PaltzCast

Get ready for all the questions and no answers!

We all know life is full of questions and no answers, well guess what? We got them! We answer your questions to the best of our "ability". Join a group of unlicensed professionals to answer your life's deepest issues and hopefully bring you resolution and comfort (not really).

Colin Nugent (Producer)
Matt Mingoia (Recordist)
Danielle Cavaliere (Editor)
Kris Carretta (Narrator)

In this podcast, the Habit Hunters, Alexis and Alex, aim to provide a safe space for people to share a bad habit they are currently struggling with. In this episode, Aidan shares his story of how a small gambling addiction can build up over time. Tune in to listen to his story and find out about the toxic thrills of gambling. 

Producer: Alexis Reyes
Editor: Alexander Ludwig
Writer/Researcher: Alexis Reyes
Recordist/Social Media: Alexander Ludwig

Hop into the juicy drama of today’s most popular YouTube influencers. Join hosts Trent, Erin, Gina and Nola while they discuss the dark sides and scandals that make these moguls questionable. From JoJo Siwa’s evolution to the Ace Family’s fall from grace, we cover it all. Whether you’re interested in the latest pop culture scoop or just looking to hear about some student’s favorite YouTubers, join us under the influence of social media. 

Recorded by Gina Chavez
Written by Nola Storms
Edited by Trent Silvestri
Produced by Erin Carlson

In this episode join us as we debate our scolding hot takes when it comes to food. Do we like pineapple on pizza? Do we think Cheeseburgers are overrated? Find out as we give an in depth analysis on our weird food likes and dislikes. Want to hear what campus has to say too? We got you covered on this brand new episode of Hot Takes.

Matt Florio: Editor
Aidan Mannix: Producer
Cary Abramson: Writer and Recording Engineer

Join us as we look into the lives of Hudson Valley residents who paved unique paths in their professional careers. Hear their stories and their daily routines that are unlike anything you’ve heard before! In today’s episode we speak with animal communicator Phyllis Lauer. Learn about what it means to be clairvoyant, how she is able to connect pets to their caretakers as well as how you can better connect with your own pets in your home.

Writer - Isaac Rostan
Editor - Rebecca Oberle
Recordist - Campbell Brown
Producer - Rebecca Warkenthien
Interviewer - Isaac Rostan
Interviewee - Phyllis Lauer

In todays episode of Roller Coastin', we discuss the history and development of roller coasters, and then discuss many different iconic coasters from across the country. Our group of roller coaster enthusiasts then discuss the history and impact of the ride, and even discuss our firsthand experiences! If you are a fan of thrill rides and coasters, you are in for an exciting time!

Sean Ward - Producer, Narrator
Imani Bryant - Editor, Narrator
Heydi Gonzalez - Writer, Narrator
Emma Strudwick - Recordist, Narrator

This episode of Twisted Tales twists the story of The Yellow Wallpaper. Imagine there was a woman behind the wall in the original story. Imagine if the narrator wasn't just seeing things. That there was actually someone there. This episode brings a new perspective to the original tale. The woman in the wallpaper is real, and she's watching. 

Producer: Emerson Wachnik
Editor: Brian Brown
Writer: Abigail Webb
Charlotte: Abbe Schulties
Jennie: Lucia Sprague
Woman in the Wallpaper: Annika Wakefield
John: Dakota Cohen
Mary: Abigail Webb

In this episode of Tank Sharks -- a parody -- we hear three brand new product pitches from the Tanks! Take a wild journey listening to this week's... questionable product ideas, with our unpaid friends, the sharks!

Kimberly Cowan (producer) Sheley Telpner (recordist) and Julia Flamenhaft (editor)

Tune Talk provides an outlet for listeners to express their musical "hot takes" in a safe and controlled environment. With a plethora of debates and disagreements, Gianna, Olivia, Matt and Justin look to dive in to SUNY New Paltz students' musical opinions. Covering a wide range of topics including Taylor Swift, old school music and even technical styles such as sound pitching and autotune, Tune Talk is for a musical audience of any level.

Producer: Gianna Riso

Writer: Justin Donders

Recordist: Olivia Sippel

Editor: Matt Walsh

Welcome to "From Script to Screen", the podcast where we dive into your favorite movies of the week and the books they were based on, navigating how the adaptation succeeded in honoring the original text and, more importantly, how it failed.

Jakob Baumgartner - Producer and Editor
Nick Ferrara - Writer/Researcher and Recordist

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Reaction!, we review Madame Web, a 2024 Marvel movie with... mixed reviews, to say the least. We watched the movie and gave our thoughts to see if it really was as bad as many seemed to think. Major spoilers ahead, you have been warned!

