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Bernie Wagenblast

@berniew.bsky.social

transportation journalist, voice actor

976 Followers  |  60 Following  |  47 Posts  |  Joined: 31.01.2024  |  2.1091

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Hi, Ben! I’m not terribly active here.

02.12.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

While the message remains the same, the style has changed a bit. Now, we're taught to cough or sneeze into the crook of our arms and there are few men who carry handkerchiefs.

02.12.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for coming along on the ride with me! Happy Thanksgiving!

26.11.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Transit A short documentary (3:47) created in 2024 for International Day of Transgender Visibility.

Wow! Nearly 1,000 followers in the last few days. Thank you! I need to post more content.

A link I had on a previous post is broken so here's a new one for the short film (3:47) about me. This won several awards, including a Grand Clio and a Gold Cannes Lion. vimeo.com/1042302915

25.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When I've been with friends I will say my announcement live in unison with the recording so they can hear it in stereo. πŸ˜„

24.11.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My announcements are pre-recorded so I’m not able to do that.

24.11.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Since I don’t want to steal credit from my friend Charlie Pellett, I do want to point out that he is the one that says β€œStand clear of the closing doors, please.” I’m the voice that you were hear in the numbered line stations telling you how long before your train arrives.

24.11.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 586    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3

I continue to work on my voice and feel that it sounds more feminine now than it did when this was recorded. I still use the β€œguy voiceβ€œ as needed. When I do public speaking engagements, I will make an announcement in the old voice, and it always gets a great reaction from the crowd.

21.11.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing, Karen!

21.11.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No apology necessary, Kacey. My name (which is my real name) has made it more memorable. It's German and spelled like wagen in Volkswagen, with an "e" instead of an "o."

15.09.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Raising trans visibility is one of my life goals. I never know where it’s going to take me. Last night it was being the public address announcer for a half inning at the Brooklyn Cyclones game.

31.08.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not sure what would be in it but how about Speonk or Quogue?

31.08.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Amy!

29.08.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
In Transit

Hey there, Bluesky friends & followers! What (if anything) would you like to see me post about? I'm known for a couple of things. One is transportation communications and the other is being a fairly public trans woman. Here's an example where they intersect: www.intransit.nyc/short-film

27.08.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The voice that says "Stand clear of the closing doors please" is my friend Charlie Pellett. I'm the voice in the numbered line stations telling you how long before your train arrives and, "Please stand away from the platform edge."

21.07.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope it was a positive shaking to your core!

21.07.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Brian! Without fail when I do the "subway voice" for audiences it's met with a mix of cheers, laughter and applause.

09.07.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to this!

14.06.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, it was recent. It was recorded just a couple of weeks ago.

05.04.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.04.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for highlighting my new Franklin Square announcement! First time I’ve heard it being played in service.

05.04.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you, MTA!

03.04.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, NACTO!

03.04.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Allison!

03.04.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, ETA!

03.04.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not seeing where I can delete this comment. It doesn't appear to be one of the options on the pull-down menu.

31.03.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We won the best documentary short award at the Garden State Film Festival!

31.03.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So excited to have my film, In Transit, being shown at the Garden State Film Festival this month! #GSFF

08.03.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing!

23.02.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

20.02.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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