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.
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.
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.
Finding Pockets of Strength Within my Own Hair
Hear how Leah Thomas, owner of Elevate the Experience, a salon in Brooklyn, is revolutionizing the black hair experience.
Climbing Over it (Life)
Cliff Simanski shares the inspiring story behind GP81, one of Brooklyn's top rock climbing gyms.
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.
A 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.
The Butterfly Project
Let's take a trip to The Butterfly Project: an immigrant artist's public art installation that traces back to her roots in Medellín, Colombia.
The People's Grocery
What do we, as humans, owe to each other? What do each of us humans deserve? Laila examines these big questions through the vacuum of her local socialist haven: The Park Slope Food Co-Op.
City Likes Citi Bikes?
Although Citi Bikes have become commonplace in our city, they had a rocky road to get there. Listen to here the story of my building and their road to acceptance.
Reaching Out to an Outreach
At a time when tension is high between the homeless population and NYC officials. One outreach worker explains her part in securing shelter for these unhoused individuals.