Contributor to:
Podcasts and
Radio
With a diverse audio and editorial background, Sam has created and contributed to a wide variety of audio storytelling projects.
The Build: Presented by Square and TILIT NYC
For two seasons, Sam has been the producer and engineer on The Build, a podcast following the construction and opening of brand new restaurants in New York City. Sam coordinated recordings, edited scripts, coached voice over, and collaborated across multiple teams and partners to bring the stories of Ramen by Ra and El Camarón Peludo to life.
Digital Island Studios
Since 2025, Sam has served at Digital Island Studios in Manhattan as a staff engineer, providing recording, unicast/multicast, editing, and live sound services for numerous clients. Whether broadcasting live to NPR member stations, recording concerts and podcasts in the field, or assembling shows in the studio, Sam brings his audio expertise into professional, nationwide audio projects.
Heritage Radio Network
From 2024 to 2026, Sam was a producer, audio engineer, and reporter for NYC-based food podcasting network Heritage Radio Network, or HRN. As a Research and Radio Fellow, Sam wrote stories and produced numerous episodes of Meat + Three, including the Signal Award and Davey Award winning "The Bittersweet History of Pralines".
Sam then engineered and produced several different podcasts on the network, including Meat + Three, Japan Eats!, Progressive Hedonist with Dana Cowin, and Pizza Quest. Sam has also produced, engineered, and hosted multi-episode arcs on the network for the limited series From The Pantry. Below, you can find examples of Sam's work as an engineer, producer, and reporter at HRN.
Radio: Local News & Interviews
At WTJU, the University of Virginia's official radio station, Sam was in charge of creating multiple segments for broadcast. This involved not only recording and mixing, but also researching subjects and conducting interviews with them. Below are two examples of local news segments Sam created: