Silver Shorts

This is a very special episode of Silver Shorts as we will be highlighting our incredible host, James Brown-Orleans. It has been extremely fun working with James on this series, and none of this would be possible...

Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “In revolutions there are only two sorts of men: t hose who cause them and those who profit by them.” Join Spencer Hunt from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps as he chronicles the first shots...

Are you in a place where you feel safe? Safe being seen? Safe being heard? Safe being listened to? If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide...

The more nonviolent action you take, the better you might feel about our current situation. Listen as Mandy Keifetz talks about what she does to make an impact on society and mitigate some of the frustration current...

Today we sit down with Markette Sheppard to explore the future of news. Hear her story as we dive into how independent reporting and nonprofit journalism are reshaping the industry. To learn more, check out her website...

Take a listen as Tessa Flannery tells us about the Girl Tales Podcast and some of the magical worlds and characters they created to get their uplifting messages across. Check out the Girl Tales website here...

Time feels frozen as he drives the same streets, over and over, watching life pass by. The city moves, but he remains still, just observing from behind the wheel. Written by Buru and Bruno Aramburu Featuring James...

Welcome back to Silver Shorts! Today we wanted to feature an awesome original score that Luke Allen composed to update one of our previously published episodes. Stay tuned for more musical updates to the CartoCuriosity...

Maps? People still use those? Well, not only do people still use them, but people like Kevin J. Brown even specialize in rare antique maps dating back to the 15th century. Take a listen to this fascinating story about...

At Silver Sound, we encourage everyone to pull out their microphones and make something new! Every winter and summer, we host a 48-hour audio storytelling competition, shower the top three winners with money and...

When Shirley decided to open her dream nail salon, she knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she never expected it to be such an explosive catastrophe filled with debts to the mob, misogynistic creeps, and worst of all, her...

We're back with another finalist spotlight for the Winter 2026 Sonic Dash. Today we will be highlighting our 3rd place winning piece by Nat Hardy and Will Hardy, titled "Mother May I March" Technical Director...

Take a listen to our adaptation of Robert Reich's writings on our Current Political Climate. Script adapted from the writings of Robert Reich Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by...

Take a listen as Chris Platt talks about war, leadership, and the disconnect between decision-makers and the people affected by their choices. Written by and Featuring Chris Platt Produced by Cory Choy and Christian...

Take a listen as filmmaker Colin Colfer tells us about his animation process, the challenges of the craft, and what he’s working on now in the world of stop motion. Featuring Colin Colfer Produced by Cory Choy...