Ochenta Stories

Ochenta Stories

Studio Ochenta

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Studio Ochenta, we need you

At Studio Ochenta, we need you

At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages.So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the survey we want to get to know you a little bit deeper and understand what you love about our work. Your time will help shape Ochenta’s future, and help us

Jun 7, 2024 • 2:07

EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems

EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems

At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of her magical powers in the first place? What was at stake on planet Earth while Cloe was trying to find the right one?You can find Love, Gods, and Other

Feb 28, 2024 • 1:58

Ochenta Stories Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5!

Ochenta Stories Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5!

Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space...First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 3:18

Ochenta Stories Recommends: Alone: A Love Story

Ochenta Stories Recommends: Alone: A Love Story

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s more info on Alone A Love Story and how we’re working together with the CBC to bring it to listeners around the world. Alone a Love Story is a CBC original podcast, written by Michelle Parise.The original podcast tells the story of Michelle’s grueling heartbreak after she discovers her husband is cheating on her. The show follows her journey as she picks up the pieces and starts over: Alone. At Studio Ochenta, we’re so proud to be a part of the translation journey o

Sep 6, 2023 • 2:29

We are now on YouTube!

We are now on YouTube!

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Aug 23, 2023 • 0:59

Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3

Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3

Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal therapist, and so much more. Its a show about the confusing, wonderful and weird world of language, and for this brand new season we’ve decid

Jul 7, 2023 • 2:36

WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA!

WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA!

Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023 • 2:12

We are nominated for a Webby!

We are nominated for a Webby!

We have some awesome news!La Cabina Telefónica has been nominated for a 2023 Webby Award in the Best Scripted Fiction category and you can help us win by voting for us!Follow this link and find La Cabina Telefónica to vote!You have until April 20th!Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2023 • 0:29

Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items

Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items

Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her find ‘ the one’.Tune in daily on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe to Ochenta’s premium channel on Apple podcasts to get access to ALL the episodes at once! Just search Love Items on Apple podcasts and

Mar 1, 2023 • 8:16

Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica

Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica

Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters.Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do just that. She runs the shop in Jackson Heights, Queens with her daughter Rossy and offers calling, printing, faxin

Feb 10, 2023 • 3:23

Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música

Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música

If you enjoyed Ochenta Stories, we think you'll love the brand new season of Mija Podcast: Mija Música, a fiction story that threads the story of how the city of Monterrey (México) became so fond of the Colombian musical genre known as vallenato. This is Episode 1: El Vallenato. ***********Check out more from Mija Podcast on https://www.ochentastudio.com/mija-podcastFollow Studio Ochenta on social media for updates on our shows!IG: @ochentapodcastsTikTok: @studioochentaTwitter: @o

Sep 29, 2022 • 7:39

Ochenta Stories Recommends: REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids

Ochenta Stories Recommends: REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids

Hey Ochenta Stories, this week we're recommending a series that you'll love! REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family-friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien.On this episode, the REACH team is honored to talk to geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space, her Space2Inspire, and a special surprise in store for National Poetry Month.You ca

Jun 24, 2022 • 22:57

Studio Ochenta Presents: Adventure in Atacama

Studio Ochenta Presents: Adventure in Atacama

Hey Ochenta Stories fans,Studio Ochenta here to share a brand new show from the team that brought you 80 stories from around the world. If you enjoyed Ochenta Stories and its exploration of global stories and language representation, then you’ll love ADVENTURE IN ATACAMA, our first multilingual choose-your-own-adventure podcast. In this international comedy-adventure show available in English and Spanish, you get to help Mariela, a Mexican-American flight attendant find her missing mother and sa

May 9, 2022 • 15:02

Studio Ochenta Presents - Ochenta Cuentos: A season on Fire

Studio Ochenta Presents - Ochenta Cuentos: A season on Fire

If you love Ochenta Stories, you need to check out Ochenta Cuentos, our sister show! Ochenta Cuentos is an anthology podcast that showcases fiction stories from all Latin America, and it’s airing a brand new season soon! Starting on March 10th you’ll listen to a whole array of short stories inspired by *drum roll*… fire.Check out more from Ochenta Cuentos on https://www.ochentastudio.com/ochenta-cuentosFollow Studio Ochenta on social media for updates on our shows!IG: @ochentapodcastsTikTok: @s

Mar 16, 2022 • 2:28

Studio Ochenta Presents: Caper, a multilingual true crime podcast

Studio Ochenta Presents: Caper, a multilingual true crime podcast

Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. Even though our audio time capsule from around the world is over, Studio Ochenta will continue to bring listeners international stories this winter. Introducing Caper, a brand new multilingual true-crime series from our team. In each episode, we tell the story of a ( non-violent) heist in a different country, from the theft of the Mona Lisa to the theft of priceless diamonds in Belgium, this narrative podcast brings you international stories in 4 langu

