rECHOlections

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A collaboration between Columbia College’s Voiceover and Communication Department, rECHOlections is bringing articles of Echo Magazine to life. Featuring in-depth stories from the Archives of ECHO Magazine.

  1. The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel

    08/12/2024

    The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel

    Today’s episode features “The Haunting of the Congress Plaza Hotel” written by Fiona-Good Sirota and narrated by Jake Demcisak. The article explores the spooky history of the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago. The hotel has a colorful history that includes serial killers, homicides, suicides, presidents and mafia activity.

    8 min
  2. Masters of the Ping Pong Speakeasy

    08/12/2024

    Masters of the Ping Pong Speakeasy

    Today’s episode features “Master of the Ping Pong Speakeasy” written by Kamy Smelser and narrated by Jack Leimkuehler. Ardy Taveerasert is the head coach and director of Chi-Slam, a Ping-Pong club in Chicago. We hear from students of Taveerasert and other club members who talk about honing their craft at the ping pong speakeasy.

    4 min
  3. Keeping Exotic Animals as Pets

    08/12/2024

    Keeping Exotic Animals as Pets

    This episode voices the article “Keeping Exotic Animals as Pets” written by Amina Sergazina and narrated by Reyna Parayno. We hear the stories of hedgehog breeders and reptile enthusiasts. The article describes some of the difficulties of caring for exotic animals and offers advice and warnings for those interested.

    5 min
  4. Femme FATales

    08/12/2024

    Femme FATales

    Today’s episode features “Femme Fatales” written by Fiona-Good Sirota and narrated by Sumana Syed. The True Crime genre has exploded in popularity in the past few decades. This article explores the rise in the genre throughout movies, television, music, podcasts, and more.

    6 min
  5. Decolonizing Spirituality

    08/12/2024

    Decolonizing Spirituality

    This episode voices the article “Decolonizing Spirituality” written by Camryn Cutinello and narrated by Sam Carlson. Malia Valentine meets with Indigenous communities across the country, helping them protect their land and sacred sites. The article explores some harmful outcomes resulting from cultural appropriation such as the potential endangerment of the white sage plant.

    6 min
  6. Three Brothers, Two Lovebirds, and a Van

    11/11/2023

    Three Brothers, Two Lovebirds, and a Van

    This episode voices the article “Three Brothers, Two Lovebirds, and a Van” written by Faith Malinowski and narrated by Baxter Spark. We hear the story of a couple who met through a shared love for adventure and became the first customers of Van Life Chicago. What's more, we learn how the rise of “van life” led three brothers to a unique business opportunity. “You have this vision of this person going and camping on a cliff overlooking the ocean. That hasn’t really happened yet”—Doug Cigliana This article is from Echo Magazine June 23, 2022. Check out the magazine here!

    7 min
  7. Masters of the Ping Pong Speakeasy

    11/04/2023

    Masters of the Ping Pong Speakeasy

    Today’s episode features “Master of the Ping Pong Speakeasy” written by Kamy Smelser and narrated by Matan Fireman. Ardy Taveerasert is the head coach and director of Chi-Slam, a Ping-Pong club in Chicago. We hear from students of Taveerasert and other club members who talk about honing their craft at the ping pong speakeasy. “Ping pong is not fun. I describe ping pong like a martial art”—Ardy Taveerasert This article is from Echo Magazine June 23, 2022. Check out the magazine here!

    4 min
  8. How Paige Thompson Flirts with 'Death'

    10/28/2023

    How Paige Thompson Flirts with 'Death'

    This episode features Echo Magazine article “How magician Paige Thompson flirts with ‘death’ in her illusionary stage performances” written by Kamy Smelser. This article describes some of Paige Thompson’s most dangerous magic tricks while giving insight into her thoughts and fears about performing. Paige shares her frustrations regarding treatment of women in the magician’s profession. “I wasn’t an escape artist in any way. I just had to figure it out and be like, ‘I want this to look good. I want it to look real’” - Paige Thompson This article is from Echo Magazine June 23, 2022. Check out the magazine here!

    7 min
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A collaboration between Columbia College’s Voiceover and Communication Department, rECHOlections is bringing articles of Echo Magazine to life. Featuring in-depth stories from the Archives of ECHO Magazine.

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  • Creator
    WCRXFM
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    rECHOlections