DJ Cole Horne moved to his neighborhood at the start of the pandemic. That's when the porch attached to his studio apartment rental became his stage. This piece was produced by Alice Anderson, Carly Peruccio and Chloe Cekada as part of KCRW’s 24-Hour Radio Race.

The Porch DJ

This is a story about how secrets find shape, spaces, and maturity. Here, loved ones tend to a man as he explores a long-held image of his body. This piece was produced as part of KCRW's 24 Hour Radio Race

Three People Know

The role that food plays in our lives is as diverse and multifaceted as it is necessary and commonplace. In this episode Maggie, Micah, Lily, Derek, Aaron, and Anna sink their teeth into what we choose to eat (and what we don't!), how it's prepared, where it comes from, why it matters, and what it can mean. Bon apetite!

2- What's For Dinner

Women live in a perpetual cycle of motherhood--we are cared for by our mothers, we may become mothers, and eventually we come to care for our mothers. In honor of Mothers' Day, this episode spans three generations of women experiencing and reflecting on that cycle. Kandyce, Mae, Marj, Martha, and Teisha share stories of the choices and changes of mothering and of being mothered. 

3- Moth·er /ˈməT͟Hər/

We go through the secret entrance to Lincolns, an underground bar nestled in the heart of downtown Portland, Maine. We talked to the owner and patrons about creating a space free of pretension to enjoy simple pleasures: good conversation and stiff drinks. Thanks to Mark Ohlson, Kristina Day, and Josh Hunneseld for being so generous with their time. Produced for the KCRW 2016 Radio Race by Alice Anderson and Katie Perry.

Lincolns- 2016 Radio Race

This episode features stories of the one thing that is with us our whole lives—in sickness and in health, in youth and in age, in confidence and self-consciousness. Matt, Brooke, Elaine, Kate, and Amelia reflect on what it means to inhabit their bodies.

Music contributed by Nathaniel Johnson, audio engineering help from Pat Keane http://patkeanemastering.com/

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4- Inside And Out

Pursuing a vision—whether of a project, a piece of music, a business, or a grand life plan—requires inspiration, sacrifice, commitment, and community. In this episode Frankie, Eliah, and Todd create a conversation about the motives, means, struggles, and successes in following their visions.

Thanks to Frankie, Eliah, and Todd for sharing their visions, and to Pat Keane for his audio engineering expertise. 

Learn more about Frankie's travels here: http://www.frankiedoesphoenix.com/
Learn more about Eliah's business here: http://www.northspore.com/
Learn more about Todd's business here: http://www.acadiarecording.com/

5- Following A Vision

What do we find when we expose the shadowy remnants of our past to the light of our current day? In this episode Katie and Bridget open boxes and get reacquainted with their hidden histories.

6- Baggage

Three interwoven threads explore burial, ritual, and putting things to rest. 

This piece was produced by Alice Anderson, Bronwyn Clement, Chloe Cekada, and Devon Kelley-Yurdin, with music by Kafari, for the 24 Hour Radio Race by KCRW's Independent Producer Project.

Instructions for a Burial

Zach and Eden navigate loss, trauma, and time aberrations in the wake of catastrophe. This project was produced as part of the KCRW 24-hour radio race challenge.

Partner / Ship

Veneers is a podcast about layers. Each episode we explore the layers of narrative that form everyday experiences and shape the people around us. Contact us at veneerspodcast@gmail.com

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