Writer: Lauren Berardi
Editor: Xavier Calderon
Recordist: Maya Ramirez
Producer: Parris Burke

Welcome to Who Would Win where 1 host mediates 2 semi-experts on their characters of choice and will dive into a deep passionate debate about their favorite character and how they would win in a head-to-head battle against another host's favorite character.

You’ll hear funny and passionate stories about what the characters mean to each other and hardcore debates about who would win in a race or who would win in a fight between well-known characters from cartoons or real-life heroes/villains. 

Producer - Luke Kaminski
Writer/researcher - Kaden David, Luke Kaminski
Recordist - Luke Kaminski, Kaden David
Editor - Luke Kaminski, Kaden David
Two Additional Members - Samuele Pardinas & Marcus Pena 

Follow Flora Fleisten and Darrell on a trip to infinite realms of the multiverse! Where will they end up and what shenanigans will they find themselves in throughout their travels into the unknown? Whether it's the paint drying dimension or a burning hellscape, they'll manage to discover the craziest of places.

Producer - Rebecca Oberle
Writer - Campbell Brown
Editor - Isaac Rostan
Recordist - Rebecca Warkenthien
Flora Fleisten - Campbell Brown
Darrell - Cary Abramson
Dr. Willoughby - Carolina Dickens
Maureen - Bee Dushaj
Police Officer 1 - Seamus Greene
Police Officer 2 - Ivan Nunez

In this episode, four friends gather together to generate a story with the help of AI. As a result, the gang generates stories based around the genre of horror. With some quick thinking out of the blue, the possibilities for a story prompt are endless! Tune into episode one as the stories generated introduce you to a hairless baby, a squirrel who's allergic to nuts, and a loan shark who's actually a shark. How terrifying!

Producer: Aidan Mannix
Writer/Researcher: Alexis Reyes
Recordist: Matt Florio
Editor: Alexander Ludwig

Embark on a nostalgic journey with “NintenDo or NintenDon’t,” a podcast that pits the iconic Wii against the revolutionary Switch. Dive into the evolution of gaming as we explore the Wii’s pioneering internet connectivity and motion controls that brought “couch play” to life, and the Switch’s hybrid design that blends portable and home gaming. Engage with passionate gamers as they argue over the merits of classic and modern iterations of Zelda and Mario Kart. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to be a spirited blend of history, analysis, and good old-fashioned fun.

Kris Carretta - Writer
Erin Carlson - Editor
Nola Storms - Recordist
Trent Silvestri - Producer

During today's episode, join Imani, Gina, Heydi and Sean as they listen to the dreams of students around SUNY New Paltz, and discuss what their meaning could be. Learn about dream theory and hear about how it can be incorporated into any dream. Finally, hear the thoughts of our guests, and hear some creepy and interesting dreams of their own.

Heydi Gonzalez Lopez - Host + Editor
Imani Bryant - Host + Writer
Gina Chavez- Host + Recording
Sean Ward - Host + Technician

It's a Mystery! is a fictional story about a group of college kids reporting on the supernatural! In this episode, they discover the spooky ghosts that have been roaming New Paltz. Listen in to reveal the secrets of the Hudson Valley haunt!

Written by Cary Abramson, Produced by Emma Strudwick, Edited and Recorded by Danielle Cavaliere and Matthew Mingoia, Voiced by Cary Abramson, Danielle Cavaliere, Matthew Mingoia, Colin Nugent, Tom Smith, and Emma Strudwick

A roundtable discussion diving into the past and unearthing the gems of times before. Strap in for this blast from the past while we talk about toys and games from yesteryear, like the magical fushigi, the weird qualities of scented stationery supplies, hand-me-downs, and other oddities from the 2000s.

Colin Nugent-Recordist and Editor
Kim Cowan-Producer
Maya Ramirez

And then they were roommates... but were they meant to be roommates? RoomHates is a show about college students that have some horror stories from past roommates. We sought out student stories by putting boxes across campus asking to anonymously give us the rundown of their worst experiences. In this episode we read out a set of different stories, give unwarranted advice, and might even sprinkle in our own experiences with horrific roommates that made us never want to live with a roommate again.

Gianna Riso (producer) Justin Donders (writer/researcher) Olivia Sippel (recorder) Matthew Walsh (editor)

In this Episode of the Sandman's Journal the Sandman invites Bobby and his roommate Nathan, who has reoccurring nightmares as they try to discuss what the problem is. Eddy, the roommate of Nathan, frequently see's Nathan sleepwalking and talking and is highly concerned for Nathan's well-being in the real world and the dream world. In this episode Eddy and Nathan work with the Sandman to identify the problem and try to see what started the nightmares, with the help of Sandman entering the dreams of Nathan to see what he can do.

