PaltzCast

Burn this Book is a podcast discussing books on the 2025 Banned and Challenged Book List. In this episode we dive deep into the possible banning of the Harry Potter series. We look into the controversy of the author J.K Rowling while dipping our toes into the exciting and special ways the fans have made this series into their own.

Producer: Arianna Robinson
Writer/Researcher: Kiera Stack
Recordist: Alex Genovese
Editor: Lily Rutski

The J-Alphas Podcast is a parody podcast where in each episode the hosts have flowing conversations about anything that may be on their minds that day, with no filter. In this episode, the hosts touch on topics such as their highly controversial views on politics, and––more generally––women. The episode gets interrupted by a J-Alphas' mother, exposing a humiliating conversation for one of the bro's. Two of the hosts then bring on the first special guest of the episode, giving the third host a rude awakening. The J-Alphas also take some fan comments into consideration, and end off the show with a surprise celebrity guest star and performance that you won't want to miss!

Jillian Melendez: Script Writer
Gianna Vozzolo: Editor
Shaylyn Revenew: Producer
Mateo Tomaszewski: Audio Recordist
Cast:
Jillian Melendez: Jake
Gianna Vozzolo: James
Mia Perri: Jackson
Shaylyn Revenew: Jackson's Ex-Girlfriend
Mateo Tomaszewski: Jake's Mom and Lil Tayo

On this episode of What’s Trending, we break down the music video "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. The music video, directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars, was released on Aug 16, 2024. It has amassed over 800 million views and is currently the #2 top music video. Featuring a simple recording studio set, and with a heavy emphasis on the two performers, "Die With a Smile" relies on color, lighting, and camera movement to tell a story about timeless love. The retro theme and aesthetic of the video further emphasizes this timeless quality, showing that good music is always in style.

Mia Altamuro (writer, researcher, social media)

Mawazi Matende (producer, editor, and recordist)

From hosts who bicker endlessly to questionable advertisements, this confounding news show portrays New Paltz at its funniest. Join us as we search for the perfect campus studying spot, interview a strange local business, and announce new student clubs!

Tristan O'Regan - Writer, Editor, Producer
Christian Tavarez - Writer, Host
Liam Behan - Writer, Host
Marietou Sacko - Writer, Host
Danni Moy - Host
Benny Garcia Cruz - Host

! This is a work of fiction !

Episode Description: Girls Night! Three Friends, Skylar, Abigail, and Claire are enjoying themselves at a sleepover when they get the idea to record themselves and tell scary stories.

Skylar decides to tell a story about the Evelith Grand Hotel to spook the rest of them. It works, as Claire is terrified but, not so much for Abigail. Being the groups's skeptic, after all, she tries to calm Claire by saying it's not true... or is it?

This leads the girls on a monster hunt for the creature that roams around the hotel. As they get in the car and drive, strange things start to happen around them. Extracted from that night is this audio file..."

Daphney Midouin: Audio Engineer, Voice of Abigail Argento
Sydney Dahl: Editor, Voice of Skylar Shay, Lead Script Writer
Danni Moy: Producer, Voice of Claire Craven, Assistant Script Writer 
Professor Brett Barry: Voice of Narrator 

Music courtesy of: 4AM by Derivakat

In this episode, we hit the campus of SUNY New Paltz to gather a wide range of perspectives from fellow students on which fashion trends are a no-go. Through casual interviews, students share their takes on styles that have overstayed their welcome or missed the mark entirely. From specific items like Lululemon jackets and fanny packs to broader topics, such as aesthetics, they weigh in on trends that should never have become popular or are long overdue for retirement. These candid responses highlight the diversity of personal style and taste, offering a mix of humor, critique, and unexpected insights.

Back in the studio, the hosts regroup for a lively roundtable discussion to compare notes, debate the trends, and share their own fashion pet peeves. This dynamic mix of live opinions and reflective conversation dives into shifting tastes and reveals what each host really thinks about today's fashion landscape.

Madisson Yauchler/Osny Polanco - Producer
Lola Konopa - Writer/ Researcher
Alex Tommasulo -Audio
TJ Chiu - Editor

Some merely surf the web, but Into The Abyss takes a deep plunge into the depths of what the internet has to offer. Today's episode offers an introductory retrospective on the life of Chris Chan, AKA ‘Christine Weston Chandler Sonichu Goddess of Cwcville and Sonichu and Rosechu Kind,’ as they call themselves. Despite 'Christorians' (Chris Chan Historians) online recognizing Chris as the most well-documented human alive, there are many who are still unfamiliar with this unique individual and the unpredictable timeline of events surrounding them. Submerse yourself into this podcast, and plunge Into The Abyss with us to find out more!

All information presented is from research on real events, individuals, and communities. The Into The Abyss team does not intend to offend any parties by relaying it through this discussion. Listener discretion is advised.

Producer/Researcher 2/Host: Juliana Merchant
Writer/Primary Researcher/Host: Vinny Terracciano
Editor/Co-Host: Mackenzie Rowan
Audio/Field Production: Paul Finch

Grab your headphones and take a dive into this ASMR immersive audio experience. POV: you're getting a makeover from your new sorority sisters, but ... something doesn't seem right. Maybe you're being hazed ... or maybe it's something more sinister.

Anna Diefendorf - Producer
Glydel Go - Writer
Alyssa Sciarrone - Recordist
Victoria Earvolino - Editor

Listener discretion is advised.

Some merely surf the web, but Into The Abyss takes a deep plunge into the depths of what the internet has to offer. Today's episode centers around the now-defunct website Cannibal Cafe. Users on this forum would show that they took the mantra 'eat or be eaten' to heart, or rather stomach (and sometimes the hearts and stomachs of others!), by sharing graphic fantasies of cooking and consuming fellow humans... but are they truly just fantasy? Submerse yourself into this podcast, and plunge Into The Abyss with us to find out more!
All information presented is from research on real events, individuals, and communities. The Into The Abyss team does not intend to offend any parties by relaying it through this discussion. Listener discretion is advised.

Producer: Juliana Merchant
Writer/Host: Sydney Dahl
Assistant Editor/Live Mixing: Vincent Terracciano
Editor/Co-Host: Paul Finch
Assistant Writer/Co-Host: Mackenzie Rowan

“Signal to Noise” by Scott Buckley

“Snowfall” by Scott Buckley

“Flowing Into The Darkness” by Nyoko

“Adrift” by Hayden Folker 

SFX courtesy of @SoundEffectsLibrary1 and @cana02 (YouTube)

Picture this: You wake up in the dark, twisted horror world of Freddy Kruger, Pennywise, and more. What would you do ... try the passive outcome and hope for the best? Or would you face the challenge head-on? Would you succumb to the fate of the comic relief character, or would you be the ‘final girl’? In this episode, our hosts debate across the entirety of the horror genre –– from fictional monsters in Coraline to real-world terrors like in Train to Busan, Us, and The Belko Experiment, to see which is the scariest and to end the persistent question of: Would You Survive?

Danni Moy: Producer & Lead Host. Liam Behan: Audio Engineer/Recordist. Daphney Midouin: Lead Editor. Marietou Sacko: Assistant Editor/Writer.