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Through My Lens: Beyond the Office Work

Through My Lens: Beyond the Office Work is a podcast that follows the journey of how photography can boost morale for working, office professionals, and help them find creativity and new perspectives in their everyday lives. My podcast will emphasize how moments in routine workspaces can be transfigured into impactful, visual stories using photography.
My audio piece includes a narration recorded by me, an original printing and typing sound effect recorded in the office I work at (including office ambient background noise), and nostalgic music. These sound elements create a realistic workplace atmosphere while supporting the theme of finding creativity beyond routine office life.

Audio Credits:

“Stems 4 Nostalgic Mall” by NotMeat2020 licensed under CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Typing by Destiny Rogers licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Printer by Destiny Rogers licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Image Credit:

“Price went up” by Destiny Rogers licensed under CC BY 4.0. Edited with Canva.

Original Work Credit:

Narration by Destiny Rogers licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Derivative Work License:
Through My Lens: Beyond the Office Work is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 2

History After Dark – The Russian Revolution

“History After Dark – Episode 4” by Jaclyne Jones and licensed CC BY 4.0 is a derivative of “A General Map of the World” by Samuel Dunn, Artist Thomas Kitchin (1794), a work in the Public Domain. The original photo was downloaded 02/15/26 and edited using Canva.

My podcast is entitled History After Dark, essentially composed of weekly recaps of History’s most infamous events around the world. I chose the world map as an implication of interconnectedness, that which occurs on one side of the world is often reverberated or connected to other parts of the world. The beginning of this episode begins with a catchy, melodramatic interlude, as to draw in the listener. I then include a cymbal that comes into play as I announce the podcast name, to enunciate that this podcast brings history to light, even in the darkness. The background singers that come into focus as I narrate is made up of a Russian choir, appropriate for the context of this episode that focuses on the Russian Revolution. I raise the volume on the singers as I conclude my introduction so as to culminate the episode with a type of tension that would emphasize the episode’s focus and dramatic details.

Audio Credits:

Photo Credits:

Podcast Project

Original Work

  • Narration; Author-Jaclyne Jones Licensed CC-BY 4.0

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 4

Marginalia Podcast

Marginalia – Opening Episode. The derivative is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Podcast Description

Marginalia is a literary podcast exploring memory, attention, and everyday experience. Inspired by Marcel Proust’s reflections on involuntary memory, this opening episode considers how quiet moments — a passing thought, the turn of a page — can subtly rearrange the present.

In this first episode, I reflect on the figure of the flâneuse (the feminine form of the French term flâneur), a woman who wanders city streets, observing urban life with an attentive yet independent perspective.

Sound Elements

Incorporates three sound categories:

  • Voice (Narration): Recorded by author.
  • Music: Introduction and Tarantelle (Op. 43) layered beneath narration.
  • Sound Effect (Original Recording): A live page-turn sound performed and recorded by the author while the music was playing, used as a transition immediately before the narration begins.

The page-turn signals entry into the reflective space of the episode.

Narration and Page Turn

Marginalia – Opening Narration and Page Turn
Author: Viviana Mendiola. License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Music

Introduction and Tarantelle (Op. 43)
Written by Pablo de Sarasate (1844–1908)
Performed by Mischa Violin and Josef Adler
Recording date: Orange, N.J., 1921
Track URL: https://www.openmusicarchive.org/audio/Intro_And_Tarantelle.mp3
License: Public Domain

Podcast Cover Image – Marginalia
Image generated using ChatGPT (OpenAI image generation tool).
Prompt and final composition directed by author. Prompt used for image generation: “Vintage literary podcast cover titled ‘Marginalia’ featuring antique books, journal, warm amber lighting, Parisian atmosphere, nostalgic tone.”
Tool: ChatGPT . February 2026.

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 3

The Legacy of Laughs

“The Legacy of Laughs–Episode One Poster” by Karen Jesina is a derivative of Comedy by Donnchadh H, licensed by CC BY 2.0. The derivative is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

The podcast “The Legacy of Laughs–Episode One” by Karen Jesina is licensed under CC BY NC 4.0

The Legacy of Laughs is a podcast that explores the history of American comedy, one comedian (or comedienne) at a time. Made for both the history buff and the comedy fan, The Legacy of Laughs is appropriate for all ages, and seeks to educate, illuminate and entertain. I used a laugh track right off the bat to set the tone, followed by an immediate music track reminiscent of the Seinfeld theme, sure to snap the listener into a comedic frame of mind. I recorded myself using my MacBook Air microphone and all audio editing was completed using Audacity.

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Photo Credit:

February 12, 2026 by Student Posts 3

The Horror Hour

“The Horror Hour: Frankenstein” is by Breanna Butler, licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
“Bled Castle, Slovenia” by Dimitry Anikin, licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.

