PaltzCast

PaltzCast

PaltzCast is a student-run podcast from the campus of SUNY New Paltz, in New Paltz, NY. Subscribe for new episodes featuring a variety of topics every semester!

  1. Soundtrack Of Us: Episode 2

    12/18/2025

    Soundtrack Of Us: Episode 2

    New Paltz is a town full of diverse music tastes, and for this episode, we captured that diversity in the field. In this podcast you'll hear New Paltz students' top songs and albums. Enjoy our roundtable discussion in which we also share our favorite hits, while diving into more lighthearted conversations about listeners' guilty pleasure songs and playlist names. Editor: Charles ApolloProducer/Recordist/Co-Editor: Alicia Zurita-PenaWriter/Co-Editor: Krystal McAdams Korn-Y’all Want a SingleA$AP Rocky-PhoenixMiley Cyrus- Party In The USANickelback- PhotographWeezer- Buddy HollyMeatloaf- Bat Out of HellEl Canto del Loco- ZapatillasShawn Mendes- StitchesBad Bunny- DBTMFBad Bunny- NuevaYorkDaddy Yankee- GasolinaLola Young- Penny Out of NothingLast DINOSAUR- The PillowsWeezer- UndoneNeutral Milk Hotel- In the Aeroplane Over The SeaDion & Belmonts- I Wonder WhyRevocation- The Grip TightensWaterparks- Snow GlobeEarl Sweatshirt- CriscoLaufey- Silver LingingLazy Eye- Silversun PickupsNas- N.Y State of MindTate McRae- Sports Car

    30 min
  2. Soundtrack Of Us: Episode 1

    12/18/2025

    Soundtrack Of Us: Episode 1

    The soundtrack Of Us is a short podcast where the 4 main hosts talk about what music they love and what listening to music means to them, accompanied by field interviews with people about their views and reflections on the music they listen to.  Robert Amthor - EditorOlivia Christian - WriterLaMar Matthews - Recordist Jeremy Hilaire - Recordist Music mentioned: Numb- Linkin park, Hold On We're Going Home- Drake Don't stop til you get enough- Michael Jackson Don't Know Why-Nora Jones DtMF- Bad Bunny Hotel California- The Eagles Bigger In Texas- Megan Thee Stallion Big Poppa- Notorious B.I.G 2 Much- Ricky Bravo

    23 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Auditory Opinions

    Ever been curious as to what ASMR is, or why its presence online just won't seem to fade? Do you watch ASMR? In Auditory Opinions, we discuss, theorize, psychoanalyze and describe all things ASMR. From mukbangs to role-play to taps and clicks, we'll talk about it all, why people enjoy it (or not...), and even some of the science behind those sounds that make ya all tingly.  Elana Healy: Producer, Recordist, EditorColin McCann: Recordist, EditorG DiPierro: Editor We have included clips from; SmallCreekskullshefASMR, ASMR Rebeca, NanouASMR, Galen Tipton, Ricky "ASMR", SarahLavenderASMR, and ZOEY_ASMR_Food.

    30 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    The Courage to Sound Design

    What is a sound designer? We'll find out as we sit down with Derrick Ellison, Sound Designer of the SUNY New Paltz production of The Courage to Right a Woman's Wrongs. And find out what it takes to bring sound into the world of story.  Derrick Ellison - Editer and Producer

    18 min
  5. Toe Beans

    12/18/2025

    Toe Beans

    In this episode, titled Toe Beans, we visit Beans Cat Café to explore the cozy intersection of coffee, community, and cats. We’ll start by explaining what cat cafés are, their origins, and why they’ve become such a comforting space for both humans and felines. Through interviews with the café’s staff, we’ll learn what motivates them to work there, how they connect with the cats, and whether the café partners with local adoption programs. Along the way, listeners will meet some of the café’s resident cats and hear their unique stories, accompanied by the soothing sounds of purring, playful meows, and clinking coffee cups. After our visit, a brief voice-over reflection will tie together our experiences and emotions, before wrapping up with insights from psychological research about the calming and therapeutic effects of spending time with animals. Toe Beans invites listeners to unwind and discover why spaces like Beans Cat Café have become such beloved havens for connection and comfort. Producer/Recordist: Chrissy DaziEditor/Researcher: Ashley EglitCo-Editor/Voice/Researcher: Sophia Gonzalez

    15 min
  6. Wing It

    12/18/2025

    Wing It

    Wing It is a bird showcase for nature lovers featuring bird calls, different types of birds, and experience from professional falconers and bird watchers. This week's episode features the hosts' four favorite birds: the ruby-throated hummingbird, the tufted tit-mouse, the blue jay, and red winged black bird. The episode includes migration patterns, diet, habitat and fun facts, and features special guest Harry Cole, a zookeeper and certified bird nerd. The hosts use a parabolic microphone to go out into the field and capture these birds' calls. Victor Scoppa: Director/Recordist/ProducerEden Burch: Design/Research/EditorNoé Jacobsen: Writer/EditorPedro Perez: Research Special thanks to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

    17 min
  7. Yik & Yap

    10/27/2025

    Yik & Yap

    Join us this week where we deep dive into Yik Yak on the SUNY New Paltz Campus for all the gossip, goofs, and more. Yik & Yap is a roundtable podcast where our hosts discuss a daily review of the highlights for the SUNY New Paltz Yik Yak and a deep dive into how easy it is to get something trending. Listen into this week's episode as we discuss The Milk Challenge, what the tea is with the Student Association, and a TikTok influencer interrupting class.  Eden Burch - Producer/DirectorChrissy Dazi - Main Editor Ashley Eglit - Co Editor/Researcher James Endall - Researcher

    24 min
  8. Another Medium: Switch Between Screens

    10/27/2025

    Another Medium: Switch Between Screens

    Delve into the world of video games and their adaptations with us! On this podcast, we explore what makes a good or bad adaptation on the silver screen. We’ll discuss the bright lights and world building of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, survive the apocalypse of poor casting and pacing in The Last Of Us season 2, and critique the inaccuracies in the Ratchet and Clank movie, as well as many others! Producer - Gianna DiPierroWriter/Researcher - Gianna DiPierroRecordist - Charles ApolloEditors - Charles Apollo and Pedro Perez

    30 min
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PaltzCast is a student-run podcast from the campus of SUNY New Paltz, in New Paltz, NY. Subscribe for new episodes featuring a variety of topics every semester!

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  • Creator
    PaltzCast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © PaltzCast
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