Summer Youth Podcast Academy

 
 

The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell. The stories published here were reported, written, recorded, and mixed by our students in just three weeks.

 
Barbershop Dreams
Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay

Barbershop Dreams

In this episode, discover how Frank, a renowned Bronx barber, transformed his shop into a vibrant cultural and political hub, and ultimately a cornerstone of his community.

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Learn and Conjure
Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay

Learn and Conjure

Explore the story of Em Eason, director of Skilled Craft Programs at Beam, leading exciting youth woodworking programs in NYC. Discover how woodworking and power tools empower teens, how Em’s approach to teaching has evolved, and an exclusive inside look at Beam’s transformative programs.

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Sonder is Sweet
Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay

Sonder is Sweet

In this episode, follow the journey of Rachel Wu as she adapts to a new country, juggles long hours at a crepe shop, and balances a master’s degree in the middle of Jackson Heights, Queens.

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Threads of Culture Woven Together
Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay Summer 2024 Sabrina DuQuesnay

Threads of Culture Woven Together

Each rug has a story, the essence of its creator stitched into it — so how do you convey that to a customer? In this episode, uncover what it means to have someone else’s culture in the palm of your hands. Literally. 

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