Soundplay

Proud

Season 3: Episode 6

In this episode, Salem State graduate Josie Kinghorn interviews a transgender student and learns all about his experiences on campus. Alissa talks to her roommate Davianna Cora all about the LGBTQ community, coming out, pride, and being queer on campus. 

Welcome to the Internet

Season 3: Episode 5

The Internet has evolved into a vast web of different communities and subcultures, where people can explore their passions and befriend like minded individuals. Basil talks with V, an internet video game streamer, and Alissa Pray interviews Sarah— a cosplayer who shares their costumes and videography online—  to learn more about these subcultures, their benefits, their drawbacks, and the impact they have on people behind the screen.

Music by JBlanked

Tea and Contemplation

Season 3: Episode 4

Sit back and drink some tea while Alissa takes you through stories about believing in yourself and overcoming obstacles. This episode features audio work by Salem State graduates Sam Flaherty and Alba Melendez.
 

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Episode

Season 3: Episode 3

Alissa shares her favorite baking recipes in between stories about finding your passion from the perspective of a costume designer and a drag queen. This episode features stories from Matthew Morrissey and Caiden Bistany. 

The Truth

Season 3: Episode 2

Regan Doyle, Margaret Flaherty and Alba Melendez share interviews and stories all about religion. 

Live and Learn

Season 3: Episode 1

Join Salem State Podcast Soundplay’s host Alissa Pray as she talks all about the different facets of education and learning, featuring original audio work done by Salem State students Anna Walsh and Xiouyu Liu and an interview with Salem State Student Chloe MacNeil.

 

Grass and Karate

Season 2: Episode 7

In this episode, graduate students Sarah Eshelman and Kacper Kruszewski interview influential members of their communities. Sarah tells the story of a musician that found hope by organizing grassroots concerts during the pandemic, and Kacper speaks with the owner of a karate studio, who needed to find some innovative teaching methods at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Motivation and World War II

Season 2: Episode 6

Professor Larry Lewis and Conor MacGinnis continue their discussion, which leads them to talk about motivation in today’s society and life after university.

 

Daoism and Bitterness

Season 2: Episode 5

In this episode, Conor MacGinnis interviews Salem State Professor of Tai Chi, Larry Lewis. Together, they talk about Tai chi, meditation, religion, and life philosophies. 

Love and Animate Objects

Season 2: Episode 4

An undergraduate student tells a story about leaving toxic relationships and how her past experiences with romance have impacted her fundamental beliefs. Afterwards, Jenna interviews a one dollar bill and Matt learns about the complicated history of the American flag in their respective takes on “Everything is Alive.”