Best Evan Rowland Podcasts (2024)

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Arnold Schoenberg at 150: a complicated and crucial man 54:05

1h ago54:05

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Arnold Schoenberg’s music tore a hole in the fabric of the twentieth century. Over the course of his life, he charted a new course through expressionism, atonality, and ultimately to the invention of twelve tone serialism. As the father of the Second Viennese School, he’s been both cursed and adored (often at the same time) by the people who’ve tak…

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Sandy Evans the eternal collaborator, and the music of speech 54:05

15m ago54:05

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Jazz has always been about innovation and collaboration, and saxophonist and composer Sandy Evans has excelled on both counts for nearly four decades. She returns to The Music Show studio to perform live with an eclectic trio—the bass trombone of Adrian Sherriff and Suresh Vaidyanathan's ghatam (Indian clay drum). Sandy reflects on a life filled wi…

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Exploring the World of Play feat. Claire Goss 9:15

4d ago9:15

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Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It's how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…

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Elizabeth Holden, author of "Mighty Millie Novak" 1:00:26

1h ago1:00:26

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https://www.elizabeth-holden.comElizabeth Holden (she/her) is a writer, a physics teacher, a travel company owner, an X-Files podcast host, and an avid roller derby player. She believes the ideal conditions in which to write a novel are in the dining car of a train traveling through the Alps, with a pot of tea beside you--though she does most of h…

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Gator Tales #35: Montrell Johnson, Lauren Donovan 22:52

1d ago22:52

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Episode 35 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, presented by UF Health, is all about transfers making an impact!Kelley kicks things off with Gators running back Montrell Johnson, fresh off a 71-yard touchdown run and a career milestone of 2,500 rushing yards. Johnson reflects on his journey from Louisiana to Florida and his role as a team leader this s…

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Lee Evans Lee: Work It Momma: Update Your Wardrobe with Silhouettes That Mean Business 44:04

1d ago44:04

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If you could live in your gym clothes, would you? What if your workwear was as comfortable as athleisure? With tuxedo silhouettes made of lyra and spandex, Founder/CEO Lee Evans Lee of Mrs. Mommabear Workwear has cracked the code! Her collections, with names like After Glow and Love Letters, pay homage to the women she admired at various phases of …

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The Pizza or the Basket? (Amusement Park Horror w/ Alanna Shaffer) 58:34

1h ago58:34

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We're joined by public historian and musical improviser Alanna Shaffer to discuss real-world amusement park horror and Dippin' Dots scams at Dorney Park. Alanna shares thoughts about story vs plot, new character drives, and everyone's personal breaking point after a day with no water. To see Alanna and Thank You, Places in person, check out their m…

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Larry Sitsky turns 90, and Chloe Rowlands crosses the country with her trumpet 54:08

6d ago54:08

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Composer Larry Sitsky is a charming sort of thorn in the side of the Australian music scene, and he’s about to turn 90. In this conversation recorded at the 2024 Canberra International Music Festival, he doesn’t hold back. New York based trumpeter Chloe Rowlands divides her time between playing with art brass quartet the Westerlies, and with groups…

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The last violin of Harry Vatiliotis, and writing for big band and strings 54:07

1h ago54:07

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Romano Crevici has been playing violins made by Harry Vatiliotis for decades. Now drawing to the end of their respective careers, Harry has made one final instrument, which will be Romano's last violin too. The process, challenged by sore joints, thin skin, and Harry's caring responsibilities to the love of his life Maria, have been captured in a m…

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: How Kids Show Up in the World, feat. Claire Goss 2:27

11d ago2:27

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Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It’s how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…

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Patricia E. Vance: Game On: Tips for Parents on Navigating the World of Video Games 47:58

13d ago47:58

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190.6 million Americans ages 5-90 play video games and 61% report playing a video game at least one hour per week. Video games have evolved over the decades and have become more than just entertainment— they teach team building, critical thinking skills, and are a means for socializing. Patricia E. Vance, President of the ESRB who has spent over 20…

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Turner's Turn: Geraldine Turner 54:04

