Silver Sound Presents: The Sonic Dash

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Twice a year on each solstice, Silver Sound hosts the Sonic Dash. This competition gives dozens of audio makers from all over the globe 48 hours to create compelling, two-minute-long audio pieces completely from scratch — meaning no preexisting audio, music, or AI-generative material is allowed. At stake is a $1,000 cash prize and tons of industry-defining software and audio equipment. Join us as we celebrate the craft of audio storytelling. Learn more at sonicdash.nyc.

  1. 3d ago

    Tessa Flannery on Building a Spaceship from Household Sounds

    The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look into the standout pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with finalist Tessa Flannery to dissect "Space Junk," the Dash entry she created with Allie Kroeper. A four-time Dasher and three-time finalist, Tessa shares how her approach has evolved across the competitions, from early submissions built around theatrical performances to "Space Junk," a highly sound-designed piece set on a spaceship. Tessa walks us step-by-step through her creative process, from scripting to building the spaceship's sonic world from her own air conditioner, fan, and fridge. See Tessa's play Raging of the Shrews at NYC's Under St Marks Theater: https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1480/ Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/ Entries to the New York City Podcast Awards are now open! Check out all the categories and affordable entry fees at www.podcastawards.nyc The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello, with assistance from Ivan Bronson, Lauren Molina, and Zach Treanor. Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

  2. Jul 24

    Sport, Story, and Sound in Browen Livingstone's 'Shooting My Shot'

    The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look at the winning pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer, and owner of Silver Sound Studios) sits down with Glasgow-based audio creator Bronwen Livingstone, who took home third place with her piece "Shooting My Shot." Bronwen walks through how she distilled a deeply personal and vulnerable story into just two minutes of audio. She discusses her scripting method, including a handwritten "paper sound edit" where she marked emotional cues and sound effects before ever opening a DAW. Plus, she shares more about her journey as a para athlete and how the discipline she's gained from sports shows up in her creative approach. Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/ The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello. Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

    Sport, Story, and Sound in Browen Livingstone's 'Shooting My Shot'

  3. Jul 17

    How Michael Satow Turned His Errands Into a Prize-Winning Piece

    The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look at the winning pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer and owner at Silver Sound Studios) sits down with actor and director Michael Satow to discuss his piece "Free Piano," which took home the second-place prize at this summer's Dash. Michael, the co-creator of the true-crime parody podcast The Murderer Killings, walks us through how he built "Free Piano" almost entirely from real life. Rather than planning in advance, he let his daily schedule shape the piece's structure. Listen to hear how Michael uses his acting and directing skills to capture spontaneity through tape gathering, voice-over, and more. Listen to The Murderer Killings here: themurdererkillings.com Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/ The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello. Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

    How Michael Satow Turned His Errands Into a Prize-Winning Piece

  4. Jul 10

    How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize

    Twice a year, contestants from around the world compete in the Biannual Sonic Dash, where they have only 48-hours to build a two-minute piece completely from scratch: meaning no pre-existing music, no archival audio, and no generative AI is allowed. So how do they do it? This season on the Sonic Dash Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our finalists' processes. You'll hear the genius audio tricks and creative solutions our finalists used to create audio magic. In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash and Emmy Award-winning sound mixer) sits down with the members of Tales From the Cloud Sea, the Grand Prize winners of the latest Dash. Their winning piece, "Go For Broke, or Gopher Broke?" took home the $1,000 cash prize and a haul of industry gear. Tune in to hear how they created a winning piece without a script, how they used creative constraints to their advantage, and more. Listen to more from Tales From the Cloud Sea here: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/ Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/ The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello. Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.

    How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize

  5. Jun 18

    Announcing the Summer 2026 Grand Prize Winner

    Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.”  This episode, we’ll be listening to our Grand Prize Winning piece "Go For Broke or Gopher Broke?" created by Long Island-based crack improv and podcast team, “Tales From the Cloud Sea” (Matt Silverman, Megan Leahy, Karen Cassady, Travis Sharp, Amanda Lee Williams, and Eve Krueger). Produced by Cory Choy, Emily Reeves, and Christian Cuciniello Edited by Zach Treanor Sound by Silver Sound

    Announcing the Summer 2026 Grand Prize Winner

  6. Jun 18

    Announcing the Summer 2026 2nd Place Winner

    Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.”  This episode, we’ll be listening to our second-place winning piece “Free Piano” by Michael Satow. Produced by Cory Choy, Emily Reeves, and Christian Cuciniello Edited by Zach Treanor Sound by Silver Sound

    Announcing the Summer 2026 2nd Place Winner

  7. Jun 18

    Announcing the Summer 2026 3rd Place Winner

    Welcome to the Biannual Sonic Dash Podcast presented by the New York City Podcast Awards. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour storytelling competition and we receive submissions from all over the world. The surprise prompt for this 2026 Summer Dash was “Go For Broke.”  This episode, we’ll be listening to our third-place winning piece “Shooting My Shot” by Bronwen Livingstone from Scotland.  Produced by Cory Choy, Emily Reeves, and Christian Cuciniello Edited by Zach Treanor Sound by Silver Sound

    Announcing the Summer 2026 3rd Place Winner

  8. May 8

    Winter 2026 Finalist Spotlight ("Meddling Kids of NYC" by Amanda Kari McHugh and Kyle Studstill)

    We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting a piece entitled "Meddling Kids of NYC" by Amanda Kari McHugh and Kyle Studstill. Technical Director: Tom Fama Produced by Christian Cuciniello and Cory Choy Festival Directors: Mark Blumberg, Cory Choy, Emily Reeves

    Winter 2026 Finalist Spotlight ("Meddling Kids of NYC" by Amanda Kari McHugh and Kyle Studstill)
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Twice a year on each solstice, Silver Sound hosts the Sonic Dash. This competition gives dozens of audio makers from all over the globe 48 hours to create compelling, two-minute-long audio pieces completely from scratch — meaning no preexisting audio, music, or AI-generative material is allowed. At stake is a $1,000 cash prize and tons of industry-defining software and audio equipment. Join us as we celebrate the craft of audio storytelling. Learn more at sonicdash.nyc.

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