Producer - Luke Kaminski Writer/researcher - Kaden David Recordist - Luke Kaminski Editor - Jakob Baumgartner

In this episode of Family Feuds, we interviewed people all around campus to tell us their family beefs. We dove into students' generational drama and current beef. We got a variety of stories including someone flying down to Miami to throw sushi at their brother's house and... murder? Tune in to see if you can compare to how crazy their families are!

Writer: Lauren Berardi
Producer: Sheley Telpner
Recordist: Julia Flamenhaft
Editor: Nick Ferrera

On this episode we travel to Clinton Road in New Jersey. Many a haunted tales have come from this road. Stories of a phantom truck that appears and disappears suddenly, a ghost boy who haunts a bridge and tosses a coin at you if you toss it at him first, and it was once a dumping ground for the mafia. Just about every sort of haunt lives on Clinton road. With these stories in mind we decided to visit the road ourselves. With no service, a flash light and some coins we tackled the road, and let’s just say we didn’t leave the same as we went.

Producer: Abigail Webb
Writer/ Researcher: Brian Brown
Recordist: Emerson Wachnik
Editor: Emerson Wachnik, Brian Brown, Abigail Webb

The Following tapes have been declassified by the CIA in accordance with Executive Order 13526. Tara Smith went missing January 18th 1985; these are a collection of her operator logs and other recordings she had in her possession at the time of her disappearance.

Sean Gloeckner: Editor, Recordist and Voice of Guy
Izzy Schuyler: Editor and Recordist
Jack Flowers: Writer and Editor
Emily Capossela: Producer
Campbell Brown: Voice of Tara Smith and Propagandist
Lauren O’Hara: Voice of Jill

Titans of the 2010’s takes a deep dive into the ghosts of internet’s past. Did your favorite YouTube star drop off their platform without a trace? Get cancelled? Join the military? From musicians to your favorite comedy personalities, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for more!

Lauren O'Hara - Editor
Ava Paciariello - Writer
Alexander Tsahalis - Producer
Ian Kramer - Recordist

Have you ever worked an awful job? If you have, I’m sure you have some stories. In this podcast, we ask some of the students of SUNY New Paltz to tell us their craziest work stories.

Ryan LaDue - Writer/Producer
Jennifer Donohue - Recordist
Chloe Faoro - Editor
Michael Watson - Public Relations

The existence of ghosts has been hotly debated for centuries. BooPaltz is here to ask the students of SUNY New Paltz what they believe, and more importantly, uncover the eerie stories they have lurking in the dark. From crack basements to creepy colonial boys, listen now for a fright!

Devon Jane Schweizer - Editor
Maeve Degan - Recordist
Sarah Incardona - Writer
Danielle Hoffman-Caguiat - Producer
Erin Lefebvre - Ghost Enthusiast

Song Stories: where we answer the who, what, where, when, and why of your favorite songs. Dive into our first episode, where we uncover the story behind a well-loved country hit. Can you guess what it is before we uncover it at the end?

Producer - Carlin Feck
Writer - Remy Commisso
Recordist - Gabby Gagliano
Editor - Lindsay Feldherr

This week, we listened to Olivia Rodrigo's brand new album "Guts." We talked about favorite and least favorite songs, went track by track and gave our thoughts and opinions on the album as a whole. Olivia's sophomore album is pop-centered, with aspects of punk.

Michael Watson - Editer Ian Kramer - Producer Danielle Hoffman-Caguiat - Recordist Ava Paciariello - Writer

Imagine going on a date with someone you've never met, talked to, or even texted. Then imagine us, a few tables away, prompting your date with questions and recording you...

This is Play Date. In this episode, Lia and Abbie seem to have a lot in common... but will it be enough?

Carlin Feck - Producer Remy Commisso - Writer Lindsay Feldherr - Sound Gabby Gagliano - Editor

Fanfiction has become an internet phenomenon rarely discussed yet widely loved. The FicCast is a show determined to rip open the shadowy curtain and explore the underbelly of this widespread community of fans dedicated to the craft. In this week’s episode, we start with the basics to create a complete beginner’s guide with an inside scoop from a highly successful Wattpad author. Come with us as we ask the pressing questions: What is fanfiction? Where did it originate? And is it ethical to write fanfics about celebrities?

