These short vignettes, "sonic IDs," are sound portraits and short stories that weave throughout the broadcast day of WCAI. Below you'll find samples of the hundreds in our archives. We'll also post new sonics, added as we get them.
Atlantic Public Media helps create the "Sonic IDs." The core producing team for Sonic ID project is Jay Allison, Viki Merrick, and the staff of WCAI.
See what the broadcasting newspaper Current has to say about the Sonic ID project.
An archive of some of our earliest sonics is here.
The Sonic ID project was awarded a regional Edward R. Murrow award for the best use of sound by the Radio Television News Directors Association.
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Alex Emmons shucks an oyster. Produced by Monique LaBorde and Atlantic Public Media. -
Ronnie Bereta deals with tourists in a crowded Provincetown during the Fourth of July. Produced by Atlantic Public Media.
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Suzy Selligson talks about underwhelming experiences with sailing. Produced by Sean Corcoran and Atlantic Public Media.
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The late Terri Rae Smith re-imagines life for school children in the 1800s. Produced by Atlantic Public Media
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George Mock details different types of old oil in his shop. Produced by Atlantic Public Media.
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The late Vernon "Bunny" Lopez shares where he found the lamps in his house. Produce by Viki Merrick and Atlantic Public Media.
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Hairdresser Dougie Freeman on dancing for discounts at his salon in Provincetown. Produced by Atlantic Public Media.
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Lobsterman Rob Martin on why lobsters are smarter than you think. Produced by Atlantic Public Media.
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The late Wampanoag Chief Bunny Lopez on how he acquired the name "Silent Drum". Produced by Viki Merrick and Atlantic Public Media.
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John Christian calls himself a hunter-gatherer. Produced by Chrissie Bodznick and Atlantic Public Media
