Audio Olney

Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia

Audio Olney is a podcast envisioned to share the stories of the diverse ethnic and socio-economic neighborhood of Olney in Philadelphia. It aims to bring community voices to the table, highlight cultural expressions and examine what makes the neighborhood unique in its history and current beauty and complexity. Season 3 is hosted by Marquise Lindsey-Bradley & Mama Carla Wiley; music and sound design by June Lopez; research and writing by Ambrose Liu. Main support is provided by People’s Media Fund. Additional support is provided by William Penn Foundation and Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

  1. 19h ago

    The Kids Are Alright: Gen Z Musicians Carry Cultural Torch

    This episode features the stories of two young musicians based in the Olney neighborhood – Dalan Tim & Kyeis Henry. Their growth and development as instrumentalists (guitar and steelpan, respectively) reflect a deep connection to their cultural roots. Dalan’s family is originally from Cambodia; Kyeis’ from Trinidad & Tobago.

  2. 01/19/2024

    Full Circle

    This episode is the finale to our second season and as the title “Full Circle” implies, it is a look back in order to move forward. Two of the series guests from early on in Season One – Mama Carla Wiley and Marquise Lindsey-Bradley – return to share with us what has been going on with them since we last spoke to them two years ago. They also receive the baton from outgoing hosts Linda Fernandez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art & Design, who reflect on the amazing journey of launching Audio Olney.

  3. 11/14/2023

    The Olney Hustle: Black Entrepreneurship in the Neighborhood

    This episode features two Black-owned businesses in Olney, each one with their unique stories that capture the ups and downs of establishing a business and brand and what it takes to build a successful enterprise despite the challenges that face minority business owners. We profile Michael Crawford of Holla Athletics & Sporting Goods and Ed Hipp of Ed Hipp Foods Inc.

  4. 08/26/2023

    Fight or Flight: The Saga of the Olney Eagles (Season Two, Episode Four)

    This episode features our good friends and neighbors - the Olney Eagles Youth Sports Organization - a group of tireless volunteers who have served the children and youth of the neighborhood and beyond for decades and have shepherded generations of boys and girls through athletics. Their journey as an organization has not been without its challenges, including the rocky inception of its current leadership in 1998 to the difficulties serving Philadelphia's young people today. Yet, the Eagles volunteers remain dedicated to their mission and continue to make a difference.

  5. 05/29/2023

    Social Justice Warriors: Part 2

    Audio Olney's latest episode is out now (technically a continuation of Ep. 3 - Social Justice Warriors) where we profile two Olney residents - Ellen Somekawa and Reverend Roger Zepernick - who've been pioneers in the community-based schools movement in Philadelphia. Ellen co-founded the Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School while at Asian Americans United; Rev. Roger was on the Board of Esperanza Academy Charter High School at its inception and continues to be involved with them as well as ASPIRA's schools including Olney High School. Hear how these two continue to champion students and families in the neighborhoods they serve as well as how they navigate allyship in their work to build a more equitable city. #audioolney #olneyculturelab

  6. 04/28/2023

    Social Justice Warriors: Part 1

    This episode features Olney residents – Ellen Somekawa and Reverend Roger Zepernick – two lions of social justice who have fought and continue to fight the good fight for the rights of immigrant communities and the working poor in the city of Philadelphia. Part One of Two covers Ellen and Reverend Roger’s separate arrivals to Philadelphia from the Midwest and traces their evolution as activists as they begin raising their voices for the Asian and Latino immigrant communities respectively.

  7. 03/31/2023

    Season Two, Episode Two: Home Chefs in Olney

    This episode features two home chefs from the neighborhood (one Cambodian-American and one Haitian-American) and how their love of cooking is intertwined with their family’s heritage. The preservation of their culinary traditions is also a testament to the influence of their mothers.

  8. 02/17/2023

    Season Two, Episode One: Gardens of Olney

    This episode features some of the vegetable gardeners and food growers in the neighborhood and how their gardening practice plays a role in community restoration and connecting with the traditions of their ancestors. We also explore food gardening in Olney within the context of the large city-wide movement of urban farming.

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Audio Olney is a podcast envisioned to share the stories of the diverse ethnic and socio-economic neighborhood of Olney in Philadelphia. It aims to bring community voices to the table, highlight cultural expressions and examine what makes the neighborhood unique in its history and current beauty and complexity. Season 3 is hosted by Marquise Lindsey-Bradley & Mama Carla Wiley; music and sound design by June Lopez; research and writing by Ambrose Liu. Main support is provided by People’s Media Fund. Additional support is provided by William Penn Foundation and Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

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  • Creator
    Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia
  • Show Website
    Audio Olney