Open Orchard Productions

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Open Orchard Productions (www.openorchardproductions.org) is the umbrella organization that houses three podcast series.  This organization is staffed and managed by professionals who happen to be teens!  We have been very fortunate in attracting positive attention from industry professionals.

The first podcast series is called The Core and it focuses on teens interviewing teens about their own true, personal stories.  A cross-section of teens are represented which reflects the varied experiences of different ethnic and socio-economic groups.  By focusing on the differences and similarities that exist between us all, the podcast aims at breaking down barriers and revealing universal truths.
The two upcoming series are The Elements, which reports on local influential figures that are the "unsung heroes" of philanthropy, politics, sports, and education, and Fresh Picked, which spotlights artists whose work may be up-and-coming or little known but deserving of recognition for being innovative, captivating, or particularly relevant. These sections will be launched within the next 2 months.

Series

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Fresh Picked by Open Orchard Productions 
9 Pieces

Fresh Picked explores art and artists across all mediums.

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The Core by Open Orchard Productions 
20 Pieces

The Core is an interview / audio diary formatted podcast that shares individuals' stories of challenge, success, hardship, and joy. Each episode is between 6-20 minutes in length and features one true and poignant story.

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The Elements by Open Orchard Productions 
19 Pieces

A radio series dedicated to the unsung influencers among us.

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The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions 
48 Pieces

The Harvest explores the realm of auditory expression, gathering a varied crop of creativity and experimentation. As you listen, you will be exposed to anything but the expected.

Pieces

Superstitions are Real
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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What she calls “real,” others may call superstition. Sarah Levai, a Romanian immigrant to the United States, came with hopes and dreams, but also w...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 02, 2016
  • Length: 01:08
  • Purchases: 1
Cancer Changes Everything
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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When I was twelve years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, four years later, mom and I reflect on how cancer brought us closer toge...

Bought by WHFR, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 26, 2016
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 3
Blood Isn’t Always Thicker Than Water
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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When Abby was born, her mother knew she couldn’t keep her. Luckily for Abby, a loving family had been looking for a child just like her. Julia Hitz...

  • Added: May 16, 2016
  • Length: 03:13
Kitty Dukakis’ Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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In an interview with Kitty and Michael Dukakis, journalist Katia Hauser explores the benefits and risks of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treat...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: May 16, 2016
  • Length: 10:43
  • Purchases: 1
Brace Yourself
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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Train-Tracks. Metal-Mouth. Brace-Face. Whatever you call them, getting braces as a teenager seems to be a stereotypical right of passage. However,...

  • Added: Apr 25, 2016
  • Length: 04:36
A Midwest Road Trip Gone Wrong
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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Packed in one car, Elaine Manis, her six siblings, and her mother set out on a trip from the small town of Forgan, Oklahoma, to the seaside town of...

  • Added: Apr 25, 2016
  • Length: 01:24
Silence
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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Today, Americans seem to lack any type of silence in their lives. Silence should be a source of solace, but the modern mind is often discontent whe...

Bought by KUER and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 13, 2016
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 2
Kupatia
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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High School Senior, Eavan Burke, had a life changing experience on the tea plantations of Kenya, Africa. She decided to aid to the workers by creat...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 25, 2016
  • Length: 04:52
  • Purchases: 1
Hometown Unknown
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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Within Taylor's 16 years, she has lived in eight places all over the country. Taylor explains the impact moving has had on her life and how each pl...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2016
  • Length: 03:03
Change is Challenging
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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The summer before her sophomore year of high school, Audrey’s parents filed for a divorce. This momentous change affected her views on family, marr...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 21, 2016
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 1

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Angie Mogilefsky (Admin)