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Ochenta Stories

Artists, writers, creatives and podcasters from around the world answer the question: “What do you want to hear when this pandemic is over?” In each standalone episode, you’ll hear stories of all kinds recorded in living rooms, balconies, closets and bedrooms around the world in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean and Mandarin Chinese. The works have been produced in the original language and a translated version so listeners can enjoy two versions of each story.

Produced by Studio Ochenta – Raising Voices Across Cultures

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Latest Episodes:

Shape of Blue Jul 23, 2020

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Shape of Blue is a meditation on the music of our cities, and how we’ll return to them after the pandemic. This work, originally in Spanish, has been adapted into English and you can listen to that version later on in the episode.
Credits: Isabel Rodriguez is Colombian and lives and works in New York City. She works for a sound collective called Carribean Sea Sound. You can find more of her sound work at caribbeanseasound.bandcamp.com. Special Thanks to Sutanya Dacres for the English version of this story. She is a writer and podcaster based in Paris, France and hosts a podcast called DinnerforOne. You can find her work at dinnerforonepodcast.com.
Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on apple podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project ( which is still accepting pitches!) over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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The Dishes Jul 16, 2020

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"The Dishes" is an Italian audio drama on dishwashing. Written by Chiara Paiocchi. This work, originally in Italian, has been adapted into English and you can listen to that version later on in the episode.
CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on apple podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project ( which is still accepting pitches!) over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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Tradition Jul 09, 2020

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The global pandemic has forced us to celebrate and grieve differently, at a distance. 'Tradition' is a short non-fiction piece about the importance of cultural heritage and grieving rituals in a time of so much social uncertainty. Written and performed in Korean and English by Susanna Park.
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English and in Korean by Susanna Park. Susanna YeaJin Park is a daughter of Korean immigrants and she is currently pursuing a PhD in global health. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project (which is still accepting pitches!) over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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Family Reunion Jul 02, 2020

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For those of us social distancing from family, this short non-fiction story gives us a portrait of a family reunion between a father and his son.
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English by Vivien Schutz. Vivien Schütz is a freelance audio journalist from Berlin, now living in NYC. She studied Journalism and Radio Art in Germany and is now producing long-form audio documentaries, short audio dramas, and narrative stories for podcasts. Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on apple podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project ( which is still accepting pitches!) over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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Mrs Scared Jun 26, 2020

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For those of us dealing with the anxiety of lockdown measures, mrs. scared is a short fiction about an unlikely friendship, and hope for the future.
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English by Elna Schutz. Elna Schütz is an award-winning South African freelance journalist working in radio, podcasting, and writing, across topics such as news, health, and culture. She has created work for publications such as Monocle24, Proof, Daily Maverick, and the Associated Press. She is also the founder of Podmeet, a networking project for podcasters. Special thanks to Marcela Henao and Felipe Useche for performing in the Spanish-language version of this story. The spanish language version of this piece was produced by Maru Lombardo, our 2020 Studio Ochenta Audio Design Fellow.

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Quarantine Relief Jun 18, 2020

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Today’s story comes to us from Asheville, North Carolina. Written and performed by Hunter Miyan. For those of us missing the school routine, “Quarantine Relief” gets us ready for back to school. This work, originally in English, has been translated to Spanish and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastories
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed by Hunter Miyan. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ochentapodcasts.

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Loving Jun 10, 2020

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For those of us dating during lockdown, this short audio fiction shows us that love blooms even during hard times. Written by Abi McNeil and performed in French and English by Léa Minod and Moïse Courilleau.
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and Abi McNeil and performed by Léa Minod and Moïse Courilleau in English and French. Abi is an Australian audio maker living in Paris. She produces a podcast called Recreation Sonore for Radio Campus Paris. The weekly program showcases creative documentaries, sound art and electroacoustic music from around the world. Léa produces documentaries for Radio France and Arté Radio. Moise is a trained actor and videographer. Their regular act is called COMMUN(E) and combines documentary, performance and multimedia. For access to a full transcript of this episode, go to ochentastudio.com/ochentastories

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Breathe Jun 05, 2020

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This week’s episode is dedicated to Black Lives Matter, and all those who have lost their lives to police brutality in the United States. Special thanks to our guests, black creators and entrepreneurs from the US and FRANCE: in order of appearance: Sutanya Dacres, content creator and host of Dinner for One, Tanisha Townsend wine educator and founder of Girl Meets Glass, Gregory Pouy, author and host of Vlan Podcast, Juleyka Latingua Williams founder of Lantigua Williams and CO, Robin Davis, Digitial Content Creator and Leonard Diga, stylist and host of Raging Homos podcast.
For a full transcript and a full list with links to organizations we mentioned in this episode, go to: ochenta studio.com/ochentastories and click on the episode.

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The Crowd May 27, 2020

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Today’s story comes to us from London, UK. Written and performed by journalist and podcast producer Katy Lee. For those of us waxing nostalgic to a time before quarantine, “The crowd” is a short piece that reminds us of what it will be like to stand in a crowd once more. This work, originally in English, has been translated to French and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastories
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed by Katy Lee. Written and performed in English by Katy Lee. Katy Lee is a freelance journalist based between Paris and London, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast The Europeans. Performed in French by Claire Sergent. Art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ochentapodcasts.

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Puerto Rican Girl May 20, 2020

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Today’s story comes to us from Houston, Texas California. Written and performed in both Spanish and English by Juliana Philippi. This short audio drama imagines a nurse finding strength from an unexpected source. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastories // Esta historia nos llega desde Houston, Texas. Escrita e interpretada en español y en inglés por Julianna Philippi. "Puerto Rican Girl", es un audio ficción que imagina una enfermera que saca fuerzas para continuar su trabajo gracias a un encuentro inesperado. Para más información sobre los programas originales de Studio Ochenta en español y para ver las transcripciones de este episodio: Visite ochentastudio.com/ochentastories
CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed by Juliana Philippi in English and Spanish. Juliana Philippi is a real estate professional, actress and writer, schooled in New York, based in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Puerto Rico, where magic lives.

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