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.

Episode Two of Audio Olney debuts on March 31, 2023.  This episode features two home chefs from the neighborhood (one Cambodian-American and one Haitian-American) and how their love of cooking is intertwined with their family’s heritage. The preservation of their culinary traditions is also a testament to the influence of their mothers.

featured guests on episode two

Seri chao

donia benjamin

Alice ung

Special appearance by: Cricile Benjamin