In this episode, Laïny Jernidier interviews New York Senator Roxanne Persaud, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign, to discuss her reflections the morning after Harris’s loss.
In this episode of Onomatopoeia, Hope Talbot interviews Zach Purtzer, an artist living in Williamsburg. Commonly dismissed as just yet another starving artist, there’s more to Purtzer than just a Brooklyn stereotype.
In this episode, Hope Talbot revisits the MoMA Sculpture Garden, her late mother’s favorite spot. Grieving her mother’s death, and coming to New York in the immediate aftermath, Hope explores how she got here.
Paul Maniaci faces his fear of heights in riding the Roosevelt Island Tramway high above New York City.
Every year, as autumn comes to an end and the Christmas season draws near, Ann pulls a box down from her closet. Inside it are wigs and hats, white fur, jingles and green and red clothes. When she puts it on, she becomes Mrs. Claus. Santa Claus’s wife. But even though Christmas is a joyful…
In this episode, Leilani Combs speaks with River Glassberg, a 25 year old actor, poet and now… clown. Listen along as we enjoy their first clown performance as a part of Coney Island USA’s inaugural class of the new Clown Skool. We talk about how the clowning community has played a role in their queer…
In this episode, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Masters student Leilani Combs navigates identity, aging and New York City.
On a mission to inspire and create a better world—starting now—this theater’s work is encouraging children and audiences alike to take action and be part of a movement shaping a brighter future.
In this episode, Laïny Jernidier takes you inside her first BDSM and kink workshop, held in the heart of Chinatown. From flogging to spanking, this experience marks the beginning of a three-month deep dive into an underground culture and community that she is exploring for her master’s thesis long-form story.
Malene decides to eat meat for the first time in over a year. As she stands with the burger in her hand, it doesn’t take long before she starts to doubt her decision.
In this episode, Liza Monasebian meets a pediatric hospice nurse practitioner and volunteer who have found moments of joy in one of life’s most challenging professions.
This episode is about the first time I, Jace Zhang, was riding on a horse back. I’m a big fan of the game “Red Dead Redemption” and always eager to get myself closer the world of the Wild West. The horse indeed in some way brought me into that world.
On this episode of Onomatopoeia, Tabius McCoy steps out of his comfort zone. As a liberal from a historically liberal city, Tabius McCoy made the decision to visit a bar on the South Shore of Staten Island that was deemed rather conservative based on various online reviews. Tune in to see how his experience goes.
This episode of Onomatopoeia features Dr. Yoko Katagriri, a longtime professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Dr. Katagiri talks about her courageous battle with cancer and how fashion and teaching have helped her inspire and encourage other people who are also fighting cancer like herself.
A poignant exploration of Yiru Chen’s experiences as a deaf educator, feminist, and survivor of cyberstalking. Navigating the challenges of disability and advocacy, Yiru’s story unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of New York’s unique feminist stand-up scene, where humor becomes a tool for empowerment and resilience. Join us on this episode and witness how Yiru…
Kira takes a journey to a Russian supermarket to feed a craving for her grandmother’s cooking.
How a liquor store in Washington Heights came to be.
Rediscover the essence of table tennis in ‘Echoes of the Game.’ Join Charlotte Zhao as she returns to the court after a decade, blending the sounds of competition with personal reflection. This story is more than a game; it’s a journey through memories and the joy of playing for the sake of play.
Maria Olloqui speaks to a chocolate connoisseur and takes a trip to her factory in Brooklyn.
In this episode, Maria Olloqui dances out of her comfort zone in none other than a Cuban salsa class.
Summer Xia took the train to Sunset Park on a Saturday to try to talk to Chinese seniors for a story she was working on. However, when she arrived, she found something unexpectedly beautiful and unique and realized that fast-pace life might also need a break.
Aviva Zablocki explores how one woman’s pursuit of change altered the private school landscape in her local community.
Patrick Hagan talks to an actor with an unexpected side gig.
In this episode, Ryan Kilkenny visits Roosevelt Island for the first time to see the ruins of a virus…and a cat sanctuary.
Patrick Hagan takes on the most infamous hike in the Hudson Valley to see what he can learn from it.