Chapter 5 of “Frankenstein” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley found in Project Gutenberg-tm. Read by Breanna Butler. Please see Credits for sound clips used.

I loved reading horror stories when I was growing up. Some of my favorites included gothic literature like Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein. When I was a teacher, I played audiobooks while the students read along (multiple modalities), and they especially liked the ones with sound effects or music in them. It would create a more immersive environment. I could not always afford to buy the nice audiobooks for my classes, so I was sometimes limited to what I could find in the library or on YouTube. Taking my love of horror and using my classroom experience as inspriation, I thought it would be fun to create a podcast that read horror stories from the works available in Project Gutenberg-tm. Since the scene is set during a storm, I added the light rain and thunder sound. Then, I faded from the light rain to the music; I felt music adequately terrifying.

Credits:
“Bled Castle, Slovenia” by Dimitry Anikin from Wikimedia Commons is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Stock sound “Thunder01.mp3” and “Rain02.mp3” by Cyberlink’s AudioDirector.
“Frankenstein FX (120 BPM)” by Xinematix is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Chapter 5 of “Frankenstein” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley from Project Gutenberg-tm is read by Breanna Butler and is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.

February 18, 2025 by spring 2025 spring 2025 Student Posts 3

Chance Encounters

This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

I struggled quite a bit with writing a script I liked and then figuring out what assets to use. I still could not come up with a sound effect or an ambient sound to use, so if you have a suggestion, that would be greatly appreciated.

This podcast is called “Chance Encounters” as a reference to the way that Surrealists drew inspiration from the magical feeling of a particularly strange coincidence. As someone who studied both art and philosophy, I have complicated feelings about logic and common sense, and I thought that a podcast where I could talk about anything nonsensical could cover most things I might want to discuss. In general, I wanted a podcast about the ways that people throughout history have responded to and expressed realities that defy explanation. My idea for a first episode, for instance, was on the origins of Dadaism and what it does and doesn’t have in common with Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha humor.

Credits

Menu Music by Serge Quadrado on Freesound. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

February 18, 2025 by Student Posts 3

The Sound of Resilience

Welcome to The Sound of Resilience, a podcast bringing Haitian folktales to life. These stories carry wisdom of our ancestors, teaching lessons of wit, survival and strength.

ChatGPT. (2025, February 18). Script for “The Sound of Resilience” Podcast [Large language model]. OpenAI.

Drumming Sound (Djembe Loop):Adinkra_Audio – Pixabay(Creative Commons, Free for Commercial Use, No Attribution Required)Podcast Cover Image:“Woman Enjoying the Rain while Standing on a Shallow River” – Pexels(Free to use, No Attribution Required)

February 18, 2025 by Student Posts 3

The Bedtime Stories Podcast

“Night Time Sky” by Craighton Miller is licensed under CC BY 2.0. The Bedtime Stories Podcast logo by Sarah Perkins is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bedtime Stories Podcast by Sarah Perkins is licensed by CC BY-SA 4.0 . Background noise is Afternoon Crickets Long from Youtube Studio Audio Library Royalty Free Sounds, posted June 2014 . (These sounds are only available to view if you have a Youtube account)

Children will be lulled to sleep by the soft voice of the story teller. I imagine a podcast that reads a new story each night, that kids can fall asleep to. The crickets can be used as a transition sound and as a sort of white noise to promote sleep.

February 18, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Letters From The Past

Description: My podcast, Letters from the Past brings history to life through personal letters, diaries, and firsthand accounts found in archives around the world. Each episode dives into a historical letter—whether from a soldier on the front lines, a secret love affair, or a political leader in crisis—offering an intimate glimpse into history through the words of those who lived it. Audio edited using GarageBand.

Image Credits: The image, “Letters From The Past” is created by Emily Murray licensed under CC BY-NC-SA, and is a derivative based on “Old Notes in an Office” by Colin Fearing, downloaded from Pexels, some rights reserved.

Sound Credits:

“Dreams of Trees” by The Owl on the Internet Archive in the Free Music Collection, some rights reserved.

“Paper Rustling 01” by swidmark, on Freesound is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.

“Writing 01” by Leandri140029, on Freesound is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.

“S17 TICKING CLOCK” by AHTepsilon, on Freesound is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.

“Abigail Adams to John Adams 16 October 1774, Adams Family Papers – Abigail Adams” on the Internet Archive is licensed under the Public Domain.

“Anne Bradstreet: A Leter to her Husband Absent Upon Public Employment – Anne Bradstreet” on the Internet Archive is licensed under the Public Domain.

“The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allen Poe – Edgar Allen Poe” on the Internet Archive is licensed under the Public Domain.

The audio in “Letters From The Past” was created by Emily Murray, and is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

The podcast “Letters From The Past” by Emily Murray is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

February 18, 2025 by Student Posts 2