Jennifer Donohue - Producer Sarah Incardona - Writer/Researcher Ryan LaDue - Editor Devon Jane Schweizer - Recordist Fynn Haughney - Special Guest

* All persons and works mentioned in this episode are done in the name of research and informing and do not reflect the opinions of all parties involved. *

Bad movies, like a jarring cacophony in an otherwise harmonious symphony, stand as a testament to the vast spectrum of cinematic experiences. They are the unfortunate outcomes of creative missteps, misguided intentions, or the sheer miscalculation of storytelling and execution. Come with us we talk about three horrific movies.

Produced by:

Emily Capossela, Maeve Degan, Chloe Faoro, and Alex Tsahalis

G’day Mates and welcome to the ring. Join us as we pit regular people against the wild critters of our breathtaking planet. In this episode we have Reiana and Ivan stepping into the ring to fight some truly wild beasts.

Host/Writer: Izzy Schuyler Producer/Jill Biden: Lauren O’Hara Editor: Jack Flowers Recordist: Sean Gloeckner 🦘 Special thanks to our Australian friends Jules and Abbey for lending their amazing accents to this project. 🦘
if you have a sensitive stomach there are some unsettling parts 🤢🤮

This (fictional) podcast follows a group of several students at SUNY New Paltz who are trapped in their dorm due to a terrible snowstorm! They decide to throw a party for everyone, but what will they do when the power goes out?

Demi Camus - Producer, Writer, Recordist, Editor Steven Moore - Co-Writer, Co-Editor Rowan Murphy - Co-Editor, Recordist Pamela Gebhardt - Recordist, social media

Come take a deep dive into all things vanity plates with Host Alli Dempsey! We'll hear stories from drivers and will explore the history and context of vanity plates.

Welcome to The Untold Stories of Negro League Stars. We discuss the great baseball players who never got the recognition they deserved due to being shut out of Major League Baseball. These players were some of the best of their generation, dominating the field with their incredible skill, athleticism, and passion for the game.
In this episode, we'll delve into the lives and careers of some of the greatest players of the Negro Leagues, from Turkey Stearnes to Smokey Joe Williams to Oscar Charleston. We'll explore their incredible accomplishments on the field and the impact they had on the game of baseball as a whole, despite the obstacles they faced.

Matt Brignati - Producer, Social Media
Jimmy Purr - Editor
John Sparaco - Writer, Researcher
Gary Jimenez - Recordist

Historic baseball music courtesy: “Vintage Baseball Organ Music | Classic Sports Atmosphere”

A lot can happen while illegally riding the air waves...and literal waves...of the UK's favorite pirate radio station. Join us aboard the HSM Psychonaut, a ship broadcasting over London's '60s government-approved radio station. We punks know how to party much better than the crown and we have a lot in store for you, including a talk show from a few idiot DJ's, interviews from local bands, and of course, who could forget the music? This is a historic fiction scripted podcast featuring real bands Vermillion and Dog Thang, local to New Paltz, NY. Check them out on instagram @vermillion.ny and @dogthang.wav !
Pirating the airwaves on a small boat in the middle of the ocean is hard and can cause lot of distortion and interference! We've included a transcript for your convenience.

Jacob Samson- Writer; Voice of DJ Constantine
Erin Lefebvre- Producer; 1st Recordist; Transcript writer; Voice of DJ Two-Three, Shoelaces, and Suzie Collins
Jean Carlos Hernandez Orellana- Editor; Voice of Government Radio DJ
Abbey Nettle- Voice of DJ Kaleidoscope; 2nd Recordist; Social Media
Khalil Coates- Voice of Kolby-Jack

TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hTW1F78XhY4jaXOmGJgft45fc-4bNedI9yg7-IVM8w/edit?usp=sharing

The episode surrounds a current New Paltz student who is also an ex-member of a religious cult close to campus. She shares how she got in, what she had to do while a member, and finally, leaving. Cult expert Rick Alan Ross and YouTube creator Jordan Hatfield give their insights on this group.

Mollie Zoldan: Editor/recordist
Jolany Alcantara: Researcher
Pamela Gebhardt: Writer
Demi Camus: Narrator/Producer

The year is 1937. The United States military is engaged in a brutal war with their Canadian neighbors up north, and tensions are higher than ever before. With the fate of the country hanging in the balance, President Lucius Brewer has devised a bold plan that promises a sure end to the war. However, when an unexpected player enters the mix, chaos is not far behind. Step back in time to an alternate history as the United States People's Radio station provides the latest updates on the war effort through the lens of a "true" American. After all, it's America's Radio.

