Ryan Natsis describes the first time they came into contact with the ASMR phenomenon- and how it changed the way they relax ever since.

Music excerpt: “Secrets” - Astron

This sound memory is about the first time I experienced an asthma attack. While spending a summer with my grandma in the Dominican Republic I got my hands on what I thought was a bucket of water; causing me to wake up in the middle of the night to a sound and a feeling I had never experienced before. I hope you guys enjoy! Feedback is always welcome, thank you so much for listening!

Produced by Michael Andrews

A personal narrative that explores the pain that follows great tragedy. My hope is to guide the listener through a dialogue with death, how can we find light in the darkness?

Special thanks to my friends who provided me with the beautiful music, Woodson Black and Eli Zevin.

Song Info:

Haux - Sister

Sea of Love cover - Eli Zevin

An episode that explores how the simplest of sounds can come to take on meaning of their own. Producer Henry O'Reilly explores the impact of his mother's wrist bangles on himself and his siblings in this mockumentary report.

New School student Aili Nicholson and her mother recall the battle over her first tattoo, and all that followed.

A sound memory about finding comfort in silence.

Produced by Sage Smith.

My name is Madeline Stoffer and I have a complicated relationship with my father. I never really knew that I was able to communicate with my dad until I found a track of us singing together when I was a kid and realized there is more to talking than just words.

A memory of maternal love.

Produced by Alyssa Jones

Dozens of professional fire artists, hobbyists, and curious onlookers flock to Brooklyn's Floasis every week to experience the thrill of fire spinning. We spoke to those in the know about what goes on here - and just what makes the art form so captivating.

Produced by Aili Nicholson, Georgia Sebesky, Kestrel Arthurs, and Michelle Mason

My adventure with MRI machines and my medical history. Produced by Kestrel Arthurs