Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia

Columbia Journalism School

Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 5m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
37%
Hosting
onomatopoeia.podcasts.library.columbia.edu

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About This Podcast

Onomatopoeia: Sounds like New York is a podcast about the people and places of New York City. In season 1, we see a psychic, do yoga in the park, tour the city on a boat and eat Russian dumplings in Brighton Beach. We’ll hear from a guy who plays at a showtunes-only piano bar, a lesbian priest who just moved to the city, a drag queen who teaches preschool, a master tap dancer, and more.

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Recent Episodes

S2 I Almost Didn’t Get Into Columbia

Jan 20, 2026 4m

In this episode, Londyn Miller speaks to Peter Beaini, a recent graduate of Columbia University’s Master of Science in Marketing Science program. Peter is an international student and engineer.…

NYC’s First Rooftop Beekeeper

Jan 13, 2026 5m

In this episode, Alice Harrison profiles David Graves, New York City’s original rooftop beekeeper. Nearly 30 years after creating his first urban hive, Graves remains dedicated to his craft, adapting…

“Jews for Zohran” Turn Out on Election Day

Jan 13, 2026 3m

In this episode, Alice Harrison heads to East Harlem on Election Day with a group of volunteers from Jews For Racial & Economic Justice. The group of “Jews for Zohran” catches voters before they…

S2 Playing Authenticity

Jan 12, 2026 7m

In this episode, Olivia Morrison talks to Theodore Bouloukos, a working actor in New York City with three decades of experience. He's starring in a new play, Nepo Baby, and shares what this new…

Presenting Lady Di Mega Diva

Jan 07, 2026 6m

In this episode, Baiz Hoen talks to Lady Di Mega Diva. She’s a 26 year old aspiring pop star living in New York City. And she’s just released the song Mrs. Soprano, both a single and a new music…

Noreen Sumpter Goes Public

Jan 03, 2026 8m

In this episode, Max Rykov interviews Brooklyn-based artist Noreen Sumpter about how a chance encounter led her from painting privately to opening a pop-up gallery on Myrtle Avenue. She reflects on…

Gabriel Tavarez – A 20-Year-Old Student in New York Juggling 4 Jobs

Dec 16, 2025 6m

I profile Gabriel Tavarez, a 20-year-old BMCC student balancing 4 jobs as a Judge’s Aide, Gelato Scooper, HVAC Assistant, and a Bartender to support this nearly fully funded education and his…

Watching Democracy Unfold at a NYC Polling Station on Election Night (NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Election)

Dec 16, 2025 3m

I stayed at a polling station during the 2025 Mayoral Election between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Silwa, where I reported on what happens before, during, and after 9 PM deadline. I…

From Times Square to Nowadays on Election Night

Nov 24, 2025 3m

In this episode, Max Rykov travels across New York City on election night and ends up outside Nowadays in Ridgewood, where crowds celebrate Zohran Mamdani becoming the city’s first Muslim and South…

The Morning after the Presidential election

Feb 21, 2025

In this episode, Laïny Jernidier interviews New York Senator Roxanne Persaud, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign, to discuss her reflections the morning after…

A Podcast of An Artist

Jan 17, 2025 4m

In this episode of Onomatopoeia, Hope Talbot interviews Zach Purtzer, an artist living in Williamsburg. Commonly dismissed as just yet another starving artist, there’s more to Purtzer than just a…

A Tourist’s Memorial

Jan 17, 2025 4m

In this episode, Hope Talbot revisits the MoMA Sculpture Garden, her late mother’s favorite spot. Grieving her mother’s death, and coming to New York in the immediate aftermath, Hope explores how she…

Reaching New Heights

Jan 09, 2025 3m

Paul Maniaci faces his fear of heights in riding the Roosevelt Island Tramway high above New York City.

All I Want for Christmas

Jan 06, 2025 6m

Every year, as autumn comes to an end and the Christmas season draws near, Ann pulls a box down from her closet. Inside it are wigs and hats, white fur, jingles and green and red clothes. When she…

New York Goes to Clown School

Jan 02, 2025 6m

In this episode, Leilani Combs speaks with River Glassberg, a 25 year old actor, poet and now… clown. Listen along as we enjoy their first clown performance as a part of Coney Island USA’s inaugural…

No Home in this World

Jan 01, 2025 4m

In this episode, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Masters student Leilani Combs navigates identity, aging and New York City.

History Mystery!

Dec 18, 2024 5m

On a mission to inspire and create a better world—starting now—this theater’s work is encouraging children and audiences alike to take action and be part of a movement shaping a brighter future.

A K!nky intro to BDSM

Dec 11, 2024

In this episode, Laïny Jernidier takes you inside her first BDSM and kink workshop, held in the heart of Chinatown. From flogging to spanking, this experience marks the beginning of a three-month…

Crispy Fall

Dec 04, 2024 4m

Malene decides to eat meat for the first time in over a year. As she stands with the burger in her hand, it doesn't take long before she starts to doubt her decision.

Finding Joy: A pediatric hospice nurse practitioner’s journey

Jan 25, 2024

In this episode, Liza Monasebian meets a pediatric hospice nurse practitioner and volunteer who have found moments of joy in one of life’s most challenging professions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Onomatopoeia have?

Onomatopoeia has published 88 episodes since December 2021, covering topics in Arts, News.

Is Onomatopoeia still active?

Onomatopoeia is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 5m.

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