Dec 1, 2021 • 4:11

Farewell

Farewell

In this final episode of our audio anthology of the pandemic year(s), you’ll hear producers Maru Lombardo, Clizia Sala, Chiara Santella, Hailey Choi, Zeina Aboulmakarem, and of course, our CEO and founder Lory Martínez, who starts us off with how this project came to be in the first place.You can now listen to all 80 stories from folks around the world from April 2020 to November 2021 on our website: ochentastudio.com/ochentastoriesAnd if you enjoyed Ochenta Stories, you'll enjoy Immigrantly pod

Nov 18, 2021 • 28:51

Yearning for the vaccine

Yearning for the vaccine

This is a story about the unique feeling of being far from your family, and in a place that originally brought hope and excitement, but hasn’t quite become home yet.CREDITS: This story was written by Carolina Loza León. Carolina is an Ecuadorian journalist based between Ecuador and Colombia covering foreign policy and human rights. She is part of the 5th cohort of Distintas Latitudes, a training fellowship for young journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her work has appeared in news ou

Nov 11, 2021 • 14:51

A Single Luppo

A Single Luppo

A man in the middle of total chaos in a supermarket, makes a confusing, but meaningful purchase.From: Istanbul, TurkeyLanguages: English, TurkishCredits:Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. This story was written by Tekin Tekin, Tekin is 18 years old and studies Greek Literature at Istanbul University.Tekin also performed both the English and Turkish versions of this story.The sound design for this piece was by Luis López.And if you enjoyed Ochenta Stories, you'll enjoy Immigrantly podcas

Nov 4, 2021 • 14:12

Violeta vs the Virus

Violeta vs the Virus

A brave woman makes it her duty to combat the virus day in and day out.From: ArgentinaLanguages: English, SpanishCREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories! This is the 77th episode of our series. This story was written by Rosana Cirigliano. Rosana is an Argentinian communications professor and audio storyteller. She loves telling children’s stories on her podcast “Cuentos de la Tía Ro,” and enjoys talking about Argentinian rock from the 80s on another podcast: “Héroes Anónimos.”The Spa

Oct 28, 2021 • 15:21

Shapes of Clay

Shapes of Clay

A woman meditates on the joys of pottery making, a hobby she took up during the pandemic year(s). This episode was produced in English and Korean.Credits: This story was written by Isabelle Choi. Isabelle is a Canadian editorial designer and art director who has worked in visual storytelling through print and digital design. She has lived in Seoul and San Francisco, where she discovered the beauty of ceramics, and is currently based in Toronto. You can find her on Instagram @isabellechoi The Eng

Oct 21, 2021 • 18:16

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

A community learning center in Philadelphia working with South and Southeast Asian refugees and immigrants comes together and adapts to an online classroom during the lockdown. This story was originally produced in English and Nepali. Thank you so much for listening to Ochenta Stories, this is our 75th episode, drawing us closer to our 80 story mark. Thank you for listening and for sticking with us to the end.  This story was written by Shira Walinsky. Shira is an artist, filmmaker and teacher l

Oct 14, 2021 • 21:15

The Cockroach

The Cockroach

A woman gets an interesting new roomate under lockdown... CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. The story was written by Milagros Rodríguez Caro. Milagros is a certified English/French/Spanish translator, an Argentinian Spanish teacher and also a French teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can find more of her work at www.milalanguages.com. The Spanish version was performed by Milagros Rodríguez Caro, Sol Rodríguez Caro, and Belén Arizcorbe. The English version was performed

Oct 7, 2021 • 17:11

The movies

The movies

A young man reflects on the beloved act of going to the movies, after the pandemic ends.The story comes to us from Argentina and was originally produced in Spanish. It has also been translated into English and you can hear that version later on in the episode. CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. The story was written by Belén Saitua. Belén is a writer, teacher and podcaster from Buenos Aires. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language yo

Sep 30, 2021 • 15:46

Paris to Ukraine

Paris to Ukraine

A Paris expat reluctantly flies back to Ukraine, only to realize there’s really no place like home. From: Paris, FranceLanguages: English, RussianCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. The story was written and performed by Stefan Levchenko. Stefan is a writer and a film studies major at the American University of Paris. Originally from Ukraine, he has lived in Russia and Montenegro, and is now based in France. He has written for Peacock Magazine and has directed short fictional a

Sep 23, 2021 • 17:04

Dear Bicycle

Dear Bicycle

A love letter from a woman to her new companion, bicycles. From: London, UK Languages: Spanish, EnglishCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. The story was written and performed by Maria Clara Montoya. María Clara was born in Colombia, grew up in Spain, and is now based in London. She works as a journalist and in 2020, created Confinados en los márgenes, a podcast series focusing on how migrant communities dealt with the pandemic in Spain. The sound design of the piece was made by

