Beyond The Threshold: Black Voices in Media
Beyond the Threshold is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by award winning sound editor & producer, Sidney Evans.
This show is dedicated to interviewing black professionals in the media space in variety of roles, highlighting the lessons and experiences it takes to achieve success in the field.
The goal is to build a platform that connects and supports those established in media, while also inspiring those looking to break into the industry.
Episodes
25 episodes
Ep. 21 : Hip Hop, Storytelling, and Community Impact w/ Al Pete
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews hip hop musician , media professional, and founder of the
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46:30
Ep. 20: The Ethics of Access: Journalism in the Digital Age w/ Jewel Wicker
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans is joined by award-winning entertainment and culture reporter, Jewel Wicker.
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1:00:56
Ep. 19 : Sound, Spirit & Self w/Morgan Cornell
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans is joined by radio personality and a professional voiceover artist and NC A&...
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55:05
Ep. 18 : Passion, Perseverance & Purpose w/ DJ Ben Ha Meen
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans interviews a Texas native and Howard University alumnus, DJ Ben Ha Meen. ...
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Ep. 17: Faith, Media & Storytelling w/ Dorissa White
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Chicago native Dorissa White, a lifestyle reporter at KMBC 9 News in Ka...
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55:29
Ep.16 : Curiosity, Collaboration and Craft w/ Christopher Mitchell
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Christopher Mitchell, an award-winning executive producer, writer, and ...
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59:56
Season 2 Trailer
Donate to the Pod!In Season 2 of Beyond the Threshold, the podcast expands to include Black men and women ifrom various media fields such as writing, filmmaking,...
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2:16
Ep.15 : Empowering Underrepresented Voices Through Audio and Entrepreneurship w/ Ona Oghogho
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of '"Beyond the Threshold,'" host Sidney Evans speaks with Ona Oghogho, a Podcast Producer, Brand Strategist and founder of Ado...
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58:28
Ep.14 : The Artistry of Audio Dramas w/ Yhane Washington Smith
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Yhane Washington Smith, a writer and independent audio creator known f...
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53:52
Ep.13 The Path of a Prodigy w/ Evan Joseph
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by music composer and sound designer, Evan Joseph. His work in...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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51:15
Ep.12 : The Polite Perfectionist: A Journey into Audio Production w/ Paula Gammon Wilson
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews Paula Gammon Wilson, an award-winning casting director, voiceover perform...
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Ep.11 : Podcasting with Purpose: Jamie Albright on Advocacy & Accuracy
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews Jamie Albright, an advocate, forensic interview and true crime producer.<...
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47:16
Ep.10 : From Production to Performance: A Voiceover Journey w/ Torran Wakefield-Thompson
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Host Sidney Evans is joined by Torran Wakefield-Thompson, a Voiceover Artist, an award winning Podcast...
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1:10:42
Ep.9 : From Soccer Field to Sound Booth w/ Walter Gainer II
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Walter Gainer II, a digital content producer and social media manager a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Ep.8 : Pioneering Passion in Podcasting w/ John Asante
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by John Asante, a Ghanaian American, award-winning independent audio produ...
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Season 1
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54:57
Ep. 7 : From Radio Roots to Podcast Heights w/ Jazmine Henley-Brown
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Host Sidney Evans welcomes writer, Executive Podcast Producer, Media Personality, and creator of Podca...
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43:00
Ep.6 : From Game Boy to Game Audio w/ Chase Bethea
Donate to the Pod! In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans and guest Chase Bethea dive into his story of becoming a multi-award-wi...
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Season 1
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45:08
Ep.5 From Arkansas to Hollywood w/Melisa D. Monts
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Melisa D. Monts, a NW Arkansas native who is a writer, producer, audiob...
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Season 1
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53:37
Ep.4 : From Beats to Broadcast w/Jahi Whitehead
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Jahi Whitehead, currently lead Podcast Producer at Urban One Podcast Ne...
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38:01
Ep.3 Exploring Creativity & Representation w/ Kacie Luaders
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Kacie Luaders, a creator, arts advocate, sound designer and found...
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Episode 5
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45:34
Ep.2 : Crafting a Career with Character & Expertise w/ Dontae Hodge
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans welcomes former colleague, Dontae "DonzPressPlay" Hodge, a multi-award-winning audio...
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48:49
Ep. 1: The Essence of Resiliency w/ Ashley J. Hobbs
Donate to the Pod!In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans celebrates the journey of Ashley J. Hobbs, a three-time NAACP Image Award-winning po...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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54:49
Official Trailer
Ever wondered how to stand out in the audio industry? Listen to the official trailer of Beyond the Threshold as successful Black men and women share their journeys and career strategies that has helped them become mainstays in the field.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:05
Ep. 0: Basketball Dreams to Audio Success
Growing up in a sports-centric family and navigating the highs and lows of a basketball career, host Sidney Evans share's his story of how failing an audio production course and a bout of depression, help him discover his love for audio product...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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