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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9 Pieces

Fresh Picked explores art and artists across all mediums.

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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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19 Pieces

A radio series dedicated to the unsung influencers among us.

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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

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Have you wanted to grow your own garden, but you're afraid you don't have a green thumb? Tune in to hear expert advice on how to get started. Avoid...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 08:30
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Follow Sierra on her progressive college journey as she realizes that finding the right college is as difficult as Goldilocks finding the right bo...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 03:00
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Kimmy couldn't believe that she was getting college info packs in the mail as a 9th grader. Having just transitioned to high school from middle sch...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 08:16
  • Purchases: 1
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Not many aspirational musicians can claim their songs rated alongside groups like Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani. But, Jordan Corey can! And, she did ...

  • Added: May 16, 2013
  • Length: 07:00
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Since she was a little girl, Saphira's life has been structured around the limits of Cerebral Palsey. Pushing through physical and emotional pain, ...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: May 16, 2013
  • Length: 06:17
  • Purchases: 1
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How do the scores for Hollywood Blockbusters come to be? Talented composers like Michael Rubino create musical pieces crafted for the emotion on s...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2013
  • Length: 07:15
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How do advertisers craft their messages to break through the clutter? Al Reid of Team One USA reveals some of the strategies that his creative tea...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2013
  • Length: 06:23
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How do musicians come up with the scores for Hollywood blockbuster films? Mark Graham, seasoned music preparation supervisor, reveals the hectic be...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2013
  • Length: 07:02
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One amazing woman, Anila Ali, is transforming the stereotypes of Muslims in America through her work as a teacher, journalist, author, and activist...

  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 08:04
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Teenagers of the modern United States focus primarily on their own society's music and traditions. Brandon decided to deviate from this social norm...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1