Audio Workshop of Colorado State University

Connecting While Disconnected by Julia Bartmann

How does one survive in a global pandemic without internet access? In this episode, Julia Bartmann narrates how she and her new roommates stayed sane and connected without internet access in a pandemic.  

Writing and producing: Julia Bartmann
Mastering: Elias Gbadamosi

Escaping the Chaos with Jonathan Gillham

During the chaotic time of the coronavirus pandemic, when concerts began shutting down and the world was thrown into a panic, Jonathan Gillham threw a concert without the venue to escape the chaos, with a trip we would never forget.

This podcast was written, recorded and produced by Johnatan Gillman. Mastered by Michelle Ellis. Sound effects and music from FirstCom Music.

The Things We Used to do Before Covid-19

It's crazy to think about all of the not-so-covid-safe activities we used to get up to. Such as parties! Devon Mattingly describes one of the crazier parties he used to go to in this new podcast!

 

Writing and Producing: Devon Mattingly

Mastering: Sam Derrickson

Coffee Dream: How Bryce Sullivan Conquered Lockdown

In this episode, Colorado State student Bryce Sullivan describes how he thrived during the 2020 lockdown. The secret to his success? Hot coffee and undisturbed sleep.

Credits: Produced by Bryce Sullivan. Special thanks to FirstCom Music and the Audio Workshop of Colorado State University. Mastering by Merit Davey.

When The Invincibility of Youth Endangers Our Entire Population by Brenden Fairbairn

Brenden Fairbairn tells the story of how he became aware of the terrors of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Fairbairn paints a picture of the realities for most college students and their struggles to follow the strict guidelines of the CDC during the 2020 Pandemic. From missing bar hops to breaking-free into a completely different scene of social distancing and eventually, contracting the deadly virus himself. Fairbairn sees the terror set in and the realities of the sickly virus became all too real. Fairbairn tells his story with a call to action as he demands the seriousness of the situation and the careless acts he took beforehand. All in all, like most college students, Brenden was not a part of the minority as this story reigns true for many young adults who experienced the 2020 Pandemic in their 20s.  

 

Writing and Producing: Brenden Fairbairn

Mastering: Alexandra Brito-Amador

Humiliation by Home Security by Anton Schindler

Anton Schindler relives the tale of an embarrassing encounter with a home security system, police officers, and sleepy family members.

 

Writing and Producing: Anton Schindler

Mastering: Kyle Arguello

“A Break on Dungeons and Dragons” by Ali Zineddin

Ali Zineddin talks about how COVID-19 brought a pause on his favorite activity Dungeons and Dragons. Once an exciting activity for his friends and him to play, it ended up being a risk-taking activity. Did they want to risk getting exposed to the virus or pause on their favorite activity to be safe?

 

Writing and Producing: Ali Zineddin

Mastering: Cinthia Aguilar Rubio

When Fear of Missing Out Is Finally Gone by Hannah Copeland

Instructor Hannah Copeland devised a project that her students could completed at home with nothing more than a phone recording app and a DAW. The mission was to tell story about a moment during the pandemic that was meaningful to them in the form of a three to five-minute podcast. Copeland completed her own assignment as an example to test it's viability for the already stressed-out remote students. She told the story of when FoMo (Fear Of Missing Out) left her mind for the first time in a decade. Copeland uses at home foley, FirstCom Audio, and some skilled editing to make her DIY phone recorder sound professional.