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 second season is produced by Olney Culture Lab in collaboration with Amber Art & Design. The podcast is hosted by Linda Fernandez and Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Design; music and sound design by June Lopez; research and writing by Ambrose Liu. Additional support for this episode provided Varissa McMickens Blair and Melissa Talley Palmer.
Episode Four of Audio Olney debuts on August 25, 2023. This episode features our good friends and neighbors – the Olney Eagles Youth Sports Organization – a group of tireless volunteers who have served the children and youth of the neighborhood and beyond for decades and have shepherded generations of boys and girls through athletics. Their journey as an organization has not been without its challenges, including the rocky inception of its current leadership in 1998 to the difficulties serving Philadelphia’s young people today. Yet, the Eagles volunteers remain dedicated to their mission and continue to make a difference.
featured guests on episode Four
Kahisha taylor
coach ed hunley (far left)