11d ago54:04

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Good times and bum times, she’s seen them all and she’s here: Geraldine Turner, lynchpin of the Australian music theatre scene from 1970s repertory to the current run of The Mousetrap, reflects on her massive career (so far), her love of Sondheim, and Judy Garland. Geraldine Turner is performing in The Mousetrap until 15 September. Music heard in t…

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Kate Fagan’s Song in the Grass, and what makes a perfect News theme 54:03

1d ago54:03

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Friend of The Music Show Kate Fagan’s new book of poetry is entitled Song in the Grass and it’s full of music. She returns to the show to talk about the book, the relationship between her musical and poetic writing, and her enduring connection to folk artists Peggy Seeger and Lisa O’Neill. The ABC’s iconic old News theme is new again: a new version…

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Carol Goodman, author of "Return to Wyldcliffe Heights" 51:07

2h ago51:07

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https://carolgoodman.comCarol Goodman is the author of twenty-three novels, including The Widow’s House and The Night Visitor, which won the 2018 and 2020 Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her books have been translated into sixteen languages. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her family and teaches literature and writing at The New School and SUNY New P…

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Gator Tales #34: Graham Mertz, Shemar James, Daviana Vaka 30:41

7d ago30:41

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The new athletic year begins with Episode 34 of the Gator Tales Podcast with Sean Kelley.In this episode, Kelley sits down with Gators quarterback Graham Mertz and Gators linebacker Shemar James for a combo interview. The three discuss the upcoming season and go into detail about the Gators offense and defense from each of the team leaders' perspec…

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Sascha Mayer: Pumping in Peace — Transforming Public Spaces for Breastfeeding Moms 34:12

6h ago34:12

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Overview Breastfeeding offers countless benefits for mothers and babies, yet many women struggle to sustain it due to societal barriers and a lack of proper facilities. Mamava’s Co-founders, Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, addressed this issue by creating portable lactation pods, providing a private and comfortable space for mothers on the go. T…

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Designing a Spooky Game (Part 3): Mr. Bones' Wild Ride 41:02

21m ago41:02

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We continue our design of a creepy amusement park game, starting with the question, "What does bad behavior look like in an amusement park?" In this episode, we begin with a lot of questions, and end with a roadmap to a first playtest that includes character weaknesses, theme park-related goals, and an unreliable park map filled with skulls and cro…

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Polyrhythms, percussion and pop music with Tune-Yards, and how to start a record label 54:09

5d ago54:09

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Harnessing looping pedals, percussion and vocal manipulation, Tune-Yards make a very big sound for a core membership of two people. It's been ten years since the experimental pop project released their third album Nikki Nack and creepy hit Water Fountain. Songwriter and singer Merrill Garbus is on The Music Show to talk about the duo's complex rhyt…

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Herbie Hancock on keys & Tenzin Choegyal on the roof of the world 54:09

11d ago54:09

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Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock returns to The Music Show. He’s a bandleader, a composer and a professor, and at the age of 84 he’s got one of the longest living memories in the jazz world. He joins Andy to remember collaborators like Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, and to ask whether jazz can be a path towards peace. Tenzin Choegyal is a Tibe…

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REPLAY: Natalie Morales - Home is Where the Heart is: Exploring Cultures, Cuisines, and the Human Connection 43:08

21h ago43:08

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As a longtime news anchor, former host of “Access Hollywood” and co-host of “Access Hollywood Live,” current West Coast Anchor of the TODAY Show and correspondent of Dateline NBC and NBC Nightly News, Natalie Morales is a beloved household name. So it's only natural that she released a bestselling cookbook called At Home With Natalie: Simple Recipe…

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Becoming Ella Fitzgerald 54:06

16d ago54:06

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For someone referred to as "the Queen of Jazz" and "First Lady of Song", there's a surprising amount we don't know about legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. She didn't fit the image of a star: she was incredibly polite, avoided drugs and swearing, and kept her private life entirely private. But when she sang, people listened. Her clear diction, …

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Deep listening in Japan's music cafés, and Finnish fiddler Pekka Kuusisto with US songwriter Gabriel Kahane 54:06

