Kelly m Drake
Producer | Sound Designer | Mix Engineer
Nice to meet you!
Above all else, I am an absolute audio nerd. The kinds of projects I like to work on tell rich stories with full soundscapes and unique voices from all corners of the world. As a queer person, stories of identity and community particularly strike a chord with me. I have worked on shows of all scales and sizes, from sponsorship campaigns to chat podcasts to nationally syndicated broadcast shows and everything in between.
(If you really want to hear me geek out, ask me about fiction podcasts).Take a look below at some of my work!
Broadcast
SHEROES Radio
Mix Engineer, Production Support
SHEROES Radio is a weekly nationally syndicated public radio show created/hosted/ and produced by Carmel Holt. The show spotlights women's voices through a range of both music and guests that span genres and generations. The show is distributed as a podcast on TalkHouse's network.
Looking for the Lesbians of Prague
Producer, Sound Designer, Editor
In the spring of 2019, I went to the Czech Republic and produced this audio documentary in which I went looking for the seemingly nonexistent underground scene of queer women in the city of Prague.
Listen to the original story, first broadcast in the Czech Republic on Cesky Rozhlas documentary show DokuVlna on June 1, 2019.Languages: Czech, English
Listen to a narrative re-telling of the story, first released on the WNYU Radio podcast Hop in my U-Haul in May 23, 2020.Language: English
What Happened to Washington Square News?
Producer, Reporter, Editor
In September 2020, the staff at NYU's newspaper, Washington Square News, staged a mass resignation over claims of misconduct by their new editorial advisor. Initially this story made national headlines, but as it turned out, there was more to the story than the students were telling. I worked on a small team at the college radio station to investigate the situation and uncover all the details that were originally left out.
Robert Krulwich's Keynote Speech ||
WNYU Radio Graduation 2020
Producer, Editor
When COVID-19 disrupted the Spring 2020 semester, I produced WNYU Radio Graduation — a 3 hour broadcast special including interviews with the graduating seniors, some of their favorite songs and podcasts, and this commencement speech by Radiolab's Robert Krulwich.
The Rundown, "Remote Survival Guide" series
Producer, Reporter, Editor
During the pandemic, I reported and produced a series of self care related stories, inspired by NPR's "Life Kit". Topics included proper posture for extended time seated in front of a computer, online dating during the pandemic, eye care for increased screen time, plus an audio blueprint on how to build a chair — and approach new at-home hobbies.
WNYU News, campus politics reporting
Producer, Editor
For a few semesters, I reported for WNYU News on campus political actions and activism.
Podcast
More or Less
with the Morins and the Lessins
Video Editor
A Spotify Top 10 Technology PodcastFor 15 years, entrepreneurs and investors the Morins and the Lessins have debated the future of Silicon Valley and tech as the closest of friends. Now six companies, two venture funds and more than a decade at Google, Apple and Facebook later, they are opening up the debate. From The Information, Offline Ventures, and Slow Ventures.
Ground and Gratitude
Producer, Editor
How do you design a life that not only grows, but also gives? Lorilee Rager ask that question in her podcast Ground and Gratitude. She sits down to speak with artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders to explore pathways to physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Beginner to Buyer
Production Assistant, Editing Assistant
Join Nadeska Alexis as she sits down with real people to talk about their essential home buying questions, and hear from top real estate experts as they weigh in. This 10 part series will help you get an insider's view into the home buying process. Sponsored by Chase Bank.
A Little Green Podcast
Production Assistant, Editing Assistant
Follow along as Avocado’s own Christina Thompson investigates her and, by extension, our relationship with the environment and its health. And it won’t be simple. We demystify the “obvious” questions many of us find ourselves asking these days. Better yet, we’ll take things a step further to challenge the status quo and become climate leaders in our own communities.
Hop in my U-Haul
Host, Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
In the winter of 2019, I created and hosted a podcast that explored NYC through the spaces that have been carved out for lesbian and queer folks.
Fiction
Out Skirts
Writer, Producer, Director, Sound Designer, Editor
When her girlfriend is kidnapped by bandits, Cordelia sets out on a journey to rescue her true love. But when she comes across the town of Oxgate, Cordelia is confronted with an injustice she simply can’t ignore. Will she be able to save the local lesbian saloon from a corrupt Sheriff, or will she fall short — losing a chance at reuniting with her soulmate in the process?
Theatre in the Sound
Creator, Producer, Director, Sound Designer, Editor
Grab your popcorn, soda, and headphones, because it is show time at Theatre in the Sound. Immerse yourself in one act plays written, performed, recorded, and produced by emerging talents in the NYC arts scene.
© Kelly M Drake 2023
Video Editing
More or Less
Video Editor + Social Producer
"Copper" (Direct-to-Vinyl Live Session)
by Hearts Open
Videographer + Editor
"Bad Girl" Cover by Isa Bruder
Videographer + Editor
BTS Reel
Videographer + Editor