Podcast
The Subway Portraits
Hosted by Christina Baez · EN
The Subway Portraits is a living history of people’s most memorable experiences riding in New York City’s MTA Subway.
So whether you’re a subway rider or someone who is curious about NYC, NYC’s Subway, or if you just like storytelling, tune in every other Sunday.
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10: The Zone, The Room, The Unexplainable & More
Apr 2, 202300:15:30Tap to summarizeCommuters of New York City MTA's subway system reminisce on their most memorable moments riding on one of the largest public transit systems in the world. Dance Off - In the zone and feeling the music around the haters. The Rat Pack - Subway riders don't usually get to see into the exclusive rooms underground, but this is what happened when one did. The Unanimous Choice - Commuter's were all on the same page during this particular ride. Commuter Commiseration - From frustration to laughs with an off-duty MTA employee. Unexplainable - There's running in this one. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: F Train, L Train, N Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com Shop: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shop Advertise on the Show: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise
Transcribe →09: The Fam, The Support, The Date & More
Mar 19, 202300:16:51Tap to summarizeCommuters of New York City MTA's subway system reminisce on their most memorable moments riding on one of the largest public transit systems in the world. The Familiar Uncle - Trippin' with the fam on the train. Love in the Time of Gremlin Mode - Late night surprises. Return Policy - Receipt on deck, but can this be returned? Stranger Support - When help is needed, help is given. Ticket to Nowhere - Dude was going, going, gone. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 2 Train, 5 Train, 6 Train, A Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US:www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraitswww.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.comShop: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shopAdvertise on the Show: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise
Transcribe →08: The Everlasting, The Disgust, The News & More
Mar 5, 202300:16:11Tap to summarizeCommuter tales full of surprises, realizations and lasting memories. Coincidentally Everlasting - Realizations on a crowded train. Finger Messaging - Fingers, Feelings, Feet – oh my. Young, Dumb and Dirty - Not thinking in a dark subway car back in the 90's. Unexpected Drop In - A rush hour surprise for all. Notorious' Death - Back in 1997, rapper Biggie Smalls died, this commuter found out on the A train. Click here to watch animated version. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: A Train, 6 Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US:www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraitswww.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com Shop: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/shop Advertise on the Show: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/advertise
Transcribe →07: The Beginning, The First, The Rest & More
Feb 19, 202300:26:21Tap to summarizeAfter inviting you all to share your subway experiences, I have finally added some of my most memorable stories to the archive. Inception - How 'The Subway Portraits' project began. Lucid Nostalgia - Animals, art, and anxiety – my earliest memory of riding on NYC's subway. Unlawful Chivalry - Pandemic restitution for all. Broke Dancer - This dude is going to dance no matter what. Da Voice - A voice that changed this commute. ILY - Romance on the uptown D. Graceful - The 180 experience. Buggin' Out - No bugs were harmed during this experience. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, D Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ WATCH: Animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com
Transcribe →06: The Magician, The Pistol, The Fireworks & More
Nov 29, 202000:15:20Tap to summarizeThese tales are as wild and unexpected as any subway ride. Magic Words - An unexpected trick makes a funny trip. Yak Attack - The title says it all. Light 'Em Up - A tragic display of karma. Welcome to the Gun Show - This dudes piece left a lasting impression. It’s Electric - Another one bites the dust. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, D Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte For more information visit: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com
Transcribe →05: The Earrings, The Promise, The Bounce & More
Nov 15, 202000:16:26Tap to summarizeEarrings, a short promise, and bouncy motions… these tales are as wild and unexpected as any subway ride could be. The Train Bounce - Guys in this train car stomped to a very particular beat. Hoop There It Is - The cutie on this ride made a daring move, but it’s not what you think. Heated But Chilled - Tensions rise almost as fast as they wind down. Click here to watch animated version. Mind Thy Neighbor - No signs or warnings, so he took the seat. The Promise - Second place is just as nice. Open Mic - Sometimes conductors aren’t the only ones making announcements. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, 2 Train, D Train, L Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: CB
Transcribe →04: The Snack, The Frazzles, The Change & More
Nov 1, 202000:19:34Tap to summarizeListen to the newest batch of tales from New York City's subway riders. Snack and Stare - G Train, This passenger maintains impeccable eye contact while eating an unusual snack. Click here to watch animated version. Triggered - D train, Back in the 90’s this teen’s spidey sense tingled. Change Gon’ Come - F Train, Someone looking for change was actually looking for something else. We’ve All Been There - R/N/W Train, Camaraderie where you don’t want it. First Time Frazzles - Path to MTA, Riding the subway at Penn Station can be overwhelming. Mask Off - C Train, Pandemic tensions rise when a mask-less passenger boards the train. Escaping the Stench - E train, Can these riders make a great escape? MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: C Train, D Train, E Train, F Train, G Train, R/N/W Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte
Transcribe →03: The Tricks, The Treats, The Creeps & More
Oct 18, 202000:17:58Tap to summarizeHalloween tales from the subway, plus other tales so wild — they may as well have been on a creepy Halloween night! Thrown Then Blown - L Train, When recycling isn’t the best option. Showtime Academy - L Train, A behind the scene glimpse into the world of subway car dancers. Adventure Times - F Train, Multiple subway acts on this train make it a classic NYC ride. I Hear It’s Good Luck - Q Train, An unideal Halloween treat on this train platform marks the start of Scorpio season. Click here to watch animated version. No Place Like Home - M Train, Everyone wants to go home, no matter whose it is. The Indecent Proposal - 1 Train, In an empty train car, does this commuter bite at these wild propositions? Multiple Personalities - M Train, The Matrix gets super meta for this trio. The Normal Woman - E Train, A sure way to get a seat on a crowded train. MTA LINES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: 1 Train, E Train, F Train, L Train, M Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits www.Twitter.com/TheSubwayPort Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte
Transcribe →02: The Spill, The Photo, The Zen & More
Oct 4, 202000:17:51Tap to summarizeThis week we’re sharing the following stories: Caffeine Kick - Spilled coffee leads to a traumatic experience. No Filter - Contemporary portraiture goes wrong. Doppelgänger or Nah? - A serendipitous spotting redefined this relationship. Back to Back on the Track - Is the 7 dangerous? Slowing Down Time - Law school anxieties get settled on the train. The Unsolved Mystery - This is why your train was delayed. Click here to watch animated version. MTA lines mentioned: 1 Train, 7 Train, E Train, J Train, N Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of these stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits FOLLOW US: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte
Transcribe →01: The Breasts, The Dare, The Silence & More
Sep 20, 202000:16:38Tap to summarizeThe show's debut features the following stories: What a Day - Chaos ensues when a bloody stranger wants to steal third base. Click here to watch animated version. Unforeseen Reunion - An unexpected run-in takes an unexpected turn. Click here to watch animated version. All Eyes on Me - What happens when the dare could cost you your legs? Click here to watch animated version. A Parent’s Love - This parental affection knows no bounds. Click here to watch animated version. Literary Connection - A connection between two people. Click here to watch animated version. The Eerie Silence - Experiencing 9/11 from the underground. Click here to watch animated version. The Wet Seat - Mortified and disturbed after barely dodging this sticky situation. MTA lines mentioned this episode: 1 Train, 2 Train, F Train, Q Train Want to be a part of this project? Visit our site to record your own story: www.TheSubwayPortraits.com/record/ Watch animated versions of stories: www.YouTube.com/@TheSubwayPortraits Follow us: www.Instagram.com/TheSubwayPortraits Sound mixing and music by: Mike Jeannotte
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