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.
Family Affair
Trying to better understand his family dynamics, Kenneth unveils stories of past tragedies and trauma.
Great Aunt Living in a Crazy World
I sit down with my great aunt to discuss Ecuador's political struggles and how they impact our family.
Don't Let it Hurt Me
Plagued by nightmares, my cousin Manar made a life-changing decision.
NYC Chaos Strikes!
In this episode, my friend Danny and I go on a journey to uncover the motives and desires of a young teen in a moment of chaos.
He's a Local Gas Station Worker, but He's Also My Dad
I try to understand my dad’s job as a gas station worker, what it means to him and how it impacts our relationship.
Trinidadian Culture, I Did Not Forget About You
My grandfather, who immigrated to the U.S. after growing up in Trinidad, has never spoken much about his Caribbean roots. I decided to interview him to uncover the reasons behind this absence.
Trial and Error Ends with Triumph
Decide for yourself whether or not my older sister Mary is a “trial and error child.”
The Best of Our Abilities
My cousin Emily and I discuss our experiences living with disabilities in an ableist society.
Better Life for a Taxi Driver
What does a “better life” mean to my father, an NYC taxi driver who immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt?
The Last Name Comes First
I, like many immigrant children, have struggled with familial expectations my whole life.
Away From Home
As the daughter of an immigrant, I have always wondered what my father’s experience was like immigrating from Kenya to America.
Unheard Voices With Monica Chestnut
My grandmother takes me on a journey through her childhood recollections, old tapes, demos and personal stories.