Sep 16, 2021 • 12:26

Flight to Pluto

Flight to Pluto

A girl finds a mysterious book that changes her reality and sends her to a strange world. From: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLanguages: Spanish, EnglishCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta for Ochenta Cuentos. The story was written by and performed by Andrea Garcia. The English version of the story was voiced by Mila Rodriguez Caro. Music and sound design was by Jeremias Juarez. Ochenta Cuentos is hosted and produced by Maru Lombardo and Jeremias Juarez. You can find more episodes of O

Sep 8, 2021 • 25:08

Miaou

Miaou

A woman adopts a cat during lockdown. This story has been produced in English and Tagalog. CREDITS: This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Danielle Olavario. Danielle is a social media journalist from the Philippines currently based in Lyon, France. She writes about social media, fashion and science, and is the presenter for the Euronews podcast Cry Like A Boy. The Tagalog version of the story was voiced by AV Zapanta, a radio DJ and voice over artist from Cebu P

Sep 2, 2021 • 18:19

Sword Dance

Sword Dance

A trip through memories, friendship, and dance leads one woman to a loving relationship with her body. From: Paris, FranceLanguages: English, SpanishCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. The story was written by Nicole DiSante. Nicole comes from the Sonoran desert in Tucson, Arizona and is currently enjoying France while studying Global Communications at the American University of Paris. She is passionate about dance, music, and building community through the arts. Currently, she

Aug 26, 2021 • 22:33

The Orchard

The Orchard

A man rediscovers his roots and comes to understand what his family’s orchard means to him. This episode was produced in French and English.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. The story was written by Leonie Thomas. Leonie is an audio producer whose work has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. She has a PhD in radio and modernist writing and has worked for audio production companies in the UK and Canada. The sound design of the piece was by Hailey Choi. Hosted on

Aug 19, 2021 • 12:54

Grapevine

Grapevine

A small business owner ponders the benefits of virtual storefronts. This story comes to us from Zimbabwe and has been produced in English and Shona. CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. The story was written and voiced by Naboth Rimayi. Naboth is a Zimbabwe based award-winning multimedia journalist whose passion for business and clothing led him to being the co-founder of an African urban wear brand known as Grapevine Clothing. The sound design of the piece was done by, Hailey Ch

Aug 12, 2021 • 12:33

Let's Reconnect

Let's Reconnect

A reflection on friendship during the great pause. Produced in English and Khmer.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta.The story was written and voiced by Alyssa Chua. Alyssa is an event planner, avid traveler, and freelance writer, and you can find her blogging at www.thewriterlyz.com. The Khmer version of the story was voiced by Alyssa’s friend, Socheata and the sound design of the piece was done by Hailey Choi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2021 • 15:00

Marco! Polo!

Marco! Polo!

A woman recounts how an app helped her through the year during the pandemic. Produced in English and Italian.CREDITS: This story was produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio based in Paris France. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on apple podcasts! It helps people find us! This episode was written by Margaret LaFleur. Margaret lives, writes, and teaches English in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She has two young kids and is always looking for easier ways to connect with ot

Jul 29, 2021 • 15:36

Mitera

Mitera

A Greek-American woman reflects on her relationship with her immigrant mother and their cultural differences after she moves back home. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written and performed by Niki Hatzidis in both English and Greek. Niki is an actor, writer, and award-nominated playwright. She is a satirical writer for Ladyspike Media, and a writer and actor for Dog Show Comedy. She is a resident actor and creator for Infinite Variety Productions. Sound desi

Jul 27, 2021 • 26:47

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

This week’s episode tells the story of Yalguun, a young Mongolian woman who contracted Covid. The story follows her personal journey in accepting the disease and finding new hope. It has been produced in English and Mongolian.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Anand Tumurtogoo. Anand is a freelance journalist based in Mongolia. He does reporting for international media, and worked with ProPublica, Business Insider and many more. Yalguun Batbayar is a

Jul 13, 2021 • 16:36

To Swim to Dream

To Swim to Dream

A story from the very first days of the pandemic from Cuba, where a man dreams of the sea and beyond. This episode was produced in Spanish and English. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Ernesto J. Gomez Figueredo. Ernesto is a journalist based in Cuba. The English version of the story was voiced by David Paez, while the Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever l

