“As long as “diversity” and “representation” is on the website, we are safe.” These terms that hold immense impact, nowadays have almost become exploited as a marketable proof that an institution is “politically correct”. From casting a BIPOC actor to a stereotypical role to building diversity initiatives that are for the benefit of the institutions, we seek to examine the issue of a lack of authentic and genuine change and inclusion in the film industry. Discussions around “representation” on s...
Sep 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 26
Ghazi Faisal Al-Muliafi’s journey began with one statement from his grandfather, who was once a Kuwaiti pearl diving shipmaster: “All the men died at sea”. Now an ethnomusicologist at NYU Abu Dhabi, Ghazi has spent his career researching Kuwaiti pearl diving music and the lives of the pearl divers in order to connect with his ancestral past. In the process, his work has uncovered long lost narratives that have larger implications on how we think about cultural appropriation, tradition, and natio...
Sep 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 25
In the months preceding the 2020 elections, NYU Professors Erica Foldy and John Gershman were concerned about voter turnout. The country continued to reckon with one crisis after another—from the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic to persistent demonstrations against racial inequity—and the ballot box would be a powerful opportunity for Americans to respond. But would voters show up on election day? And even more alarmingly, would those who want to vote even be able to? The solution, Erica a...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 24
Hello LabCast family, We hope you are all safe and managing as best you can during these challenging times. We are happy to (finally) bring you our spring 2020 season, delayed, in no small part, due to COVID, remote work, and recent events. Given the obstacles our team faced recording and finishing the episodes, we ask that you forgive any sound hiccups and join us in applauding our student editors and audio engineers who managed the challenges and limitations with grace and skill. Thank you stu...
Jun 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 23
Hello LabCast family, We hope you are all safe and managing as best you can during these challenging times. We are happy to (finally) bring you our spring 2020 season, delayed, in no small part, due to COVID, remote work, and recent events. Given the obstacles our team faced recording and finishing the episodes, we ask that you forgive any sound hiccups and join us in applauding our student editors and audio engineers who managed the challenges and limitations with grace and skill. Thank you stu...
Jun 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, we talk with the creators Esteban Bailey and Justice on their work as writing partners in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Daby Ibegbu, Kang Huh, Rashid Alnuaimi, Xinyue Li Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano (Head of the Production) and Ivan Pereira (Assist...
Dec 06, 2019•36 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we talk with Win the Wedding podcast creator, Caroline Casey, changing her plans in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Bea Laszlo, Jakub Podmokly, Vanessa Robinson Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano (Head of the Production) and Ivan Pereira (Assistant Head of Producti...
Dec 06, 2019•27 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we talk with The Vacationeers podcast creator, Maya Millett, on her work bringing history to the present in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Maame Attakora Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Ahmed Mitry, Mary Collins, Morgane Motlik Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano (Head of the Production) and Ivan Pereira (A...
Dec 06, 2019•25 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we talk with The City Below podcast creator, Celine Snippe , on her work producing a podcast for the first time in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Aaron Marcus-Willers, Farah Elmowafy, Soojin Lee Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano (Head of the Production) ...
Dec 06, 2019•18 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we talk with CEDU podcast creator, Elizabeth Chatelain, on her work documenting her family's story in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Ivan Budnik Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano (Head of the Production) and Ivan Pereira (Assistant Head of Production) Theme Song:...
Dec 06, 2019•29 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we talk with Silicon City author and podcast creator, Cary McClelland, on his work exploring Silicon Valley through voices and stories in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Toby Tinson, Reema El-Kaiali, Enid Mollel, Sarah Alkaabi Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo...
Dec 06, 2019•40 min•Ep. 16
Charles Siebert, author of three critically acclaimed memoirs and Professor of Practice of Literature and Creative Writing, and NYU student Zoe Patterson share their experiences with Letters From Afar: Travel Writing Abroad. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Anna Van Dine Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
May 03, 2019•36 min•Ep. 15
Michael Allen Harris, current MFA Dramatic Writing student at Tisch and winner of Lorraine Hansberry (Best Writing of a Play) Award at the 2018 Black Theatre Alliance Awards, shares a first time read through of his new pilot. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
May 02, 2019•36 min•Ep. 14
NYU graduate and documentarian, TJ Parsell, shares his experience creating his latest documentary film, Invisible, which sheds light on the discrimination of gay or queer artists in the country music industry. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Vicky Liu Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T and featured music by Dianne Davidson
Apr 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 13
NYU graduate student, Nou Moua, shares her experience starting as a new podcaster and developing her own podcast, Hmongumentary. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Ana Larrazolo-López Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Apr 23, 2019•29 min•Ep. 12
Playwright Joey Merlo shares his experience developing a pilot with the NYU Production Lab that blends his personal experience with his family's connection to Tennessee Williams. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Apr 09, 2019•43 min•Ep. 11
NYU MFA candidate Sonia Feigelson talks creative writing and reads an excerpt from her novel No One Still Here is Not in Love about gender, sexuality, and surveillance through the lens of a reality television show not unlike the Bachelor. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Apr 09, 2019•41 min•Ep. 10
Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and here's part two, where we learned from producer pros Michael Garofalo from Kickstarter and Megan Tan from Millennial about what it takes to produce a story. Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and learned from producer pros Michael Garofalo from Kickstarter and Megan Tan from Millennial about what it takes to produce a story. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Kati...
Nov 28, 2018•32 min•Ep. 9
Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and learned from producer pros Kerrianne Thomas from Gimlet Creative and Ike Sriskandarajah from The Daily about what it takes to produce a story. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Kerrianne Thomas and Ike Sriskandarajah Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Nov 14, 2018•30 min•Ep. 8
Since half the battle is showing up, this episode is all about commitment. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Basil Apostolo, Adam, and Jeremiah Campoverde Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Oct 25, 2018•24 min•Ep. 7
From internships to work hustle, this episode is all about balance. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Sarita Santiago, Anthony, Stefan Bristol and Joseph Mercadante Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Oct 12, 2018•25 min•Ep. 6
Learn about tips and tricks for life in NYC from NYU students old and new. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Ana Lopez, Sarita Santiago, Tyler Walker and Fidel Ruiz Healy Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Sep 14, 2018•26 min•Ep. 5
Learn about NYU Welcome Week including interviews with the cast of The Reality Show, Wasserman Center for Career Development and Welcome Week coordinators. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, The Reality Show Cast and Joseph Mercadante and Francisco Cordero of Wasserman Career Center Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
Sep 06, 2018•29 min•Ep. 4
Learn about John Tintori and Jeongki's call for all creatives and hear a student submission by Denise Zhou. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thanks to: John Tintori, Jeongki and Denise Zhou Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
May 18, 2018•29 min•Ep. 3
Head to the NYU Game Center for this episode and then hear featured student segments from Sarita Santiago and Khaya Cohen. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thank you to: Sarita Santiago, Khaya Cohen and John Tintori Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
May 18, 2018•29 min•Ep. 2
First episode of The LabCast featuring info about Tisch Gala, Kate's State of the Slate and a student submission by Max Benowitz Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams- Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thanks to Kate Stahl and Max Benowitz and John Tintori Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T
May 18, 2018•24 min•Ep. 1
