Ochenta Stories

A woman recounts how an app helped her through the year during the pandemic. Produced in English and Italian.

CREDITS: This story was produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio based in Paris France. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on apple podcasts! It helps people find us! This episode was written by Margaret LaFleur. Margaret lives, writes, and teaches English in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She has two young kids and is always looking for easier ways to connect with others. You can find more of her work at margaretlafleur.com. The Italian version of the story was voiced by Chiara Santella while the sound design of the piece was done by Hailey Choi.

You can find transcripts and listen to other episodes of Ochenta Stories in over 15 languages over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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A Greek-American woman reflects on her relationship with her immigrant mother and their cultural differences after she moves back home.

CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written and performed by Niki Hatzidis in both English and Greek. Niki is an actor, writer, and award-nominated playwright. She is a satirical writer for Ladyspike Media, and a writer and actor for Dog Show Comedy. She is a resident actor and creator for Infinite Variety Productions. Sound design by Hailey Choi and music by Blue Dot Sessions, Daniel Birch, and Lobo Loco.

If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on Twitter and Instagram for updates.

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This week’s episode tells the story of Yalguun, a young Mongolian woman who contracted Covid. The story follows her personal journey in accepting the disease and finding new hope. It has been produced in English and Mongolian.

CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Anand Tumurtogoo. Anand is a freelance journalist based in Mongolia. He does reporting for international media, and worked with ProPublica, Business Insider and many more. Yalguun Batbayar is a journalist and a writer for the local Mongolian Magazine “Gereg”. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.

If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on Twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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A story from the very first days of the pandemic from Cuba, where a man dreams of the sea and beyond. This episode was produced in Spanish and English.

CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Ernesto J. Gomez Figueredo. Ernesto is a journalist based in Cuba. The English version of the story was voiced by David Paez, while the Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella. If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on Twitter and Instagram for updates.

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Hi Ochenta Stories fans!

Dropping back in the feed here to share news about another Studio Ochenta production: Cultureverse!

Cultureverse is an immersive audio drama that celebrates our collective cultural past. It is a place where myths and legends come alive in the modern world. In each episode, an ordinary kid encounters an extraordinary creature, myth, or folk character from their culture, embarking on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Cultureverse isn’t just an audio adventure, it’s a show that celebrates who we are, and where we come from. Hosted by Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars) and Yara Shahidi (Grown-ish)!

If you're a fan of Ochenta Stories, you'll love this new series which celebrates 12 cultures, and represents 12 languages across the series. Hear legends from Vietnam, Korea, China, Jamaica, Nigeria, Mexico, and more.

Tune in over at ochentastudio.com/cultureverse, or by searching Cultureverse Studio Ochenta on your favorite podcast app.

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A woman reconnects with her Polish roots by doing virtual cooking sessions with her family in lockdown. This episode was produced in English and Polish.

CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Francesca Turauskis. Francesca is a freelance podcaster and writer, as well as Digital Editor for Pod Bible magazine. She’s based in London, and she produces and hosts Seize Your Adventure, an outdoor recreation/epilepsy crossover podcast. Sandra Vorreiter voiced Francesca’s part in the Polish version. Sandra is born in Poland, raised bilingually in Germany went off to London to Earn a Degree in Drama at Kingston University London, she continued with a Photography Degree in Berlin. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.

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A woman reminisces about the vibrant Junkanoo festival of the Bahamas, and hopes for a post covid return to its joys. Listen in English and Spanish.

Credits: CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Alicia A. Wallace. Alicia is a queer Black feminist, human rights defender, and writer from The Bahamas. She is interested in issues of power and identity and enjoys conversations about the intersection between pop culture and social justice. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella. The Spanish version of the story was voiced by Lisha Lopez.This episode used clips from Junkanoo festivals past. Check out their music here:

- 2019 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade

- The Valley Boys Junkanoo Medley send off for Ted Sweeting

- Boxing Day Junkanoo 2016 - One Family “Warriors”

- Junkanoo Music | Strictly Junkanoo Music Mix - Valley Boys - Saxons - Roots

- Junkanoo 2011 in Nassau Bahamas

- Junkanoo Summer 2014 Saxons Best Music Competition

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This week’s episode is a releasing journey to freedom and closeness. Karin explores the sense of impotence and sadness coming from social distancing while guiding us into into her swedish Midsummer celebration: a season of hope and new beginnings. This story come to us from Sweden, and has been produced in English and Swedish.

Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories. This story was written by Karin Heimdahl.
Karin (she/her) is a drama teacher, voice actor and the creator of audio drama Y2K (https://y2kpod.com/). Voice acting credits include Mirrors, The White Vault, Vampires of White Chapel, Copperheart, Vast Horizon, Hit the Bricks and upcoming Manifestations.
You can find her on Twitter @karinheim. Karin lives in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Special thanks to Karin’s daughter Linn. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.

If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on Twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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A refugee tells the story of coming home for the first time during the pandemic, written by Ray Mwareya. This story has been produced in English, and Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zambia.

CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. This story was written by Ray Mwareya. Ray is a writer, vintage food enthusiast and wanderlust traveler living in Ottawa, Canada. His works appeared in Newsweek and The Guardian. He is originally from Zambia. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.

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This week’s episode is about losing ourselves in the limbo of fear.
Carol, in a crescendo of suspense, reflects on the theme of connection inviting us to always be conscious and safe. The story, originally produced in English, has been translated into Spanish and you can hear that version later on in the episode.

Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Carol Ungar. Carol is a prizewinning writer. Her work has appeared in Tablet, Kveller, the Jerusalem Post and many other publications. She teaches memoir writing on ZOOM. The Spanish version of the story was voiced by Maru Lombardo and the Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella.

If you like what you heard, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts in whatever language you choose. Follow us over @ochentapodcasts on Twitter and Instagram for updates. You can find transcripts and learn more about the project over at ochentastudio.com/ochentastories.

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