CartoCuriosity: Franklin's Lost Expedition

Quinn Lemley's "Secrets of the Stage" (with Mark Blumberg)

How many hours of interviews does it take to create a compelling podcast story? How do producers shape raw conversations into emotional, immersive storytelling experiences? On this episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, producer and director Mark Blumberg talks about his creative process behind the acclaimed podcast production of My Phantom Memory, a documentary-style portrait exploring the life of swing actor Greg Mills in Broadway’s  longest-running show, Phantom of the Opera. Blumberg shares how sonic layering, editing choices, and authentic human connection can transform raw interviews into cinematic audio experience with documentary storytelling. Be sure to check out the full episode here: The Secret Behind Phantom with Mark Blumberg and Quinn Lemley [https://youtu.be/2tToCssqFlY?si=vKRcxGiSOPj3al2-] Also, check out Mark Blumberg's "My Phantom Memory" series here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-phantom-memory/id1881677402 Created and Hosted by Quinn Lemley Featuring Mark Blumberg Edited by Lauren Molina

Get Ready for the Summer 2026 Sonic Dash!

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 fabulous prizes, and showcase the top 10 finalists both live at a celebration event in NYC and online via our Silver Podcast Network. We call this the Biannual Sonic Dash. Registration for our Summer 2026 Sonic Dash, which will take place from June 5th to the 7th, is now open so check out the link below to learn more about the contest and the insane prizes you can win! https://www.silver-nyc.com/sonicdash Featuring Cory Choy Produced by Cory Choy and Christian Cuciniello Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound

CartoCuriosity: Peñalosa (New Music by Luke Allen)

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 series, but for now, take a listen as Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps offers a glimpse into the imagined geographies of the New World, blending fact, myth, and political ambition. Check out the Geographicus website here: geographicus.com [https://www.geographicus.com/] Featuring Kevin J. Brown from Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Produced by Cory Choy, Tom Fama, and Christian Cuciniello Music by Luke Allen and El Buru Sound by Silver Sound

Warriors and Idiots

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 Cuciniello Sound by Silver Sound

Colin Colfer

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, Christian Cuciniello, and Ivan Bronson Music by Ivan Bronson Sound by Silver Sound