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Calibre Audio brings the joy of audiobooks to anyone struggling to access print. We feel passionately that a print disability, or any difficulty in holding a book should not be a barrier to the pleasure and enrichment of reading. Everyone, no matter their personal social or financial circumstances, deserves to immerse themselves in a good book, and unleash the power of their imagination. These podcasts cover new books, author interviews and a whole load more…
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Calibre Echo is our general newsletter for Calibre members with a wide range of news, updates and other useful information about Calibre. Calibre Echo is produced as Spring and Autumn editions.
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On occasion we have the opportunity to interview authors and feature the conversation in our bi-annual newsletter “The Echo” but these are often edited to reduce the recording to a suitable length. Here you can access the talk in full to discover a little more about the authors we have spoken to.
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Eyes & Ears

Ealan Osborne & Brad Pipkins

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Hosted by brothers from other mothers Brad Pipkins and Ealan Osborne, the Eyes and Ears Podcast is an informal, casual dive into all things movies, home theater, music and whatever else these irreverent goofballs decide to talk about. Come join the conversation Tuesdays at 7PM EST/4PM PST on YouTube, or listen later on your favorite podcast platform and laugh along with them!
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Drama On One

Drama On One

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RTÉ Radio Drama is one of the oldest audio theatre departments in the radio world. For decades, we have proudly brought our audience the very best dramatic writing and performances for radio. We seek to create a radio drama archive of the highest calibre, reflecting our national culture and talent within the international context in which it sits. We aim to support and develop new writing and new acting and directorial talent and to provide a vibrant and dynamic stage for both. Above all els ...
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Still Curious

