“As long as “diversity” and “representation” is on the website, we are safe.” These terms that hold immense impact, nowadays have almost become exploited as a marketable proof that an institution is “politically correct”. From casting a BIPOC actor to a stereotypical role to building diversity initiatives that are for the benefit of the institution…

Ghazi Faisal Al-Muliafi’s journey began with one statement from his grandfather, who was once a Kuwaiti pearl diving shipmaster: “All the men died at sea”. Now an ethnomusicologist at NYU Abu Dhabi, Ghazi has spent his career researching Kuwaiti pearl diving music and the lives of the pearl divers in order to connect with his ancestral past. In the…

In the months preceding the 2020 elections, NYU Professors Erica Foldy and John Gershman were concerned about voter turnout. The country continued to reckon with one crisis after another—from the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic to persistent demonstrations against racial inequity—and the ballot box would be a powerful opportunity for America…

Hello LabCast family, We hope you are all safe and managing as best you can during these challenging times. We are happy to (finally) bring you our spring 2020 season, delayed, in no small part, due to COVID, remote work, and recent events. Given the obstacles our team faced recording and finishing the episodes, we ask that you forgive any sound hi…

Hello LabCast family, We hope you are all safe and managing as best you can during these challenging times. We are happy to (finally) bring you our spring 2020 season, delayed, in no small part, due to COVID, remote work, and recent events. Given the obstacles our team faced recording and finishing the episodes, we ask that you forgive any sound hi…

In this episode, we talk with the creators Esteban Bailey and Justice on their work as writing partners in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group…

In this episode, we talk with Win the Wedding podcast creator, Caroline Casey, changing her plans in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Group-- Bea Laszlo, …

In this episode, we talk with The Vacationeers podcast creator, Maya Millett, on her work bringing history to the present in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Maame Attakora Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Re…

In this episode, we talk with The City Below podcast creator, Celine Snippe , on her work producing a podcast for the first time in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technolog…

In this episode, we talk with CEDU podcast creator, Elizabeth Chatelain, on her work documenting her family's story in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dhabi and the Music Technology & Sound Recording Gr…

In this episode, we talk with Silicon City author and podcast creator, Cary McClelland, on his work exploring Silicon Valley through voices and stories in the NYU Production Lab Summer Podcast Incubator. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Sound Engineers: NYU Abu Dh…

Charles Siebert, author of three critically acclaimed memoirs and Professor of Practice of Literature and Creative Writing, and NYU student Zoe Patterson share their experiences with Letters From Afar: Travel Writing Abroad. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Anna Van Dine Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira T…

Michael Allen Harris, current MFA Dramatic Writing student at Tisch and winner of Lorraine Hansberry (Best Writing of a Play) Award at the 2018 Black Theatre Alliance Awards, shares a first time read through of his new pilot. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Demi Ayeye Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Tha…

NYU graduate and documentarian, TJ Parsell, shares his experience creating his latest documentary film, Invisible, which sheds light on the discrimination of gay or queer artists in the country music industry. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Vicky Liu Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tint…

NYU graduate student, Nou Moua, shares her experience starting as a new podcaster and developing her own podcast, Hmongumentary. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Ana Larrazolo-López Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marciano Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T…

Playwright Joey Merlo shares his experience developing a pilot with the NYU Production Lab that blends his personal experience with his family's connection to Tennessee Williams. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jeremiah Campoverde Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Monjaraz and Ivan Pereira Thanks to: John Tintori and Matteo Marcia…

NYU MFA candidate Sonia Feigelson talks creative writing and reads an excerpt from her novel No One Still Here is Not in Love about gender, sexuality, and surveillance through the lens of a reality television show not unlike the Bachelor. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Sound Engineers: Mateo Mon…

Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and here's part two, where we learned from producer pros Michael Garofalo from Kickstarter and Megan Tan from Millennial about what it takes to produce a story. Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and learned from producer pros Michael Garofalo from Kickst…

Thinking about starting your own podcast? We hosted a live event and learned from producer pros Kerrianne Thomas from Gimlet Creative and Ike Sriskandarajah from The Daily about what it takes to produce a story. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tin…

Since half the battle is showing up, this episode is all about commitment. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Basil Apostolo, Adam, and Jeremiah Campoverde Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby TAv NYU Production Lab

From internships to work hustle, this episode is all about balance. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Sarita Santiago, Anthony, Stefan Bristol and Joseph Mercadante Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T…

Learn about tips and tricks for life in NYC from NYU students old and new. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, Ana Lopez, Sarita Santiago, Tyler Walker and Fidel Ruiz Healy Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T…

Learn about NYU Welcome Week including interviews with the cast of The Reality Show, Wasserman Center for Career Development and Welcome Week coordinators. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Associate Producer: Anna Van Dine Thanks to: John Tintori, The Reality Show Cast and Joseph Mercadante and Fr…

Learn about John Tintori and Jeongki's call for all creatives and hear a student submission by Denise Zhou. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thanks to: John Tintori, Jeongki and Denise Zhou Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby TAv NYU Production Lab

Head to the NYU Game Center for this episode and then hear featured student segments from Sarita Santiago and Khaya Cohen. Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams-Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thank you to: Sarita Santiago, Khaya Cohen and John Tintori Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T…

First episode of The LabCast featuring info about Tisch Gala, Kate's State of the Slate and a student submission by Max Benowitz Hosts: Ronica Reddick and Jerusalem Adams- Shepard Executive Producer: Katie Shepherd Thanks to Kate Stahl and Max Benowitz and John Tintori Theme Song: "Wrong Turnn" by Abby T…