Best Collectif Podcasts (2024)

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#76 The Rule of Thirds 1:14:33

11M ago1:14:33

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Recommendations: Ryan: The Bear, Season 2 Tim: Platonic Jon: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Patreon post-show for this episode is free for everyone.By Whatevertown

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Live music and Resilience 24:44

1y ago24:44

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This episode is conducted by Juliette with Live DMA, the European network for live music associations. Today's topic is resiliance, the capacity to adapt and transform in the face of change.By Live DMA

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Cafés culture et nuisance sonore - Collectif Culture Bar-Bars 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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Un épisode spécial en français, sur le thème des nuisances sonores. Chloé Lebail du collectif culture Bar-Bars aborde avec nous la question des plaintes pour les bars-concerts situés en centre-ville.By Live DMA

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The topic of Noise Diplomacy 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

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In this episode, Juliette analyzes the relationship between venues and their neighbours, and more specifically about noise complaints. What solutions exist to accomodate live music and peace with locals ?By Live DMA

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Diving into the world of amateur artists 21:11

1+ y ago21:11

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Welcome to the backstage of the European live music sector. In this episode, Juliette wants to dive into the world of amateur artists in Europe.By Live DMA

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Bansoa Sigam – Entrepreneuse culturelle, muséologue, curatrice et présidente de l'Association Panafricaine pour les Arts et la Culture 36:25

2y ago36:25

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Bansoa Sigam, Entrepreneuse culturelle, muséologue, curatrice et présidente de l’Association Panafricaine pour les Arts et la Culture. Elle nous parle de l’importance de la place de l’art dans son parcours personnel, d’art et le patrimoine culturel africain,, d’estime de soi et d’entreprenariat. + sur Bansoa Le sit…

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Sira Carrere - Psychologue du travail, coach carrière & fondatrice du cabinet Bliss 56:17

2y ago56:17

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Sira Carrere, psychologue du travail, spécialiste en burn-out, coach carrière et fondatrice du cabinet BLISS. Elle va bien-sûr nous parler de son parcours professionnel ainsi que partager avec nous un bout de son histoire personnelle et familiale ainsi que de l'entreprenariat et de son cabinet BLISS. On s’intéresse…

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Myriam Koné – Artiste-peintre et autrice 49:53

2y ago49:53

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Myriam Koné artiste-peintre et autrice. Elle nous parle de son art ainsi que partage avec nous un bout de son histoire personnelle et familiale, de son cheminement, des étapes par lesquelles elle est passé. On s’intéresse à la place de la peinture et l’écriture dans sa vie ainsi qu’aux différentes manière de faire …

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Inès El-Shikh, militante, co-fondatrice des collectifs antiracistes et féministes Les Foulards Violets et Faites des Vagues 1:10:58

2y ago1:10:58

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Inès El-Shikh, militante, co-fondatrice des collectifs antiracistes et féministes Faites des vagues & Les Foulards Violets qui est composé de femmes musulmanes ou non, portant le foulard ou non, solidaire avec celles qui ont décidé de le porter. Elle va bien-sûr nous parler de son militantisme ainsi que partager av…

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Live Style europe #25 - European and local cultural organisations tackle climate change 23:01

2y ago23:01

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It is a secret for no one that Human activities have harmed (and are harming) our planet and ecosystems. That is why many cultural actors are trying to find other ways of doing which would limit their impact on the planet and which try to counterbalance the domination dynamics in place between humans and their environment.…

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Live Style europe #24 - From Milano to Europe: COVID data, live music scenes and metropolis 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

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These last years, with COVID, the venues’ activities stopped. We, at Live DMA, have released several studies on the impact of COVID restrictions on small and medium sized live music scenes. Today, we would like to dive a little bit more into these studies, notably with the Live DMA coordinator Audrey Guerre. But before taking a look at the European…

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Melissa Haguma, entrepreneuse créative, fondatrice de Bloomons - l’agence de communication durable pour des projets durables 1:03:34

3+ y ago1:03:34

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Melissa Haguma, entrepreneuse créative, fondatrice de Bloomons, une agence spécialisée dans la conception de stratégies de communication cohérentes, à fort impact et s’alignant aux valeurs durables. Elle partage avec nous l’histoire de Bloomons, de sa démission d’un emploi stable à la création de sa propre agence, …

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Vista Eskandari, fondatrice de Vida READS une plateforme qui explore la pensée critique par la littérature noire, arabe, persane et féministe, avocate, activiste, chercheuse et enseignante 56:29

4y ago56:29

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Vista Eskandri, avocate, assistante-doctorante, fondatrice de Vida Reads une plateforme qui explore la pensée critique par la littérature noire, arabe, persane, latino-américaine et féministe, co-fondatrice du collectif féministe et antiraciste Faites des vagues. Elle partage avec nous un bout de son parcours perso…

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Saran Koly, journaliste engagée, spécialiste en communication, fondatrice de Subtile-Media une entreprise média qui célèbre les énergies interculturelles au sein des communautés 1:17:42

