The Subway Portraits

Christina Baez
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The Subway Portraits is a living history of people’s most memorable experiences riding in New York City’s MTA Subway. So whether you’re a subway rider or someone who is curious about NYC, NYC’s Subway, or if you just like storytelling, tune in every other Sunday.

Episodes

  1. 04/02/2023

    10: The Zone, The Room, The Unexplainable & More

    Commuters of New York City MTA's subway system reminisce on their most memorable moments riding on one of the largest public transit systems in the world.  Dance Off - In the zone and feeling the music around the haters. The Rat Pack - Subway riders don't usually get to see into the exclusive rooms underground, but this is what happened when one did. The Unanimous Choice - Commuter's were all on the same page during this particular ride. Commuter Commiseration - From frustration to laughs with an off-duty MTA employee.  Unexplainable - There's running in this one. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: F Train, L Train, N Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: ⁠www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/⁠ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: ⁠www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits⁠ ⁠www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort⁠ For more information visit: ⁠www.TheSubwayPortraits.com⁠ Shop: ⁠www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shop⁠ Advertise on the Show: ⁠www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise

    16 min

  2. 03/19/2023

    09: The Fam, The Support, The Date & More

    Commuters of New York City MTA's subway system reminisce on their most memorable moments riding on one of the largest public transit systems in the world. The Familiar Uncle - Trippin' with the fam on the train. Love in the Time of Gremlin Mode - Late night surprises. Return Policy - Receipt on deck, but can this be returned? Stranger Support - When help is needed, help is given. Ticket to Nowhere - Dude was going, going, gone. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 2 Train, 5 Train, 6 Train, A Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US:www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraitswww.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.comShop: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shopAdvertise on the Show: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise

    17 min

  3. 03/05/2023

    08: The Everlasting, The Disgust, The News & More

    Commuter tales full of surprises, realizations and lasting memories.  Coincidentally Everlasting - Realizations on a crowded train. Finger Messaging - Fingers, Feelings, Feet – oh my. Young, Dumb and Dirty - Not thinking in a dark subway car back in the 90's. Unexpected Drop In - A rush hour surprise for all. Notorious' Death - Back in 1997, rapper Biggie Smalls died, this commuter found out on the A train. Click here to watch animated version. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: A Train, 6 Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US:www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraitswww.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com Shop: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shop Advertise on the Show: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise

    16 min

  4. 02/19/2023

    07: The Beginning, The First, The Rest & More

    After inviting you all to share your subway experiences, I have finally added some of my most memorable stories to the archive. Inception - How 'The Subway Portraits' project began. Lucid Nostalgia - Animals, art, and anxiety – my earliest memory of riding on NYC's subway.  Unlawful Chivalry - Pandemic restitution for all.  Broke Dancer - This dude is going to dance no matter what. Da Voice - A voice that changed this commute. ILY - Romance on the uptown D.  Graceful - The 180 experience. Buggin' Out - No bugs were harmed during this experience. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, D Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com

    26 min

  5. 11/29/2020

    06: The Magician, The Pistol, The Fireworks & More

    These tales are as wild and unexpected as any subway ride. Magic Words - An unexpected trick makes a funny trip. Yak Attack - The title says it all. Light 'Em Up - A tragic display of karma. Welcome to the Gun Show - This dudes piece left a lasting impression. It’s Electric - Another one bites the dust. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, D Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com

    15 min

  6. 11/15/2020

    05: The Earrings, The Promise, The Bounce & More

    Earrings, a short promise, and bouncy motions… these tales are as wild and unexpected as any subway ride could be. The Train Bounce - Guys in this train car stomped to a very particular beat. Hoop There It Is - The cutie on this ride made a daring move, but it’s not what you think. Heated But Chilled - Tensions rise almost as fast as they wind down. Click here to watch animated version. Mind Thy Neighbor -  No signs or warnings, so he took the seat. The Promise - Second place is just as nice. Open Mic - Sometimes conductors aren’t the only ones making announcements. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, 2 Train, D Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: CB

    16 min

  7. 11/01/2020

    04: The Snack, The Frazzles, The Change & More

    Listen to the newest batch of tales from New York City's subway riders. Snack and Stare -  G Train, This passenger maintains impeccable eye contact while eating an unusual snack. Click here to watch animated version. Triggered - D train, Back in the 90’s this teen’s spidey sense tingled. Change Gon’ Come - F Train, Someone looking for change was actually looking for something else. We’ve All Been There - R/N/W Train, Camaraderie where you don’t want it. First Time Frazzles - Path to MTA, Riding the subway at Penn Station can be overwhelming. Mask Off  - C Train, Pandemic tensions rise when a mask-less passenger boards the train. Escaping the Stench - E train, Can these riders make a great escape? MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: C Train, D Train, E Train, F Train, G Train, R/N/W Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte

    20 min

  8. 10/18/2020

    03: The Tricks, The Treats, The Creeps & More

    Halloween tales from the subway, plus other tales so wild — they may as well have been on a creepy Halloween night!   Thrown Then Blown -  L Train, When recycling isn’t the best option. Showtime Academy - L Train, A behind the scene glimpse into the world of subway car dancers. Adventure Times - F Train, Multiple subway acts on this train make it a classic NYC ride. I Hear It’s Good Luck - Q Train, An unideal Halloween treat on this train platform marks the start of Scorpio season. Click here to watch animated version. No Place Like Home - M Train, Everyone wants to go home, no matter whose it is. The Indecent Proposal - 1 Train, In an empty train car, does this commuter bite at these wild propositions? Multiple Personalities - M Train, The Matrix gets super meta for this trio. The Normal Woman - E Train, A sure way to get a seat on a crowded train. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, E Train, F Train, L Train, M Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project?  Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte

    18 min

  9. 10/04/2020

    02: The Spill, The Photo, The Zen & More

    This week we’re sharing the following stories: Caffeine Kick - Spilled coffee leads to a traumatic experience. No Filter - Contemporary portraiture goes wrong. Doppelgänger or Nah? - A serendipitous spotting redefined this relationship. Back to Back on the Track - Is the 7 dangerous? Slowing Down Time - Law school anxieties get settled on the train. The Unsolved Mystery - This is why your train was delayed. Click here to watch animated version.  MTA lines mentioned: 1 Train, 7 Train, E Train, J Train, N Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte

    18 min

  10. 09/20/2020

    01: The Breasts, The Dare, The Silence & More

    The show's debut features the following stories: What a Day - Chaos ensues when a bloody stranger wants to steal third base. Click here to watch animated version. Unforeseen Reunion -  An unexpected run-in takes an unexpected turn. Click here to watch animated version. All Eyes on Me - What happens when the dare could cost you your legs? Click here to watch animated version. A Parent’s Love - This parental affection knows no bounds. Click here to watch animated version. Literary Connection - A connection between two people. Click here to watch animated version. The Eerie Silence - Experiencing 9/11 from the underground. Click here to watch animated version. The Wet Seat - Mortified and disturbed after barely dodging this sticky situation. MTA lines mentioned this episode: 1 Train, 2 Train, F Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits Follow us: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte

    17 min
  11. The Subway Portraits Trailer

    09/11/2020

    The Subway Portraits Trailer

    Find out what The Subway Portraits podcast is about.

    3 min

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The Subway Portraits is a living history of people’s most memorable experiences riding in New York City’s MTA Subway. So whether you’re a subway rider or someone who is curious about NYC, NYC’s Subway, or if you just like storytelling, tune in every other Sunday.

Information

  • Creator
    Christina Baez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christina Baez