Jul 1, 2021 • 23:46

Studio Ochenta Presents: Cultureverse

Studio Ochenta Presents: Cultureverse

Hi Ochenta Stories fans! Dropping back in the feed here to share news about another Studio Ochenta production: Cultureverse! Cultureverse is an immersive audio drama that celebrates our collective cultural past. It is a place where myths and legends come alive in the modern world. In each episode, an ordinary kid encounters an extraordinary creature, myth, or folk character from their culture, embarking on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Cultureverse isn’t just an audio adventure, it’s a

Jun 24, 2021 • 2:33

Pierogi

Pierogi

A woman reconnects with her Polish roots by doing virtual cooking sessions with her family in lockdown. This episode was produced in English and Polish. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Francesca Turauskis. Francesca is a freelance podcaster and writer, as well as Digital Editor for Pod Bible magazine. She’s based in London, and she produces and hosts Seize Your Adventure, an outdoor recreation/epilepsy crossover podcast. Sandra Vorreiter voiced Fra

Jun 24, 2021 • 15:14

Junkanoo

Junkanoo

A woman reminisces about the vibrant Junkanoo festival of the Bahamas, and hopes for a post covid return to its joys. Listen in English and Spanish. Credits: CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Alicia A. Wallace. Alicia is a queer Black feminist, human rights defender, and writer from The Bahamas. She is interested in issues of power and identity and enjoys conversations about the intersection between pop culture and social justice. The Sound Design of

Jun 17, 2021 • 19:13

Midsummer

Midsummer

This week’s episode is a releasing journey to freedom and closeness. Karin explores the sense of impotence and sadness coming from social distancing while guiding us into into her swedish Midsummer celebration: a season of hope and new beginnings. This story come to us from Sweden, and has been produced in English and Swedish.Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. This story was written by Karin Heimdahl.Karin (she/her) is a drama teacher, voice actor and the creator of audio drama Y2K (htt

Jun 10, 2021 • 19:54

Coming Home

Coming Home

A refugee tells the story of coming home for the first time during the pandemic, written by Ray Mwareya. This story has been produced in English, and Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zambia.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Ray Mwareya. Ray is a writer, vintage food enthusiast and wanderlust traveler living in Ottawa, Canada. His works appeared in Newsweek and The Guardian. He is originally from Zambia. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chia

Jun 3, 2021 • 15:23

Purgatory

Purgatory

This week’s episode is about losing ourselves in the limbo of fear.Carol, in a crescendo of suspense, reflects on the theme of connection inviting us to always be conscious and safe. The story, originally produced in English, has been translated into Spanish and you can hear that version later on in the episode.Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Carol Ungar. Carol is a prizewinning writer. Her work has appeared in Tablet, Kveller, the Jerusalem Post and many ot

May 27, 2021 • 20:45

Class of 2020

Class of 2020

A young woman recounts what it's like to start your freshman year of college during a pandemic with no shortage of hope for the future. This episode has been produced in English and French. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Bella Druckman. Bella is a freshman at Barnard College intending on majoring in English and Human Rights. When she is not finding her new favorite restaurant, Bella can be found in her kitchen or writing her next article for The

May 20, 2021 • 17:34

Alif Cairo

Alif Cairo

A woman travels through sound and memory to Cairo, Egypt.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Rushda Rafeek. Rushda is currently based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and has been shortlisted for the Wasafiri New Writing Prize UK in 2017, nominated for the Pushcart Prize twice and has won the Nazim Hikmet Prizerr in 2018. The Arabic version of the story was voiced by Zeina Abouelmakarem, while the sound design o

May 13, 2021 • 16:26

The Mentor

The Mentor

A journalist in California takes on a mentee during lockdown. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and written by Clare Wiley. Clare Wiley is a journalist and audio producer from Northern Ireland, based in Los Angeles. She covers culture and social issues, with reporting in The Guardian, Vice, Al Jazeera and others. Her mentee, Sophia Moore, is an 18-year-old writer based in Southern California. She is an avid journalist and personal essayist, covering politics, music, and more f

May 6, 2021 • 15:54

Letters

Letters

In this episode of Ochenta Stories, produced in English and Italian, a woman in Portand shares the joys of letter writing during the pandemic year. Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Laura Wheatman Hill.Laura lives in Portland, Oregon, with her two children and pandemic puppy. She writes about everything and teaches English and drama. You can find her at https://www.laurawheatmanhill.com/ If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatev

Apr 29, 2021 • 13:32

Repatriation

Repatriation

One woman chronicles her return home from Hanoi during the pandemic year. You can hear this story in English and Vietnamese. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Issra Marie Martín. Issra is finishing a degree in International Development Studies. Among many other things she is a writer, maker, and devoted question-asker based in Canada. Quỳnh Trần voiced the Vietnamese version of the story. Quỳnh is currently a teacher of English and Vietnamese in Hano

