Jennie Cataldo

This feature was produced in collaboration with reporter Jon Kalish, as part of a Thanksgiving “Sounds of America” Radio Special on NPR’s 1A. Interviews with Bob Fass, Kathy Fink and Alice Brock by Jon Kalish. Editing and Sound Design by Jennie Cataldo. Originally aired on November 26, 2020.

A profile of Dusty Springfield's "Dusty in Memphis" album, as part of The Sounds Of America series on 1A. Featuring original interviews with Bobby Wood, Gene Chrisman, Vicki Wickham, and Warren Zanes. Originally aired on April 15, 2020. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. The Sounds of America is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of Allan Sherman's "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," as part of The Sounds Of America series on 1A. Featuring original interviews with Weird Al Yankovic, Mark Cohen, Lily Hirsch and Robert Sherman. Originally aired on April 1, 2020. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. The Sounds of America is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on the 50th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with David Ritz, Adam White, Jack Hamilton, and Melissa Weber a.k.a. WWOZ’s DJ Soul Sister. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on October 3, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die" album on the 25th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with Easy Mo Bee, Cheo Hodari Coker and Sowmya Krishnamurthy. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on September 12, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of the Portishead's album "Dummy" on the 25th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with Dan the Automator, Delphine Blue and RJ Wheaton. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on August 22, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of Prince's "When Doves Cry" on the 35th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with Wendy Melvoin, Matt Fink and Alan Light. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on May 16, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of the film "This Is Spinal Tap" on the 35th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with Peter Occhiogrosso, Penelope Spheeris and Robert Christgau. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on February 28, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of the film "Reality Bites" on the 25th anniversary of its release. Featuring original interviews with Helen Childress and Lisa Loeb. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on February 14, 2019. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo.

A profile of the Talking Heads album "Remain In Light," as part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Featuring original interviews with Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, and Sytze Steenstra. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on November 8, 2018. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of Don McLean's "American Pie," as part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Featuring original interviews with Don McLean, Garth Brooks, and Raymond I. Schuck. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on October 25, 2018. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of Richard Pryor's comedy album "Wanted: Live In Concert," part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Featuring original interviews with Howie Mandel, Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, and Scott Saul. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on August 30, 2018. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of Wilson Pickett's song "In the Midnight Hour," part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Featuring original interviews with Dan Aykroyd, Steve Cropper, and Tony Fletcher. Originally aired on PRI’s Studio 360 on July 12, 2018. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of Wes Montgomery's album "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery," part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Featuring original interviews with George Benson, Pat Martino and Peter Keepnews. Originally aired on PRI's Studio 360 on April 26, 2018. All interviews, editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of the Swan Silvertones' song "Mary, Don't You Weep" part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Originally aired in April 2016. All editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

A profile of the Buck Owens' album "Live at Carnegie Hall," part of the Inside the National Recording Registry series on Studio 360. Originally aired in November 2014. All editing, sound design and mixing by Jennie Cataldo. Inside the National Recording Registry is BMP Audio’s Peabody Award winning series showcasing some of the works selected for the National Recording Registry.

Masters of Scale is an original podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and investor at Greylock. In each episode, Reid shows how companies grow from zero to a gazillion, testing his theories with legendary leaders. Masters of Scale is the first American media program to commit to gender balance for guests. On-site recording of host and interviews by Jennie Cataldo.

The Science of Gratitude is a one hour documentary focusing on the latest information regarding the power (or lack of it) of being thankful. We hear research, expert opinion, and individual stories to illustrate how gratitude often has a large impact on overall health and happiness. The program covers gratitude in the workplace, in relationships, in child-rearing, etc. It’s hosted by Academy Award winning actress, Susan Sarandon. And produced by Peabody Award winning BMP Audio. Jennie Cataldo was a producer on this project, also including but not limited to editing, sound design, and mixing.

