Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Geographicus: WTF is That? (Fusang)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:48:13 +0000

Imagine taking a wrong turn, and your GPS says, "What the fuck is that?"

Well, historical cartography is rife with anomalies that make you scratch your head. Take a to listen Kevin J. Brown explain the story behind Fusang and its mysteries.

Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Tom Fama

Music by Luke Allen and El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Headshots: Angelica

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:21:52 +0000

Fame and fortune may cure 99% of all your problems, but the 1% we forfeit for the rest is a life-long pain in the ass.

Hosted and Written by James Brown-Orleans

Performed by Angelica Edwards

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Where Is It?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:58:47 +0000

A little shuffle, a little song, a little fun, you can't go wrong... Or can you?

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Jonathan Hsu

Featuring Jonathan Hsu, Pavlo Zhupanyn, and Valeriia Vovk

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Tommy's Art

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:24:43 +0000

What do a used car salesman, an ex-con, and an aging 70's Go-Go dancer have in common? For a whopper of a deal, they'll poke into anything. Even if its dead.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by R. L. Rogers

Featuring Rodney Lee Rogers and Chris McLernon

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Mark Ormandy and Aynee Osborn

Sound by Silver Sound

Here To Listen

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:55:59 +0000

Are you in a place where you feel safe? Safe being seen? Safe being heard? Safe being listened to?

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.

CARE provides free and confidential support and advocacy to students, staff, and faculty who have experienced sexual violence, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Please call the 24/7 confidential phone line (805) 893-4613 any time to explore your rights, options, and support.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Performed by Rebecca Banatvala

Piece by Griffith Rees and Box3Spool5 Productions

Original text from Fierce: an anthology of dynamic new queer monologues for actors

Edited by Rikki Beadle-Blair.

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Original music by Luke Allen

Sound by Silver Sound

Val

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:02:28 +0000

Val, and her art, encourages us to look, learn, and know our past while moving forward into the future. She uses Ukraine's rich history to help heal the present and move us into a better place.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Valeriia Vovk

Produced by Cory Choy, Christian Cuciniello, and El Buru

Music by Valeriia Vovk (Song Title: "In the Field")

Sound by Silver Sound

Catch

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:40:12 +0000

Actor, performer, writer, producer, musician, and life saver? James Brown-Orleans can do it all. We love working with him, and we hope this story can give you a glimpse into how special he is.

Written and performed by James Brown-Orleans

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound.

Hi, I'm Sae

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:13:24 +0000

Come and say hi to Sae in this inaugural episode of Silver Shorts' newest series. This brave, rock climbing ten-year-old may teach you a little about conquering your fears and following your passions.

If you would like us to highlight you, someone you know, or a story you have in our next edition of this series, send an email to contact@silversound.us.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Sae Ferguson

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Sean Cooney

Sound by Silver Sound

Headshots - Lions and Hyenas

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:59:28 +0000

Most of us are smart enough to ignore the billboards and magazines everywhere telling us that we, just as we are, are not enough. But what if your livelihood and the success of your work is contingent on how pretty you look in an 8X10 Headshot?

Do you have the look that they're looking for?

Written by and featuring James Brown-Orleans

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Sumo Chicken - Episode 2

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:37:47 +0000

Cheery shows us once again that when sour lemons pee on your dreams, you don't just sit there pretending it's rain falling on your head! You find that chunky chicken inside of you, let the sour lemon roll like water off a duck's back, and you turn that sour lemon into lemonade... Or, in this case, Tsuika!

Brought to you from the minds and talent behind Sumo Kaboom! in collaboration with the Silver Podcast Network.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Leslie and Laurel Collins

Featuring Leslie Collins, Laurel Collins, William Collins, Hollis Beck, El Buru, and Christian Cuciniello

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

James Brown-Orleans: The Man Behind the Hyena

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:53:36 +0000

This is a very special episode of Silver Shorts as we will be highlighting our incredible host, James Brown-Orleans. It has been extremely fun working with James on this series, and none of this would be possible without him. We know him for his immersive storytelling and contagious positivity, but today we will be discussing his role in "The Lion King" on Broadway and what it physically takes to star in it for over 20 years.

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Featuring James Brown-Orleans, and Christian Cuciniello

Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy

Sound by Silver Sound

First

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:14:50 +0000

There’s something so wonderful about coming home after a long day, going straight for the tv remote, and turning the television on. In this short story you’re about to hear, we portray two love birds on tv, the awkwardness of their 1ST kiss, and a whole new, heart-warming perspective to first kisses.

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by James Brown-Orleans

Featuring Mariama Diop, James Brown-Orleans, and Christian Cuciniello

Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy

Music by Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Dimo Duck

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:26:36 +0000

Kids have been disappearing all over the country. The only thing linking the cases to each other is that all of the kids were watching a popular cartoon show called Dimo Duck when they disappeared. Sophie is the best dang babysitter in Hatfield, New York. Tonight seems like it's going to be a breeze. But there's something different about little Leo Brown…

Enjoy this precursor to a larger cyber-drama that is yet to unfold in the Silver Podcast Network and stay tuned for more Dimo updates!

Check out more Silver Shorts Here!

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Halen and Audrey McPherson, Gareth Hobbs and Cory Choy

Featuring Bailee Bonick, Joseph Almgren, Vanessa Johansson, Emilio Acosta, Cole Bonnick and Aubrey Scruggs

Produced by Cory Choy Christian Cuciniello

Music by El Buru and Nico Soffiato

Sound by Silver Sound

Bryan Benjamin

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:43:16 +0000

Who ISN’T being watched. The important question is, WHO is watching the watchers who are watching us as we’re watching whatever it is we watch when we think no one is watching?

If there’s one man who knows all about THE WATCHER, the watchers, and we who are being watched, it is he…

Silver Shorts Presents: Bryan Benjamin

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Happy Halloween!

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Cory Choy

Featuring Cory Choy

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Buru

Sound by Silver Sound

Pawberry

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:32:43 +0000

The prosecutor’s obsession… The defense's objections… The judge’s irritation... The ooh's… The gasps… Lastly the defendant’s frustration with a cat!

Join prosecutor, Mr. Pawberry, and his stalwart assistant Clawdia as they get to the bottom of this murder mystery.

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Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Mary McDonnell

Featuring James Brown-Orleans, Louis Aaron Kornfeld, Gene Gallerano, and Laurie Jill Strickland

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Sound by Silver Sound

Sumo Chicken - Episode 1

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:27:10 +0000

CHEERY is no chicken! Well… technically she is… and I guess figuratively she was at first, but sometimes when poop hits the coop our initial reaction is to scoot. Then a friend comes along to SERENADE us and remind us that we were born for such a time as this and that THIS is no time to lay an egg, no, THIS is the time for HAKKEYOI!

Brought to you from the minds and talent behind Sumo Kaboom! in collaboration with the Silver Podcast Network, SUMO CHICKEN is the debut episode of the brand new Silver Shorts Podcast.

Check out more Silver Shorts Here!

Hosted by James Brown-Orleans

Written by Leslie and Laurel Collins

Featuring Leslie Collins, Laurel Collins, and Christian Cuciniello

Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello

Music by Travis Tucker of Overcoast Music

Sound by Silver Sound