Apr 22, 2021 • 16:11

Direction

Direction

A time traveler arrives in 2020 and asks for directions in this short fiction from Australia about closeness.Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. Zacha Rosen is an arts journalist and radio producer. He has written for Concrete Playground, the Sydney Latin American Film Festival and the Carriageworks, and produces interviews, narratives and fiction at All the Best. Luis Salvador voiced the Time Traveller, while the sound design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.If you like what you

Apr 15, 2021 • 18:06

The Astronaut Poet

The Astronaut Poet

In this short fiction, an Italian astronaut reflects on our predicament from his space station among the stars. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast production studio. This story was written by Francesco Carrubba.Francesco is a journalist and an author working in broadcast. He writes poems, texts and lyrics and he published a poem book called “Canzoni quasi d’amore”. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram @FrancescocarrubbaWeb and on Twitter as @f_carrubb

Apr 8, 2021 • 13:26

The First Concert

The First Concert

This week’s episode gives us the opportunity to hear something we all miss very much and that we can't wait to hear again in person: a concert. Judlyne Gibson, producer of The 2nd Street Dreams Audio Network, imagines how that first live concert will feel like. The story, originally produced in English, and has been translated into French and you can hear that version later on in the episode.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. This story was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written b

Apr 1, 2021 • 17:27

Healing

Healing

In this short fiction piece, a doctor in Iran talks about plagues, old and new, with his grandmother. Credits: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Ali from @iranian_nomad. Ali is a digital creator, story-teller, traveller, and researcher. You can follow him on Instagram at @iranian_nomad. The grandmother’s part was voiced by Ali’s mom. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella. If you liked the show, leave us a review in whatever language you cho

Mar 25, 2021 • 19:49

Please say Hello

Please say Hello

This week’s episode is about the power of the relationship between two generations. Susanne makes us reflect on kindness and respect towards our elders, inviting us to always celebrate and nourish those relationships. This story was originally produced in English and has been translated into Spanish and you can hear that version later on in the episode.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Susanne Fowler. Susanne is an American journalist currently based

Mar 18, 2021 • 14:51

Zone A

Zone A

This week’s episode gives us an insight into what’s its like to work in the film industry during the pandemic. Arianna takes us into the world of her movie set pandemic pod: Zone A. This story was originally produced in Italian and has been translated into English and you can hear that version later on in the episode. Credits: This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Arianna Bochicchio. Arianna is an artist currently living in Rome. She's been mostly working as an Assistant Direct

Mar 11, 2021 • 18:07

Tiempos Robados

Tiempos Robados

This week’s episode comes to us from Bogota, Colombia and imagines a world in which animals have the gift of speech. In this faux reportage, we hear a bird, a goat, and a cat tell us how they're feeling during this unprecedented time. This episode was produced in Spanish and English. CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this episode was written by Carolina Rodríguez Mayo. Carolina is a traveler, teacher, and writer based in Bogota, Colombia. You can follow her on Ig @caritomayo.T

Mar 4, 2021 • 17:53

Cabling

Cabling

A phone call turns into an underwater journey in this story by writer Seungwoo Baek. This story was produced in English and Korean and you can find transcripts on our website: ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.CREDITS: Produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Seungwoo Baek, a Korean- Canadian writer based in Toronto. Yu Stone voiced the English version of the piece. Yu is an interdisciplinary artist and multimedia producer based in Toronto. Sound design by Chiara Santella. Hosted on Acast. See acas

Feb 25, 2021 • 14:29

The Protest

The Protest

Journalist Simon Sapper takes us back in time to 1985, another year marked by protest, when Londoners were taking the streets to support Anti-Apartheid protesters in South Africa. Through this flashback story, we're reminded that global solidarity and community are the most powerful tools we have to help us face this challenging historical moment.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. ‘The Protest” was written by Simon Sapper. Simon is a storyteller and campaigner from London. He

Feb 18, 2021 • 18:31

Three Dings

Three Dings

This week’s story is about missing those little, annoying things of our beloved daily life. Jennifer describes a brief journey of a person who’s about to start a new day: waking up, going out from home, facing the world and of course taking public transport. Three dings is a love letter to Chicago's commuter trains. Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Jennifer Billock is an award-winning writer, bestselling author, and editor; co-host of the Macabre Traveler Pod

Feb 11, 2021 • 11:57

Lacrime

Lacrime

In '“Lacrime”, which means “tears” in italian, a British-Italian couple living in London documents the crisis through audio diaries in which they share their different perspectives on making it through the pandemic. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and written by Lisa Hanley, a Freelance Producer and Journalist based in London. She is the creator and Host of Investigative Podcast, The Scrutiny Hour and Blogger for www.lisajournoldn.com Lisa’s boy-friend Alessandro Pilla is an