27d ago54:06

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Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto makes a welcome return to The Music Show, this time with American singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane. They talk about collaborating and songwriting and perform live in the studio; and Pekka tells us about completing and conducting a symphony by his late brother, Jaakko Kuusisto. When was the last time you sat down and…

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Samreen Arshad: Finding the Beauty Within: From Postpartum to the Perfect Shade 54:11

5d ago54:11

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In this episode, Kanika interviews Samreen Arshad, the visionary behind Samreen's Vanity, an all-inclusive makeup line. We delved into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, discussed the importance of creating makeup shades for women of color, and explored her personal experiences with motherhood and postpartum depression. Samreen shared valuable …

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Designing a Spooky Game (Part 2): The Setting 47:04

6d ago47:04

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How can you use simple rules to create a complex setting? In the second part of this live design series, Hannah and Evan take a swing at world and character mechanics. To create a spooky, surreal environment, they’re forced to come up with new ways to approach worldbuilding and character design. Links/Credits: Website: turtlebun.com Patreon: patreo…

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From stage dives to infights: the birth of Australian punk 54:08

1M ago54:08

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How The Saints and Radio Birdman paved the way for punk and independent music in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Christine Anu weaves her story in music and countertenor Iestyn Davies makes his Australian debut 54:08

1M ago54:08

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Australian music icon and proud Torres Strait Islander Christine Anu has just released her first album of new music in 20 years. Waku-Minaral A Minalay was recorded across the Pacific in places like New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands and the Solomon Islands - utilising traditional percussion instruments like the Warup (drums),…

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Cynthia Pelayo, author of "Forgotten Sisters" 37:52

19d ago37:52

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Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet.Pelayo writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief, mourning, and cycles of violence. She is the author of Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Into the Forest and All the Way Through, Children of Chicago…

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Roo Powell: Summer Cyber Smarts — Digital Parenting Tips & Online Safety 37:56

12d ago37:56

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Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice an…

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How jazz contributed to a Congolese coup, and Rafael Karlen's composition for a lost city 54:05

1M ago54:05

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In 1961, the first elected leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was assassinated just months after the country’s newfound independence. Unbeknownst to themselves, US jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Dizzie Gillespie, Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln played an unlikely role in his death. Belgian director Johan Grimonprez joi…

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Baritone and composer Roderick Williams, and remembering activist and singer Bernice Johnson Reagon 54:05

2M ago54:05

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With a voice comfortable singing baroque repertoire and world premieres, Roderick Williams is one of the most sought-after baritones in the UK. He’s also an arranger and composer (he wrote music for King Charles’ coronation), but tells Andrew Ford that his most important label is ‘musician’. He’s in Australia for concerts at the Australian Festival…

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Designing a Spooky Game (Part 1): The Brainstorm 48:03

1M ago48:03

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What makes a game hack manageable in scope and size? Hannah and Evan delve back into game design to create a creepy amusement park Questlandia hack on the fly. They begin by brainstorming moods, moments, mechanics, and materials for a spoooooky game. From doppelgangers to malevolent crowds to corn dogs, they end with a wealth of ideas for the next …

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Michelle Brandriss: Label Everything! - Preparing for Back to School & Daycare 35:10

1M ago35:10

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This episode is brought to you by Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was a mom who set out to solve an age old problem - making the best name labels when her son started daycare. She wanted them to be creative, fun, durable, and remain intact when thrown in the dishwasher or washing machine. She did exactly that - Name Bubbles’ is dedicated t…

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Radical Son on soulful learnings, and the picturesque compositions of Christopher Cerrone 53:57

1M ago53:57

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Kamilaroi and Tongan singer and musician Radical Son (AKA David Leha) has just released his second album, a full decade after his debut. Called Bilambiyal (The Learning) it demonstrates his growth as a songwriter with a knack for weaving personal stories alongside wider reflections on culture, community and Country. He's also a masterful collaborat…

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Brett Dean's Hamlet and Linda May Han Oh's bass 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn's Hamlet (2017) has been one of the most successful operas of recent years with performances at the Glyndebourne Festival, the Adelaide Festival, New York's Metropolitan Opera and the Bavarian State Opera. Now it comes to the Sydney Opera House in its original production by Neil Armfield, with the tenor Allan Clayton,…

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