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
18 episodes
Ep.15 : Empowering Underrepresented Voices Through Audio and Entrepreneurship w/ Ona Oghogho
In this episode of '"Beyond the Threshold,'" host Sidney Evans speaks with Ona Oghogho, a Podcast Producer, Brand Strategist and founder of Adode Media, The BLK Pod Collective and the BLK Pod Festival.In this episode we discuss:<...
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58:28
Ep.14 : The Artistry of Audio Dramas w/ Yhane Washington Smith
In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Yhane Washington Smith, a writer and independent audio creator known for her successful audio dramas 'Harlem Queen,' 'The Courtship of Mona Mae,' and '1972.' I...
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53:52
Ep.13 The Path of a Prodigy w/ Evan Joseph
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by music composer and sound designer, Evan Joseph. His work includes music for film, TV, dance and theater as well as post-production sound for film and TV....
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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
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews Paula Gammon Wilson, an award-winning casting director, voiceover performance director, audio producer and owner of Pepsqually VO.In This episode we discuss:- P...
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1:01:40
Ep.11 : Podcasting with Purpose: Jamie Albright on Advocacy & Accuracy
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews Jamie Albright, an advocate, forensic interview and true crime producer.In this episode we discuss:- Her family's personal experience with a rare genetic kidney...
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47:16
Ep.10 : From Production to Performance: A Voiceover Journey w/ Torran Wakefield-Thompson
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Host Sidney Evans is joined by Torran Wakefield-Thompson, a Voiceover Artist, an award winning Podcast Producer who also has nearly 20 years as an audio and video production, including roles in televisio...
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1:10:42
Ep.9 : From Soccer Field to Sound Booth w/ Walter Gainer II
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Walter Gainer II, a digital content producer and social media manager at Urban One.Walter's journey started from his early content creation on Snapchat to founding B...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:58
Ep.8 : Pioneering Passion in Podcasting w/ John Asante
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by John Asante, a Ghanaian American, award-winning independent audio producer, showrunner, and consultant based in Los Angeles. John has produced and developed ov...
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Season 1
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54:57
Ep. 7 : From Radio Roots to Podcast Heights w/ Jazmine Henley-Brown
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Host Sidney Evans welcomes writer, Executive Podcast Producer, Media Personality, and creator of Podcast Creator Academy, Jazmine Henley-Brown.A few of her accolades include working for SiriusXM ...
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43:00
Ep.6 : From Game Boy to Game Audio w/ Chase Bethea
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans and guest Chase Bethea dive into his story of becoming a multi-award-winning video game composer.With over a decade of experience and contributions to 25 games, Chas...
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Season 1
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45:08
Ep.5 From Arkansas to Hollywood w/Melisa D. Monts
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, audiobook director, CEO of Diamond MPrint Productions and Co-Founder of Sister Sign Productions.In ...
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Season 1
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53:37
Ep.4 : From Beats to Broadcast w/Jahi Whitehead
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Jahi Whitehead, currently lead Podcast Producer at Urban One Podcast Network. As Jahi highlights his two decades of media/audio production experience, they dis...
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38:01
Ep.3 Exploring Creativity & Representation w/ Kacie Luaders
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Kacie Luaders, a creator, arts advocate, sound designer and founder of Could Be Pretty Cool. - Her journey from u...
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Episode 5
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45:34
Ep.2 : Crafting a Career with Character & Expertise w/ Dontae Hodge
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans welcomes former colleague, Dontae "DonzPressPlay" Hodge, a multi-award-winning audio engineer.In this episode they discuss:- His early classical piano training and growi...
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48:49
Ep. 1: The Essence of Resiliency w/ Ashley J. Hobbs
In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans celebrates the journey of Ashley J. Hobbs, a three-time NAACP Image Award-winning podcast producer, writer, narrator, and voiceover artist.In this episode they discuss:-...
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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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