Feb 4, 2021 • 17:14

La foi

La foi

This week’s story was written when Covid was just beginning to affect daily life back in April 2020. La Foi, or "Faith" in french, highlights the ways in which the faithful found unexpected ways to observe their spirituality during this time. Of course, a lot has changed since then, but the faith has remained the same.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Sound design by Chiara Santella. This story was written by Alexander Seale. Alexander is a journalist, as well as a radio an

Jan 28, 2021 • 9:55

Fronteras Invencibles

Fronteras Invencibles

A mother shares a journey of the mind as she walks through Madrid in quarantine with her daughter.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, written by Manuela Osorio Pineda. Manuela is a Colombian freelance journalist based in Madrid, Spain. Her latest work has focused on the different facets of the Colombian diaspora, especially regarding entrepreneurship, motherhood and feminism. This story is an audio adaptation of a piece she wrote for "Dimensión reconocida", a photobook in times

Jan 21, 2021 • 15:39

Escapatoria

Escapatoria

This week a woman in lockdown in the US travels through sound memories. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, written by Maria Elisa Terron. Maria Elisa was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and then she moved in the Continental United States. She’s a scientist and a podcaster working through the lens of social context in which discoveries are made and stories are told. Special thanks to Maria Elisa’s mom for recording the sounds in Puerto Rico.Thank you for listening to Ochenta St

Jan 14, 2021 • 12:07

Junio

Junio

This week’s story is about two friends spending a day together during the pandemic, while listening to music and enjoying the sun, they share thoughts and fears, and try to imagine a future in which everything will be back to normality.From: Tegucigalpa, EcuadorLanguages: English, SpanishCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Viviana Kawas, a Honduran writer living in New York. After graduating at NYU Abu Dhabi with a degree in literature, she currently works at NYU Ste

Jan 6, 2021 • 13:17

XMAS 2021

XMAS 2021

“XMAS 2021” by Kate Oczypok.beautiful home portrait. This Christmas will be certainly different, but Kate’s story makes us reflect on gratitude, inviting us to never forget about the good things we have, even during the pandemic.Kate Oczypok is a freelance writer based in the Washington, DC. She has written for The Georgetowner, The New York Times, Brides.com, Pittsburgh Beautiful and other publications. The two piano songs, Jingle Bells and Rockin around the Christmas Tree, were played by Kate’

Dec 23, 2020 • 12:29

Donations on Repeat

Donations on Repeat

This week’s story is about a local fundraising initiative for hospitals in Bergamo (Italy), one of the most hit cities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This story, originally produced in Italian, was also produced in english and you can find that version later on in the episode.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Gaia Lamperti, a London-based journalist focusing on environment, humanitarian issues, and culture. Gaia works as a freelance for print and online media, her p

Dec 17, 2020 • 14:07

My Favorite Things

My Favorite Things

As the holidays draw near, we’re glad to bring you this story from Colorado, USA. Janice Jensen, Executive Producer, Writer and Director at Mt. Evans Pictures, sent us this short reflection on positive thoughts during this crazy year. This episoe has been produced in English and Spanish. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Janice Jensen. 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.

Dec 10, 2020 • 7:44

Aplausos

Aplausos

This week’s story comes to us from Buenos Aires, In Argentina, and is written by Pablo Rodriguez. “Aplausos” (in English “Clapping”) is an audio diary describing the ritual of applause for front line workers during the first lockdown in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As lockdowns went into effect around the world this year, clapping and music could be heard for brief moments every evening. Unfortunately, the ritual didn’t continue during the second round of lockdowns. So, in this episode we want to r

Dec 3, 2020 • 14:11

La Combinaison Blanche

La Combinaison Blanche

In this audio diary, the author describes her time working in a long-term care home in the Montreal area during the first wave of the Covid-19 crisis. This story has been produced in English and French.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by journalist Anne-Marie Provost. Anne-Marie works for CBC Radio Canada. You can follow her and find more about her work on Twitter @am_provost. Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. If you like what you heard, leave us a review

Nov 26, 2020 • 11:56

Radio Insomnio

Radio Insomnio

In this short fiction from Barcelona, a woman with chronic insomnia contemplates her city from her balcony in a dreamlike state. The messages that other city-dwellers send to the popular night radio program “Radio Insomnio” keep her company. This episode has been produced in both Catalan and English.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by journalist Gemma Josep Arnau. Gemma is a freelance journalist. She also curates the communications of NGOs. She is working on a new po

Nov 19, 2020 • 15:24

Pawn Chain

Pawn Chain

In this short fiction a young boy and his grandmother in separate lockdown situations bond over a game of chess. This story links two generations and celebrates those working on the frontlines during the Covid crisis. This work was originally produced in English and has been adapted and translated into Spanish. You can listen to that version later on the episode. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, written by Juleyka-Lantigua Williams and Lisandra Maria Ramos. Juleyka Lantigua-

