Silver Sound Presents: The Sonic Dash

The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) talks with finalist Colin Colfer about his piece.A filmmaker and self-described DIY advocate, Colin breaks down how he built a vivid sonic journey through Coney Island, a story that emerged from a technical idea he had for the piece's structure. Colin shares how he raced to build the piece in one day, recording field sounds along the boardwalk and composing and performing the music himself.Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nycThe Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor.Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) talks with finalist Jeff Van Dreason about his submission, "Dishwasher."Jeff shares how a frustrating encounter with an automated insurance phone line inspired the story of this demonic, capitalist appliance, and breaks down the sound design techniques he used to bring the dishwasher to life. He also talks about learning audio production from scratch while making Greater Boston, the inspiration behind EAR•WAX Magazine, and why he believes there should be more spaces for short, experimental audio fiction.Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nycLINKS TO THE MANY CREATIVE PROJECTS MENTIONED:Check out EAR•WAX Magazine: https://www.earwaxmag.com/Listen to Drama Club: https://www.earwaxmag.com/drama-club/Listen to Greater Boston: https://www.greaterbostonshow.com/?ref=earwaxmag.comListen to Perfect Sentence: https://jeffvandreason.bandcamp.com/album/the-perfect-sentence?ref=earwaxmag.comListen to Small Victories: https://www.wgcproductions.com/shows/small-victoriesListen to Oliver Morrison's Grand Prize-winning Dash piece, Tea, Am I: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-2025-sonic-dash-grand-prize-winner/id1754639596?i=1000714675686The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor.Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with finalists Alex Strong and Arun Chhetri to dissect their piece, "When I Wake Up."Alex and Arun, two student producers with the Stanford Storytelling Project, share what it was like to take on the Sonic Dash during finals week. They break down how they divided the work according to their strengths and leaned on principles of product design, using rapid prototyping to figure out what was — and wasn't — working. Alex, who led the story development, shares his approach to interviewing and shaping a compelling narrative, while Arun explains how he built the piece's score from his tiny dorm-room studio, using the sounds and instruments he had at hand.Learn more about the Stanford Storytelling Project: https://storytelling.stanford.edu/Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nycThe Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor.Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with Sonic Dash finalist Lynn Ermann, the reporter and producer behind "There Used to Be a Statue."Lynn shares how, through assembling the right "ingredients" (a source she was familiar with and an intriguing location), she was able to find a story on-site and lean into spontaneity. She also shares how movement influences her creative process, along with the editing challenges she faced while shaping the story.One note: Lynn wanted to offer a correction to a detail in her Dash piece. The statue was stolen, not relocated.Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nycThe Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor.Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with finalists Nathan Burke and Audrey Hill, two freelance journalists who brought their reporting instincts to the Dash for the first time.Nathan and Audrey break down how an hour of Googling in the park led them from the phrase "Go For Broke" to the story of Japanese American soldiers during World War II, and to the diary of Stanley Hayami, the real-life hero of their piece.Learn more about Project Khthon: https://www.projectkhthon.com/Listen to Advocating for Justice: https://wbai.org/program.php?program=267Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nycThe Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor.Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.