Audio Olney is a podcast envisioned to share the stories of the diverse ethnic and socio-economic neighborhood of Olney in Philadelphia. Audio Olney aims to bring community voices to the table, highlight cultural expressions and examine what makes the neighborhood unique in its history and current beauty and complexity.
The first season is co-produced by Olney Culture Lab and Amber Art & Design.
The podcast is hosted by Linda Fernandez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Design; sound design and editing by June Lopez; research and writing by Malcolm Burnley.
Episode One of Audio Olney debuted on February 26, 2021. This episode focuses on why we started the podcast and on a brief history of the Olney section of Philadelphia. It features interviews with Oral Historian/Quilter Mama Carla Wiley, Historian Catherine Holochwist, Writer Aja Beech and Artist Dave Kyu.
featured guests on episode one
Mama carla wiley
professor catherine holochwist
dave kyu
