Pass the Mic: A Berklee Alumni Podcast

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Pass the Mic is a podcast series from Berklee's office of Alumni Affairs. Cohosted by the Digital Engagement team, Jaquel Eley and Padriac Farma, the award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast gives the Berklee Alumni community a chance to grow and learn from one another. If you would like to support Berklee, visit berklee.edu/giving

6D AGO

Alex Collier ’06

In this episode, we speak with Alex Collier about his work with the band and Amazon series, The Runarounds. We discuss the dichotomy between picture and sound, and between forming a band versus creating a band. Who is your favorite TV band? Let us know on Instagram @BerkleeAlumni

41 min
JAN 23

Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds '82

We are kicking off 2026 with an interview featuring alum Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds ’82, Dean of the Professional Education Division. In this episode, she reflects on her life's journey from student, to industry professional, to dean. Dr. Hammonds also discusses what the Professional Education Division is working on now and her vision for what’s ahead. Playing us out is a song called In from the Cold by alum Patric Skog ’97, featuring Christer Falk & Jens Ståbis.

1h 8m
12/19/2025

Matt Mangano '00

The last episode of the year is here! In this episode we conducted our 2nd live recording in Nashville, Tennessee with alum and bassist for the Zac Brown Band, Matt Mangano '00, at Southern Ground Studios. Colleen also joins in and reminisces on her time as an R.A. and letting the Lo-Fi Masters record on campus. Playing us out is a song by them called Comfortable with John Mayor and Clay Cook on vocals and Matt on bass.

1 hr
11/15/2025

LIVE at GBH Studio

We were thrilled to film our very first live podcast episode at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. Joining us are Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dean of Musical Theater, Krisha Marcano and Berklee Director of Industry Relations, Latoya Lee. The episode also features a live performance by Berklee student Su Yavuz. A very special thanks to WGBH, Juan Jose Cadena, Sandra López Burke, and the entire studio crew.

1h 5m
10/01/2025

Charlie Puth ’13

Another year, another season 0f Pass the Mic! In this episode we talk with Alumni Achievement Award recipient and industry innovator Charlie Puth. Also in this episode, Padriac loses another Brassy, Variations Signature Series gets its laurels, and episode 2 gets a big tease. Playing us out: Sway by Kelsey Blackstone ’21 Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

52 min
06/10/2025

Clip Show!

We're taking a queue from our favorite sitcoms and putting on a clip show for our season finale. In this episode hear Mark Kelley ’24 talk about his one degree of separation from Beyonce, and Jan Esbra ’16 and Mariya Ksondzyk (B.M. ’17, M.M. ’19, viola) discuss the impact of prison music programs. Matt Sallee ’19 nerds out on a capella and Natalie Toro shuts down Steven Spielberg's set. Season 3 premiers in the fall. Thank you all for your support. We'll see you soon! Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

30 min
05/23/2025

Gus Borner ’89

Grab your jackets everybody! It may be 49 degrees in May in Boston, but we're having class outside. Jaquel and Padriac recap this episode at the park in the Pru. We say goodbye to our student employee and podcast editor, Jonah, and Zack Lucia joins us as we talk to Gus Borner about building a business with a freelance mentality. Playing us out: The Bean Tones Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

51 min
04/28/2025

Joel Goodman ’84

Emmy-winner Joel Goodman has scored more than 150 film and television programs that have reseived 5 Oscar nominations and 30 Emmy awards. He has scored over 40 films for HBO, 4 ESPN 30 for 30 episodes, and composed the main theme for the long-running and critically acclaimed PBS series American Experience. In this episode, Joel talks about his creative and professional processes, and how staying curious is a key to his success. Playing us out is Evan Nachimson ’16 the third and final subject of our Variations Signature Series, which can be found at youtube.com/berkleealumni Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

54 min

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Pass the Mic is a podcast series from Berklee's office of Alumni Affairs. Cohosted by the Digital Engagement team, Jaquel Eley and Padriac Farma, the award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast gives the Berklee Alumni community a chance to grow and learn from one another. If you would like to support Berklee, visit berklee.edu/giving

Creator

BerkleeAlumni
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

26
Rating

Clean
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Pass the Mic: A Berklee Alumni Podcast