Soundplay

Professional Journeys

Season 5, Episode 1

In this episode, this season of the Soundplay podcast's host Ben Westgate invites us to hear the stories of three different professionals. These individuals all have vastly different careers and describe the paths that led them there.

The Fandom Episode

Season 5, Episode 2

In this episode, Ben showcases how members of different fandoms follow their favorite franchises. We will hear about fans of a cult classic television series, a massive media empire, and a popular tabletop/trading card game.

The Deep Blue Sea

Season 5, Episode 3

This episode takes us out to sea - literally! We will hear stories from those who voluntarily deploy onboard seagoing vessels, from Merchant Marine ships to Naval submarines.

The Love Episode

Season 5, Episode 4

In this episode Ben features stories about love and loss. Each piece features a different kind of relationship, but all showcase the power of love in our lives.

Culture Shocked

Season 5, Episode 5

In this episode we will enter the shoes of those who travel the world. We will hear the perspectives of people traveling to foreign places and how they adapt to the cultural norms of their new settings.

Emergency Response

Season 5, Episode 6

In this episode, we will explore how different people are affected by emergencies and tragedies in their lives. For some, they can be a wake-up call for a change while for others they act as their calling.

Soundplay Presents: It's Only a Movie!

Season 4: Episode 1

This episode of Soundplay features an original podcast called It's Only a Movie, interwoven with bits of interview with the podcast creators. This three episode podcast consists of sonic retellings of scary stories followed by an analysis of how the stories manifest in horror movie tropes. The podcast composers are: Madilyn Aubrey, Isabelle Briggs, Kaitlyn Evans, and Rachel Pullino. Here are the transcripts for the three episodes.

Soundplay Presents: Creepypasta Unraveled, Part 1

Season 4: Episode 2

This Soundplay episodes features an episode of the original student podcast Creepypasta Unraveled. The podcast is about the Creepypasta Internet phenomenon. The first episode explains the history of a phenomenon that terrorized children and teens with horror stories. The podcast composers are: Frances Gervais, Abbie Roux, Darlenys Tolentino, and Anthony Hull. The transcript of the Creepypasta Unraveled episode can be found here. 

 

Soundplay Presents: Creepypasta Unraveled, Part 2

Season 4: Episode 3

Trigger warning: violence, gore, fear.

This episode of Soundplay features the original student podcast, Creepypasta Unraveled! The two episodes include sonically rich retellings of the horror stories Sonic.EXE and The Russian Sleep Experiment, followed by smart discussion and analysis of the stories. The podcast composers are Francis Gervais, Abbie Roux, Darlenys Tolentino, and Anthony Hull. Episode transcripts can be found here. 

Soundplay Presents: Play Like a Girl, Part 1

Season 4: Episode 4

This episode of Soundplay features the original student podcast, Play Like a Girl, interwoven with bits of interview with the podcast creators. The podcast is about phenomenal athletes who rocked the sports world and happen to be women. The episode here is called "Rowdy and the Mighty Atom." The podcast composers are Cassie Gove, Meg Gove, Cam Boisvert, and Ryan Kennedy. Here is the transcript for the Play Like a Girl episode.