Danu Poyner | Grokkist

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Curiosity is a gift we start with but often lose. So what about those people who are still curious? Grokkist founder Danu Poyner meets people who insist on relating to the world with curiosity and care and talks to them about the red thread that runs through their life story and which ultimately empowers them to flourish as their unrepeatable selves. Find out more at https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast
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What would be considered overkill in a home theater when it comes to how many channels you have? What's the minimum amount that would get the best experience? We tackle these questions and much more in this week's episode, featuring our good friend Tarrus from The Fun Waste of Time Podcast! Check it out! :)…
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Brad is solo in this episode, since Ealan had a family reunion! And what an episode this turned out to be! Give Brad some love for taking the wheel and driving this topic of 8K, and if it's really worth it, considering manufacturers are already scaling back on the whole 8K craze that started a few years ago. Check it out, fam!…
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With the re-release of Gravity on Blu-ray with the Atmos soundtrack making waves in the home theater space right now, Brad and I wanted to discuss what makes an immersive audio mix...immersive? And what about a bad audio mix takes us out of the movie? But of course, we also answer your questions from the live stream and go off on tangents, as usual…
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A new milestone! Get ready folks, because this is our first official guest interview episode! Bert Van Daele, the CTO of NEWAURO BV (Auro 3D) joins us and we talk all things Auro 3D, the new Auro CX and Auro Scene codecs, Auromatic Upmixer, and much more! Auro has seemingly risen from the ashes of bankruptcy, and we're here for it! Very exciting st…
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Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us. Conversation Themes The Value of Outliers Social Norms an…
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This week, we're starting a new tradition! With every episode that ends in a "1," we're gonna do an "ask us anything" stream where you get to ask what's on your mind, and we'll try our best to give you the answer you wanted! Ha! :) Some good stuff was discussed throughout this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show!…
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With AI generative artwork and videos all the rage nowadays, is there a future where AI can help solve issues in your home theater? Whether that be enlarging a picture to near-perfect pixel density, or advancements in room correction software? And do you even use voice commands with Google or Alexa or Siri? Let's discuss!…
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Are you excited about the prospect of franchise films like the new Deadpool & Wolverine? Or perhaps Gladiator 2 coming out later this year? Were you like us and got some serious Marvel fatigue once Avengers: Endgame, well...ended? We discuss the shift in focus in Hollywood where money and analytics and fulfilling consumers' need to binge new conten…
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Where do you draw the line on diminishing returns when it comes to home theater equipment? Are you really getting a $15,000 experience with speakers that cost that much? How do manufacturers like Trinnov and Kaleidescape get away with charging such a high premium on convenience alone? We discuss this and much more on this week's podcast! Hooray!…
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At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Auro BV unveiled a new scalable streaming audio codec named Auro CX that Auro claims will revolutionize the game by having near uncompressed quality audio even through television broadcasts and streaming. And DTS was back at CES claiming their "IMAX Enhanced Signature Sound by DTS" will debut on Disney Plus sometime in 202…
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The good, the bad & the ugly can perfectly describe the various movies that have been adapted from video games. In this episode, we go over some memories we have when we were youngins, immediately going out to the movie theater to see our favorite video game characters come to life on the big screen. Yeah...going to movie theaters? Who does that an…
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With Dune 2 having a great opening weekend at the box office, are theaters making a comeback? Or is still going to be reserved for tent pole films with large budgets? Is there no room for indie films anymore, saving their money on a limited theatrical release and going straight to streaming platforms? We discuss this, and answer your home theater q…
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In this episode, Brad and Ealan discuss the upcoming Jurassic World film that will be directed by the incredible Gareth Edwards. What could he improve - if anything - to the franchise that had quite the flop the last go 'round? We also discuss James Cameron a bit, Peter Jackson, and answer questions at the end.…
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Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded "Life as A.." podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work. Christopher's story in brief Christopher didn’t have a Plan A. He …
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Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of 'More To That', an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life. Lawrence's story in brief Lawrence grew up feeling abund…
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Kenny Albert, the TNT, Fox, Rangers and Knicks play by play guy, joins SFTS to talk about his new book, A Mic For All Seasons, his career, a life in broadcasting, the Rangers and a look ahead to the Winter Classic in Seattle where the Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus Russo discusses John Hynes impact on the Minnesota Wild, with the t…
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Wild broadcaster and former center Wes Walz talks about the differences he's seeing between the Minnesota Wild of last week and now, the penalty kill changes, why Mats Zuccarello keeps getting better, the evolution of Marco Rossi and the impact old pal Rick Tocchet has had on the Canucks and Brock Boeser. Plus Russo provides an update on Wild prosp…
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On the latest Straight From the Source, Mike Russo and Joe Smith take a look back at a tumultuous week for the underachieving Wild, Russo's exit interview with Dean Evason, the John Hynes era, the prospect pipeline which has become a strength for the Wild and if this team can rebound to get back into a playoff spot in the West.Plus, Russo and Smith…
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If you could gift someone a life-changing learning experience, what would it be and why? We discuss the combined wisdom of 27 of my podcast guests and what it means for how we approach the practice of education. Where, when, and how do moments of truly life-changing learning actually happen? What do they look like? When have you had a learning expe…
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Special guest Ellie Wallwork joins the Calibre team to chat about her experience on the set of Doctor Who in celebration of the show's 60th anniversary. Ellie is an actress with a visual impairment who starred in episode 9 of the 11th series, "It Takes You Away", as the character of Hanne, a blind girl who's been abandoned by her Father in a cabin …
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More than 300 Wild fans shows up to O'Leary's Tolv in Stockholm for this special SFTS with Russo and Joe Smith. Lots of questions from fans, plus guests Chris Johnston, our NHL insider from TSN and the Athletic, and Anthony LaPanta, the voice of the Minnesota Wild on television, as the Wild get set to participate in the NHL Global Series. Learn mor…
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Amanda is a liriodendress, a human embodiment of the tulip poplar tree. We discuss her journey of reconnecting with nature, listening to the wisdom of plants, and exploring alternative ways of knowing in her pursuit of heart-centred living. Episode Summary Raised in a conservative Baptist church, Amanda always felt the divinity in the world but que…
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On this edition of Straight From the Source, Russo announces a fan meetup and live podcast in Stockholm, and Wild director of team operations and alumni relations Andrew Heydt returns to talk about planning Sweden, other travel adventures, his relationship with the band OAR and potentially another 'Crazy Game of Hockey' next summer, why he has an A…
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Derek Stepan, who just retired after 1,000-plus regular season and playoff games, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about his career, which included long playoff runs, a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a hat trick in his first NHL game and world junior stardom. We discuss Carolina's Cup aspirations and ageless Brent Burns, the future of the Arizona Coyote…
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion and new Wild winger Pat Maroon is Russo's guest on this week's Straight from the Source, and colleague Joe Smith joins Russo to dissect every facet of the Wild's training camp thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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