Nov 12, 2020 • 12:23

Primeiras Ilhas

Primeiras Ilhas

Lockdown turns each individual into his own island. Primeiras Ilhas, meaning First Islands, is a collage of messages in bottles… that people in Belo Horizonte, Brazil send to the protagonist from their own island in lockdown…This work was originally produced in Portuguese and has been translated into English, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by journalist, video maker and podcaster Felipe Ivanicska. Felipe’s

Nov 5, 2020 • 13:36

Ultimo Aperitivo

Ultimo Aperitivo

In this short italian fiction story which translates to “the last aperitif”, two friends sip on their last beers before lockdown.CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by writer (and wrestler) Stefano Tevini. Besides publishing the novels Catena Alimentare e Sulla Soglia in Italian, he also writes about books and comics. You can follow him on his facebook handle writingclasshero or on Instagram @Writing_Class_Hero. The friend’s voice is by Valerio Maggio, an Italian audio

Oct 29, 2020 • 15:49

Vaticinios

Vaticinios

In the fictional story “Vaticinios” ( which means omens in Spanish), a biologist receives messages around-the-clock about a strange animal that people have been spotting around Bogota since the beginning of lockdown. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by journalists and podcast producers Maru Lombardo and Rodrigo Rodríguez, who are based in Bogotá, Colombia. Their Spanish-language podcast “Recetario sonoro de ingredientes en peligro”, tells the history of the world’s m

Oct 22, 2020 • 8:35

Animalia

Animalia

In the ecological fable “Animalia”, a curious young elk ventures into a small mountain town, where he finds humans in lockdown in their houses, and forest animals wandering around. CREDITS: This episode was produced in English and French by Studio Ochenta. Written by Canadian podcaster Nbee. Her podcast, Cross-polliNation (@Pollinata1), is an award-winning business show on creativity and innovation. In her day job, NBee is a business consultant focused on strategy, business writing and innovati

Oct 15, 2020 • 16:26

Food Bank

Food Bank

“Food bank” is a micro documentary recorded during lockdown in Ukraine. Journalist Anna Romandash documented the entrepreneurial spirit of a man who implemented a solution to food poverty during the pandemic. He started Tarilka, the first-ever food bank in Ukraine. Ukrainian and English by Anna Romandash. Anna is a multilingual journalist specializing in foreign affairs and audio journalism.You can contribute to the food bank tarilka by going to https://tarilka.org/en/welcome/ or you can see wh

Oct 8, 2020 • 14:16

Call From Ahead

Call From Ahead

With many cities going back into lockdown in the past couple of weeks, we don’t know what the future holds. For those of us that wished we had instructions on how to weather the pandemic, « Call From Ahead » is a sci-fi tale about a New York couple in lockdown that receives a message from the future. This story, originally in English has been adapted into Spanish, and you can hear that version later on in the episode.This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written by Diego Senior, a Colombi

Oct 1, 2020 • 20:04

Supermarket Thoughts

Supermarket Thoughts

Supermarket Thoughts is a story about grocery shopping during a pandemic. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, written and performed in English and French by Cocoa Alexis, Cocoa is a storyteller who focuses on under-told or misunderstood experiences.Her mediums include writing, audio, film and virtual reality. 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 @Ochenta podcasts on Twi

Sep 24, 2020 • 10:03

Closeness

Closeness

Closeness is an audio diary from New York City about friendship, before and after COVID19. Written by journalist and podcast producer Jordan Gass Poore. This episode was produced in English and Spanish. And you can listen to that version later on in the episode.This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta, written and performed in English by Jordan Gass Poore. Jordan is a podcast producer, an investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience in the industry in the U.S. and the U.K.wo

Sep 17, 2020 • 13:38

Hija del Sol

Hija del Sol

This week’s story comes to us from Cuba. “Hija del sol” is a fable for the pandemic era. Written by Hans Haedo. This audio fiction tells the story of the daughter of an indigenous tribe and her power to heal the world. This work, originally in Spanish, has been adapted into English, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode.CREDITS: Hans Haedo is a Cuban artist and professional dancer. He is the director of the xlibrioum Cuban art project which showcases visual and performative

Sep 10, 2020 • 15:32

Planet Earth 2020 A.D.

Planet Earth 2020 A.D.