Elwood’s BluesMobile (formerly House of Blues Radio Hour) was a weekly syndicated program hosted by Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, his famous character from The Blues Brothers. Launched in 1993, Elwood has showcased Blues and Blues-based music such as R&B, Soul, and Rock & Roll with featured guests ranging from B.B. King and Eric Clapton to Jack White and Sharon Jones. In February 2012, the program was re-branded as Elwood’sBluesMobile, with all programming remaining unchanged. In July 2017, the program was terminated and is no longer on the air. Jennie Cataldo produced Elwood's BluesMobile from 2013-2017. The show was available as a 1-hour or 2-hour program, along with 5 daily short-forms per week. Responsibilities included: pitching episode ideas, booking and interviewing guests, editing and mixing audio, working with writers on scripts, directing host talent, organizing and delivering media files, composing web and social media posts, managing contest promotions, maintaining internal audio library and database, and managing interns.

Short form series in association with Elwood's BluesMobile Radio Hour. Aired from 2013-2017 as a nationally syndicated radio program.

Originally aired on NPR’s 1A on February 6, 2021. Released in 1992, Partners features Flaco Jiménez’s many collaborations with vocalists and players such as Linda Ronstadt, Ry Cooder, Stephen Stills, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt and Los Lobos. The album combines Tejano Conjunto styles with Country and Rock, all centered around Jiménez’s masterful accordion playing and harmony vocals. On this installment of The Sounds of America, Flaco Jiménez remembers collaborating with his musical “partners” for the album, Ry Cooder looks back on when he and Jiménez first met, Linda Ronstadt remembers singing a duet with Jiménez, and author, musician and educator Juan Tejeda highlights the history of the music and Jiménez’s cultural impact. In March 2021, Partners was inducted into the National Recording Registry. Every year, the U.S. Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to preserve for all time in the National Recording Registry. These recordings include music, speeches, public events, native languages, historical moments, sporting events… audio that’s important to our American culture and heritage.

Originally aired on NPR’s 1A on February 13, 2021. Featuring original interviews with Kermit the Frog, Paul Williams, Frank Oz, Cheryl Henson, and Brian Jay Jones. “Rainbow Connection” was composed by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher as the opening song for 1979’s The Muppet Movie. Originally performed by Kermit the Frog (voiced by Jim Henson), “Rainbow Connection” has since been recorded by dozens of artists, including Willie Nelson, Gwen Stefani, Debbie Harry, and Kacey Musgraves. On this installment of The Sounds of America: Paul Williams remembers writing “Rainbow Connection,” Muppeteer Frank Oz describes filming The Muppet Movie, Cheryl Henson shares memories of her father, author Brian Jay Jones shares behind-the-scenes details, and Kermit the Frog reflects on hopes and dreams. “Rainbow Connection” is being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Every year, the U.S. Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to preserve for all time in the National Recording Registry. These recordings include music, speeches, public events, native languages, historical moments, sporting events… audio that’s important to our American culture and heritage. The Sounds of America profiles Registry selections every year.

Originally aired on NPR’s 1A on February 20, 2021. Featuring original interviews with Frances Myers, Murray Horwitz, and Elana Levine. The Guiding Light was originally created as a daily radio serial program in 1937. The 15-minute episodes aired during the day, sponsored by advertisers who targeted homemakers with commercials for soap and cleaning products. The Guiding Light transitioned to television in 1952 and remained on the air until 2009, becoming America’s longest running soap opera. The Guiding Light was just one of the many soaps created by Irna Phillips. She is credited with inventing the soap opera, due to her prolific writing of the serial dramas. This installment of The Sounds of America profiles Ms. Phillips and The Guiding Light. Frances Myers, who today is a script editor at Days of Our Lives, remembers acting on The Guiding Light as a teenager. Murray Horwitz relives the drama of directing episodes of the show, and author Elana Levine describes the history and impact of the show and its creator, Irna Phillips. An episode of The Guiding Light radio program is being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Every year, the U.S. Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to preserve for all time in the National Recording Registry. These recordings include music, speeches, public events, native languages, historical moments, sporting events… audio that’s important to our American culture and heritage.

5-part podcast series as a companion to the NOVA/BBC Universe Revealed Television program. Exploring the science of the universe, hosted by Dr. Alok Patel. The series was published by GBH and PRX.