Writer - Jacob Samson
Recordist - Jimmy Purr
Editor - Jean Carlos Hernandez Orellana
Producer - John Sparaco
Voices - All

WARNING: Contains spoilers. "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" took over social media discourse and box office scores when it was released in 2022. With its increasing popularity, it felt like everyone was raving about the film both on and off campus. Join Paltzcast hosts Steven and Alli as they talk to fellow New Paltz students about their reactions, favorite characters and scenes and similarities to other movie franchises and Dreamworks films.

Alli Dempsey: Producer
Steven Moore: Editor/Scriptwriter
Abbey Nettle: Recordist

On this episode of Obsessions Podcast, we discuss Jacob's niche obsession with the reality game show Survivor! We deep dive into the rules of the game, his favorite (and least favorite) contestants, what makes the show so special for him, and more!

Producer - Alison Aaron
Editor - Alexandra Sachelari
Writer and Researcher - Brianna Criscitelli
Audio Recordist/Engineer - Rowan Murphy

NYCrime is a podcast exploring the most famous cases in the great state of New York. This week we dive into John Lennon. What happened on that fateful day so many years ago? What was the reason this man was gunned down outside of his home in New York City? Who was Mark David Chapman? Lennon’s fans, friends, and former band-mates still mourn the man to this day. What kind of man did they know, and which one do we know now?

Claire Hasson - Researcher, Host  
Ashley Clareen - Editor, Host
Michael Tornillo - Social Media, Recordist

Looking for the Stars of the Show explores strange phenomena and explores possible justification for them. Not to mention, we feature SUNY New Paltz perspectives through interviews conducted in the Student Union Building. In this episode, we will discuss the belief of Extraterrestrial Life forms. We survey the possibility of Alien existence, communication, and even possible government interference. The podcast also will question viral encounters with alleged UFO sightings. Listen closely and think critically.

Geoffrey Nickels - Recordist, Researcher, Writer
Mia - Researcher, Social Media, Writer
Janna - Editor, Writer, Producer, Researcher

Confessions is a podcast aiming to learn more about the students here at SUNY New Paltz, but without knowing their names. After hollowing out a book to place a recording device in, your hosts, Chelsea, Ejona and Troi placed it in with hundreds of other books down in the library stacks. From there, anyone was welcome to come share their own fears, worries, problems or thoughts anonymously. In this podcast, issues ranging from relationship problems, biggest fears, and even "soup theft" are discussed and bonded over. The book of confessions is now open, and it’s time to read.

Producer: Ejona Gashi Writer: Troi
Lester Recordist: Chelsea Commodore
Editors: Troi Lester, Ejona Gashi, Chelsea Commodore

As you listen to the podcast, you will dive deeper into the lore and supernatural of Ulster County. In this podcast we interviewed Margaret at the Elting Library in SUNY New Paltz. A haunted house, building or a structure is said to be occupied by ghosts, spirits, and other paranormal forces. It is a popular belief that if a person dies tragically inside a house, their spirit is prone to haunt the house. Skeptics often dismiss the idea of a haunted house and look for a logical and scientific explanation.

Haunted houses and other dwellings have  always been an integral part of the horror-genre storytelling, books, movies and TV series. Sometimes not all stories about haunted houses are aimed at scaring people. In reality, it tells a story of the spirit of the deceased, who wander around houses and other dwellings in search of something missing.

Carlos - Editor
Bryan - Recordist/Editor
J.K. - Producer

For this episode of PaltzCast, join hosts Anthony, Devin, and Quinn as they dive into some embarrassing moments. From personal anecdotes to anonymous submissions, they will explore a selection of sticky situations and cringe-inducing circumstances like falling down the stairs or being locked out after a night out in town. Join them for a journey through life’s most awkward incidents!

Anthony Conover - Host/Producer/Social Media
Devin Kennedy  - Host/Researcher/Writer/Social Media
Quinn Bassett - Host/Recordist/Editor

In this week's episode of "Girlboss or Grotesque" we take on analyzing fictional girlbosses and question their validity to the title. With the help of SUNY New Paltz student interviews we get a few takes on what it means to be a girlboss, and who they think deserves the title.

Natasia Plunkett- Lead Editor and Social Media
Sydney Rockwood- Producer and writer/researcher
Cole Finnecy- Assistant Editor and recordist

In this episode join Janna, Natasia, Carlos and Geoffrey as we dive into crazy hypotheticals, discussing our viewpoints and how we would react to them. Our theme for this episode is "Just Like The Movies." Each scenario relates to the movies and how it would impact our real lives.

Producer - Carlos Villanueva

Writer/Researcher- Natasia Plunkett

Recordist- Geoffrey Nickels

Editor- Janna Guadalupe