Youth on Rewind

This episode of Youth on Rewind is a love letter to Youth on Record's annual music festival, YOR Fest. This year, thirteen performers graced the stage outside of our studios at 1301 W 10th Avenue in Denver. Plus, tons of community members and vendors came to join us in celebrating the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood. This neighborhood is special for many reasons; the people here come from all walks of life, arts and culture flourish in its streets, and it has a long standing history of empowerment and change, especially in the context of Denver's Chicano Movement. Tune in to hear more about this place and the people that call it home.

Come hear the 2026 Youth on Record Fellows perform at their annual showcase. The event takes place on November 19, 2026, at Bar 404. Learn more and purchase your tickets here.

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Lucy Richardson
Performances by Bianca Lipton and Mae Hunniford

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Rowan Peterson

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

Have you seen our show cross your page and thought, "What the heck is that?" Well... on this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Tongjai Lee helps us answer that question. Where do the stories come from? Who's making them? What are they trying to do? Plus, hear voices from the show's production team who often stay behind the scenes. 

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Tongjai Lee
Written by Lucy Richardson and Tongjai Lee

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Joey Flom, Jamiah Edwards, and Chloe Hines
Special thanks to our voicemail message team: Jamiah Edwards, Xavier Gauthier, Ripley Hicks, Godwin Amouzou, and Rowan Peterson

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Mixed and mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, we're doing a crossover episode with our partner production Get Loud Radio Lounge. 

You'll hear snippets of interviews produced throughout the first year of Get Loud Radio Lounge. Plus, hear an interview with Youth on Record producer Carlitos Perez where he shares more about his approach to interview prep and practice. 

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Lucy Richardson

This episode featured interviews conducted by Carlitos Perez, Hermela Hailu, and Leo Rael

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Original scoring created by Zion Williams and Rowan Peterson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

Please be advised that the following episode contains discussions of sexual assault, violence, and rape.

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, Ripley Hicks shares her story of experiencing and escaping an abusive relationship. Abuse is not a one-size-fits-all experience — it can creep into relationship dynamics in painfully elusive ways. Emma Griffin-Derr of the Denver-based education nonprofit Project PAVE joins host Lucy Richardson to discuss what abuse can look like, and the intricacies that make identifying and escaping abusive relationships so difficult. Then, hear Ripley unpack her story further with the help of Gavrielle Reyes, Youth on Record's Mental Health and Wellness Manager. Also, hear recent data showing the prevalence of abuse in our communities, how hard it is to find justice, and the poor rates of sexuality education in our country.

Please take care of yourself as you listen. The following resources are here to support you.

• Project PAVE — Open to find their services page, which outline curriculum for their many education and support programs.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline — Learn more about the types of abuse, domestic violence statistics, and steps for creating a personal safety plan. Connect with a support advocate by calling their hotline at 800-799-SAFE. Also, access a chat server with an advocate or with an AI bot programmed specifically for these conversations. We highly recommend this option in favor of any other AI platform.
• SafeBAE — Access programming and education that is youth-led and trauma informed. Their Vibe Check tool is a free, anonymous, and non-punitive reflection tool designed for young people who are questioning whether they may have crossed a boundary or caused harm. 
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center — NSVRC is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. Their website offers information tailored specifically for survivors, friends and family, advocates and educators, and media and press. Many figures in this episode come from their statistics page, which you can access here. 
• Youth on Record's Mental Health and Wellness Department — Find a list of current youth-focused offerings including free clinical therapy sessions, near-peer mental health support, substance misuse prevention, and other community wellness programs.  

