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 Oth...
Feb 28, 2024•2 min
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 min
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Aug 23, 2023•59 sec
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 decided to dive...
Jul 07, 2023•3 min
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 min
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 an...
Mar 01, 2023•8 min
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, faxing, money transfers and much more t...
Feb 10, 2023•3 min
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-podcast Follow Studio Ochenta on social media for updates on our shows! IG: @ochentapodcasts TikTok: @studioochenta Twitter: @ochentapodc...
Sep 29, 2022•8 min
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 s...
May 09, 2022•15 min
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-cuentos Follow Studio Ochenta on social media for updates on our shows! IG: @ochentapodcasts TikTok:...
Mar 16, 2022•2 min
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 01, 2021•4 min
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/ochentastories And if you enjoyed Ochenta Stories, you'll enjoy Immigrantly p...
Nov 18, 2021•29 min
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 o...
Nov 11, 2021•15 min
A man in the middle of total chaos in a supermarket, makes a confusing, but meaningful purchase. From: Istanbul, Turkey Languages: English, Turkish Credits: 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...
Nov 04, 2021•14 min
A brave woman makes it her duty to combat the virus day in and day out. From: Argentina Languages: English, Spanish CREDITS: 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...
Oct 28, 2021•15 min
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 En...
Oct 21, 2021•18 min
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 li...
Oct 14, 2021•21 min
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 07, 2021•17 min
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 y...
Sep 30, 2021•16 min
A Paris expat reluctantly flies back to Ukraine, only to realize there’s really no place like home. From: Paris, France Languages: English, Russian CREDITS: 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...
Sep 23, 2021•17 min
A love letter from a woman to her new companion, bicycles. From: London, UK Languages: Spanish, English CREDITS: 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 b...
Sep 16, 2021•12 min
A girl finds a mysterious book that changes her reality and sends her to a strange world. From: Buenos Aires, Argentina Languages: Spanish, English CREDITS: 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...
Sep 08, 2021•25 min
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 Ph...
Sep 02, 2021•18 min
A trip through memories, friendship, and dance leads one woman to a loving relationship with her body. From: Paris, France Languages: English, Spanish CREDITS: 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, s...
Aug 26, 2021•23 min
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 o...
Aug 19, 2021•13 min
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•13 min
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 05, 2021•15 min
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 o...
Jul 29, 2021•16 min
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•27 min
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•17 min
