The Place of Sound

episode 109

this is episode 109 of The Place of Sound with your host, Charlie (Chloe Rahman). Charlie created a soundscape composition exploring Dow's Lake just before the tulip festival because they were interested in re-discovering the city they've called home their entire life, but haven't explored much. in this episode, you will hear reflections about listening and paying attention to small details in your surroundings, and memories of high school and childhood.

episode 108: 613 sounds

this is episode 108 of The Place of Sound with your host, Charlie (Chloe Rahman). this week's show features work produced by students in the MPAD 4000 Capstone course. you'll hear from Liam Horner, Julia Rhymes, and Hannah Lalonde as they explore the music scene in Ottawa, specifically Electronic Dance Music or EDM, through a conversation with MPAD graduate, DazeyLanes.

episode 107: transitions III

tune in to a special transition episode of the place of sound as we pass the mic to a new host. Kateryna Kalynovska has been hosting and producing the show since may 2025, and this episode marks her final time behind the mic. over the past year, she’s brought sharp listening, strong field recording, and a clear point of view to every episode, building new collaborations and following stories through the city with curiosity and care. as Kateryna wraps up her year with the show, we’re excited to welcome Chloe Rahman (Charlie) as the next host and producer. Charlie is a third-year communication and media studies student at carleton, with experience in student journalism and a strong interest in arts and community storytelling. they’ll be guiding the show into its next season. to mark the transition, this episode features a conversation between Kateryna and Charlie. Kateryna reflects on her time with the show, and Charlie shares what they’re drawn to as a listener and storyteller, along with their vision for what’s ahead. thank you Kateryna, welcome Charlie, and thank you to everyone who continues to listen.

episode 106

in this episode, the place of sound steps into carleton’s communications industry night, hosted by the carleton communication society (ccs) [https://www.instagram.com/cucomssociety/]. recorded on-site, this episode brings together voices from organizers, students, alumni, and career support staff to capture what networking looks and feels like in real time. through short conversations from the room, we hear why ccs created the event, what students are hoping to find as they navigate a broad degree and an uncertain job market, and what alumni and professionals wish they knew when they were in the same position. the result is a snapshot of early career momentum, honest advice, and the kind of face-to-face conversations that can shift how you see your next step.

episode 105 (interview with Dr. Tonya Davidson)

in this episode, the place of sound continues our exploration of Ottawa through the lens of urbanism and everyday city life. host and producer Kateryna Kalynovska speaks with Dr. Tonya Davidson [https://carleton.ca/socanth/people/tonya-davidson/], associate professor of sociology at carleton university and author of ottawology [https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/ottawology], about what it means to study Ottawa sociologically and why a “sociological way of seeing” can change how we move through familiar places. together, they discuss how her teaching approaches the city as a classroom, the value of fieldwork and shared experiences in learning, and what she hopes readers notice differently once they start paying closer attention to place, memory, and the stories cities tell.