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Lucy Richardson

Original audio work for this episode produced by Ripley Hicks
Special thanks to Emma Griffin-Derr, Healthy Relationships Educator at Project PAVE, and Gavrielle Reyes, Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Youth on Record

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Mixed and mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

What makes someone 1st, 1.5, or 2nd generation immigrants? What makes someone an immigrant at all? What’s a refugee? In this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Godwin Amouzou uses his identity as a framework to explore these questions. Coupled with the story of producer Tongjai Lee's familial immigration history and a conversation with Dr. Annie Zean Dunbar, a Forced Migration scholar, Godwin guides us in exploring why the words we use to describe immigrant identities matter. The central question here is, when we talk about immigration in America, who are we actually talking about?

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Godwin Amouzou

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Tongjai Lee
Special thanks to Dr. Annie Zean Dunbar

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Mixed and mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, join the spring 2026 podcast production interns in exploring moments of inflection. These are times of dynamic change, and we all face them; maybe it's a graduation, a break-up, or a move to a new city. Regardless of the specifics, inflection points are a natural occurrence for each of us. We'll dive in deeper to some of these moments with reflections from Pilar Hernandez, Peter Tito, and Leo Rael. We will also hear personal narratives from producers Carlos Perez and Sofia Young. All of these youth voices, captained by our host Audrey Brittain, investigate the factors that make inflection points such prominent moments in our lives.

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Audrey Brittain

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Carlos Perez and Sofia Young
Special thanks to the Podcast Production Internship Spring 2026 Cohort

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Additional music by Rowan Peterson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Godwin Amouzou looks to answer the question "How do you write a poem?" In a world full of noise and mundanity, finding the inspiration to create takes focus, but what do you focus on? By showcasing the poems written and recited by Youth on Record participants, Godwin shows us that even the simplest things can be — and should be — poetic. Tune in for stories by poets and producers like Devonte Parker, Danny Acree, and Akello Stallings, and stick around until the end to hear Godwin's own YOR Ars Poetica. Happy poetry month!

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Godwin Amouzou

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Devonte Parker, Danny Acree, and Akello Stallings
Special thanks to participants at Young Creatives Campus

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Edited by Lucy Richardson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, Godwin Amouzou, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Sofia Young walks us through some aspects of her own femininity, all while exploring the question of "What is womanhood?" This question is further examined within the context of the feminine identity of our ancestors, our peers, and the generations to come. Throughout this episode, you'll hear personal experiences of womanhood from young folks in the Future of Femme program, educational soundbites from the current Podcast Production Interns, and an interview with a female aerospace engineer.

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Sofia Young

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Delaney Lim
Special thanks to the Future of Femme participants and the Spring 2026 Podcast Production Internship cohort

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Edited by Lucy Richardson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, Sofia Young, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Miah Edwards explores a time when she asked herself, "Am I Black enough?" This impossible question opens a dialogue about how we define Blackness, and what problematic limitations a single definition of a pluralistic identity can bring. The episode includes additional perspectives and reflections from producers Godwin Amouzou, Jasenia Sutherlin, and Akello Stallings. These stories examine both physical and ideological facets of Blackness, as well as the ways those are subverted every day. This all begs the question, is there such a thing as "Black enough?"

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Miah Edwards

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Godwin Amouzou, Jasenia Sutherlin, and Akello Stallings

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Edited by Lucy Richardson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, Miah Edwards, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting

In this episode of Youth on Rewind, host Chris Fazzari explores what we gain and what we lose as we grow older, starting with the simple question of when we stopped being allowed to play. From dolphin names to doodling, the episode challenges the idea that silliness and joy are things we’re supposed to age out of. Through personal reflection and contributions from former interns Mars Williams and Godwin Amouzou, this episode makes a case for play as a vital, lifelong practice. The Power of Play invites listeners to resist “shoulds,” stay weird, and remember that maturity doesn’t have to mean giving up fun.

Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people.

Hosted by Chris Fazzari

Original audio pieces and scoring for this episode produced by Mars Williams, Godwin Amouzou, and Chris Fazzari

Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi
Edited by Chris Fazzari
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Produced by Lucy Richardson, Chris Fazzari, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro

Executive produced by David Ladon

Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting