Pass the Mic is a podcast series from Berklee's office of Alumni Affairs.
Cohosted by the Digital Engagement team, Jaquel Eley and Padriac Farma, the award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast gives the Berklee Alumni community a chance to grow and learn from one another.
If you would like to support Berklee, visit berklee.edu/giving
Emmy-winning alum Hughie Stone Fish ’10 joins us for our season four opener!
Hughie walks us through the journey of his career from learning piano to teaching at The Second City to performing in front of millions on Bring the funny. With all of his success, he was most excited to talk about his nonprofit The Arts Project Syracuse (TAPS) and their new album Sounds of Unity.
Video Companions:
Welcome to Syracuse:
https://youtu.be/l9xtXqJxs_8?si=pgheJ1RdBVI52zry (https://youtu.be/l9xtXqJxs_8?si=pgheJ1RdBVI52zry)
A Minute With | Hughie Stone Fish:
https://youtu.be/lZniNy0f6bQ?si=NmWB5BX7-x_yV-7q (https://youtu.be/lZniNy0f6bQ?si=NmWB5BX7-x_yV-7q)
The Arts Project Syracuse:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JWcwBAgoOAXXty6Se96lY2GdPHllvYi5/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JWcwBAgoOAXXty6Se96lY2GdPHllvYi5/view?usp=sharing)
25 Jun 2026
Mel Fine ’23
In this episode Mel Fine takes us through their process of developing artistic style, design, songwriting, and persona. Mel delivers Pass the Mic's very first in-studio performance and walks us through the thinking process of a new song.
To learn more about Mel, visit: https://melfinemusic.com/ (https://melfinemusic.com/)
Closing Song: Higher by Vincint ’13
Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving (https://www.berklee.edu/giving)
27 May 2026
The Call-in Show!
In this episode we take a look back at the student employees who helped shape Alumni Affairs Digital Engagement. With a healthy dose of nostalgia, we connect, catch up, and reminisce on memories past.
Guests (In order of Appearance):
Joesph Dreeszen, Senior Director of Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving
Hui Kim ’22
Tom Foster ’25
Jonah Stuhr ’24
Faride Blanco ’19
Music:
Dreams on Hold by Sarah Eide ’14
Crayola by Sheisa
Special Thanks:
Lea Washington ’20
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Mark Kelley
Jan Esbra
Mariya Ksondzyk
Matt Sallee
Natalie Toro
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
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18
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YouTube
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Engagement
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