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Pass the Mic is a podcast series from Berklee's office of Alumni Affairs.Cohosted by the Digital Engagement team, Jaquel Eley and Padriac Farma, the award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast gives the Berklee Alumni community a chance to grow and learn from one another.If you would like to support Berklee, visit berklee.edu/giving
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- Jun 25, 202649 min
Mel Fine ’23
In this episode Mel Fine takes us through their process of developing artistic style, design, songwriting, and persona. Mel delivers Pass the Mic's very first in-studio performance and walks us through the thinking process of a new song. To learn more about Mel, visit: https://melfinemusic.com/Closing Song: Higher by Vincint ’13Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving
- May 27, 202654 min
The Call-in Show!
In this episode we take a look back at the student employees who helped shape Alumni Affairs Digital Engagement. With a healthy dose of nostalgia, we connect, catch up, and reminisce on memories past.Guests (In order of Appearance):Joesph Dreeszen, Senior Director of Alumni Affairs and Annual GivingHui Kim ’22Tom Foster ’25Jonah Stuhr ’24Faride Blanco ’19Music:Dreams on Hold by Sarah Eide ’14Crayola by SheisaSpecial Thanks: Lea Washington ’20
- Apr 27, 202654 min
Claudia Medina ’21 & Paulo Stagnaro ’10
In this episode, alums Claudia and Paulo stop by the Alumni Affairs office before serving as panelists for the SOMOS Latinx pre-orientation program. We talk about the early stages of their careers, what they wish they had known, what wisdom they share with others, and what are the keys to sustaining your career.Closing song: Freeing by Antionio Plessas ’86Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving
- Mar 31, 202643 min
The Deitch Family
Bobby, Denise, and Adam Deitch are all family, they're all drummers, and they're all Berklee alumni! Listen as Bobby and Denise tell their #BerkleeBoo story about getting married and having future Lettuce drummer, Adam. In what can only be described as Pass the Mic's cutest episode, we learn how the language of music forms this family's bond.Closing song: Mango by Bitty (Beth Yapp ’19)Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving
- Feb 20, 202640 min
Alex Collier ’06
In this episode, we speak with Alex Collier about his work with the band and Amazon series, The Runarounds. We discuss the dichotomy between picture and sound, and between forming a band versus creating a band. Who is your favorite TV band? Let us know on Instagram @BerkleeAlumni
- Jan 23, 20261h 8m
Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds '82
We are kicking off 2026 with an interview featuring alum Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds ’82, Dean of the Professional Education Division. In this episode, she reflects on her life's journey from student, to industry professional, to dean. Dr. Hammonds also discusses what the Professional Education Division is working on now and her vision for what’s ahead.Playing us out is a song called In from the Cold by alum Patric Skog ’97, featuring Christer Falk & Jens Ståbis.
- Dec 19, 202559 min
Matt Mangano '00
The last episode of the year is here! In this episode we conducted our 2nd live recording in Nashville, Tennessee with alum and bassist for the Zac Brown Band, Matt Mangano '00, at Southern Ground Studios. Colleen also joins in and reminisces on her time as an R.A. and letting the Lo-Fi Masters record on campus. Playing us out is a song by them called Comfortable with John Mayor and Clay Cook on vocals and Matt on bass.
- Nov 15, 20251h 4m
LIVE at GBH Studio
We were thrilled to film our very first live podcast episode at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. Joining us are Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dean of Musical Theater, Krisha Marcano and Berklee Director of Industry Relations, Latoya Lee. The episode also features a live performance by Berklee student Su Yavuz.A very special thanks to WGBH, Juan Jose Cadena, Sandra López Burke, and the entire studio crew.
About Pass the Mic: A Berklee Alumni Podcast
Pass the Mic is a podcast series from Berklee's office of Alumni Affairs.Cohosted by the Digital Engagement team, Jaquel Eley and Padriac Farma, the award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast gives the Berklee Alumni community a chance to grow and learn from one another.If you would like to support Berklee, visit berklee.edu/giving
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