For those of us who happen to wonder how the present could be described for otherworldly listeners, this short documentary fiction is a status report from planet Earth in 2020. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in English by KC Cheng. Kang-Chun Cheng is an ecologist and photojournalist currently based in Nairobi, Kenya. You can check out her photographic work at on her website. Sound Design by Maru Lombardo. Special thanks to Yilan Batista for perform

Sep 3, 2020 • 18:24

Goodbye

Goodbye

Saying goodbye is never easy. And during a pandemic, it gets even harder. Lockdowns and social distancing mean that many don't get the chance to see their loved ones one last time. "Goodbye" is a short documentary of one man's journey to say goodbye to his father. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and presented by Bob Harkins. Sound design by Maru Lombardo. Bob Harkins is a journalist based in Los Angeles and the founder of Story Hangar, a network of independent docum

Aug 27, 2020 • 15:24

Volare

Volare

"Volare" is dedicated to all of our elders and grandparents currently in lockdown. "Volare" tells the story of an older woman finding solace in a song as she is separated from her family.  Written and performed by Clizia Sala in Italian and English.Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Voice and script by Clizia Sala. Clizia Sala is a multimedia journalist and podcaster based in London, UK. She is originally from Italy and is currently pursuing a Masters at City University of Lon

Aug 20, 2020 • 12:56

The Bread

The Bread

This week’s story comes to us from Parma, Italy. "The Bread" is a short fiction dedicated to the sourdough-starting breadmakers of this pandemic. Written and performed by Italian interpreter and translator Lisa Bertacchini and performed in English by Sarah Golding. This work, originally in Italian, has been also produced in English, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode.This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in Italian by Lisa Bertacchini. Lisa is

Aug 13, 2020 • 16:12

Presente

Presente

A translator from Buenos Aires, Argentina reflects on working from home during lockdown. This story has been produced in English, Spanish, and German. CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Written and performed in Spanish and English by Dolores Guinazu. Dolores is a full-time translator and copywriter living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can contact her at liftvalue.com. Special thanks to Mercedes Steppacher for performing the German sections of this audio and to Juan Steppache

Aug 6, 2020 • 14:13

The Bridge

The Bridge

What if you ran into someone special at one of your virtual yoga sessions? “The Bridge” / El Puente is a lockdown love story for this moment.Credits: Produced by Studio Ochenta. Audio drama written and performed in Spanish and English by Sylvia Rosas. Morning sounds by Silvia Rosas. Sound Design by Maru Lombardo. Special thanks to Chris Haugen, Futuremono, Hanu Dixit and Trevor Garrod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2020 • 18:08

Shape of Blue

Shape of Blue

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 t

Jul 23, 2020 • 12:59

The Dishes

The Dishes

"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 stil

Jul 16, 2020 • 15:01

Tradition

Tradition

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 Ph

Jul 9, 2020 • 19:17

Family Reunion

Family Reunion

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 l

Jul 2, 2020 • 15:15

Mrs Scared

Mrs Scared

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 As

Jun 26, 2020 • 18:18

Quarantine Relief

Quarantine Relief

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/ochentastoriesCREDITS: This episode was produce

Jun 18, 2020 • 9:05

Loving

Loving

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 cr

Jun 10, 2020 • 13:35

Breathe

Breathe

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, Di

Jun 5, 2020 • 5:44

The Crowd

The Crowd

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 epis

May 27, 2020 • 11:13

Puerto Rican Girl

Puerto Rican Girl

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",

May 20, 2020 • 13:38

Mama

Mama

Today’s story comes to us from Sevilla, Spain. Written and performed in both Spanish and English by translator Marisa Cores. For those of us social distancing with or without our parents, “Mama” is an audio diary from a daughter spending lockdown with her mother. 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 Sevilla, España. Escrita e interpretada en español y en in

May 13, 2020 • 10:06

The Bells

The Bells

Today’s story comes to us from Nice, France. Written and performed in both French and English by journalist and award-winning audio documentarian, Neil Sandell. In this touching sound documentary entitled ‘The Bells,’ Neil reflects on the new normal. For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out transcripts for this episode: Visit ochentastudio.com/ochentastoriesCREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and Neil Sandell. Original sound design by Neil S

May 6, 2020 • 10:16

Bonsai

Bonsai

Today’s story comes to us from Rome, Italy. Written and performed by writer and podcast producer Valerio Maggio. For those of us staring at our house plants with special attention during this lockdown, “Bonsai” is an audio doc that sends a love letter to one in particular. This work, originally in Italian, has been translated to English 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 ep

Apr 29, 2020 • 13:07

The Bus

The Bus

Today’s story comes to us from Edinburgh, Scotland. Written and performed by writer and podcast producer Maddy Searle. For those of us waxing nostalgic to a time before quarantine, “The bus” is a short fiction that lets us imagine what it would be like to travel to the past. This work, originally in English, has been adapted into Spanish, and you can listen to that version later on in the episode/La historia de hoy nos llega desde Edimburgo, Escocia. Escrita e interpretada por la escritora y pro

Apr 22, 2020 • 15:34

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