4y ago1:17:42

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Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Saran Koly, journaliste engagée, spécialiste en communication, rédactrice en chef de Fields Mag et Perform, fondatrice de Subtile-Media, une entreprise média qui célèbre les énergies interculturelles au sein des communautés. Elle partagera avec nous un bout de son parcours personnel, académique, professionnel mais …

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Stella Tiendrebeogo, psychologue et sexologue engagée qui favorise une approche intersectionnelle pour accompagner les personnes 1:21:16

4y ago1:21:16

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Pour ce premier épisode de la saison 2, je suis heureuse de recevoir Stella Tiendrebeogo, psychologue et sexologue engagée qui favorise une approche intersectionnelle pour accompagner les personnes surtout celles éloignées des prises en charge. Elle partagera avec nous un bout de son parcours personnel, académique, professionnel mais aussi son chem…

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#75 The Exorcizism 47:45

4y ago47:45

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The Season 3 Finale Recommendations Ryan: Lennox Hill Tim: The Great Canadian Baking Show Jon: Unraveled from Polygon We’d love to hear from you. Fill out our quick listener survey to help us plan for Season 4.By Whatevertown

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#74 Summer Pockets 52:24

4y ago52:24

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Note This is a pretty light-hearted episode. If you’d prefer some more topical podcasts, try these episodes: The Daily: Why They’re Protesting Front Burner: Black Canadians reflect on this week’s unrest Today Explained: American Nightmare Code Switch: A Decade of Watching Black People Die The Ezra Klein Show: Why Ta-Nehisi Coates is hopeful If you’…

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#73 Brain Article 45:49

4y ago45:49

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Recommendations Tim: GRIS Jon: Wind of Change Ryan: ColumbusBy Whatevertown

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#72 Dodo Hairlines 48:18

4y ago48:18

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Recommendations Tim & Ryan: Middleditch & Schwartz Jon: CommunityBy Whatevertown

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#71 Birds Are Way More 1:02:07

4y ago1:02:07

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Links Tabletopia The Board Game Remix Kit Ed Balls Day Recommendations Jon: Knives Out Tim: Beefwheat on Twitch Ryan: Good Job!By Whatevertown

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#70 Jazz Math 59:26

4+ y ago59:26

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Recommendations Jon: Kanopy Tim: Guardians by August Burns Red Ryan: FYRE: The Greatest Party that Never HappenedBy Whatevertown

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Episode 20 Kendrick Freeman: Drummer, Percussionist & Teacher, Developing Your Personal Voice, Haitian Polyrhythms, Clarifying Misconceptions about Vodou, Healing and Presence. 1:18:16

4+ y ago1:18:16

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What you just heard is our guest setting an intention for this interview, by singing this little song in Haitian Kreyol. I’m happy to announce that we have our first drummer and percussionist on the show! I’ve seen him perform many times over the years and have always enjoyed something about his playing that is hard to describe. I guess I could say…

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#69 Another Level of Bubble 50:22

4+ y ago50:22

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Would You Rather… …Would you rather be able to control animals with your mind or electronics with your mind? Recommendations Jon: My Brother My Brother and Me Ryan: The Dude Perfect Quarantine Classic Tim: Animal Crossing: New HorizonsBy Whatevertown

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#68 Mona and/or Lisa 53:00

4+ y ago53:00

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By Whatevertown

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Marc Farre: Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, The Craft of Songwriting: Where do Songs Come From? The Value of Self-Discipline and Perils of Perfectionism, Being Your Own Benefactor. 1:33:33

4+ y ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Marc Farre: Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, The Craft of Songwriting: Where do Songs Come From? The Value of Self-Discipline and Perils of Perfectionism, Being Your Own Benefactor. Our guest this episode is a guitarist/singer-songwriter who is known as an Indie POP-rock musician with an art house French vibe sound, a throaty voice, and darkly poet…

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#67 Two Gowns is Fine 50:30

4+ y ago50:30

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By Whatevertown

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#66 Civil Twilight 45:47

4+ y ago45:47

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Featuring the Best Fish Joke of The Year1 Links Boundary Trails Nordic Club Civil Twilight Byte takes Wednesdays off Byte will share 100 percent of ad revenue with creators during partner pilot Whatevertown on Byte Would You Rather… …have a flying carpet or a car that can drive underwater? Recommendations Jon: The Genius Tim: Defender by August Bur…

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Episode 18 Ken Cook: Professional Pianist, Composer, & Beloved Jazz Faculty Member at Sonoma State, Improvisation and Free Play, Dirty Little Secret between Instrumentalists & Vocalists Unpacked. 1:58:38

4+ y ago1:58:38

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Our guest this episode is a professional pianist, originally from Newport Beach, California, currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area where he performs with his trio, as well as with a long list of other accomplished musicians, including vocalist Deborah Winters, and soul singer Chris Saunders. He is also a member of guitarist Ricardo Peixo…

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#65 Whatevertown Book Club 52:53

4+ y ago52:53

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By Whatevertown

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#64? It Is Forbidden

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By Whatevertown

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Episode 17 Nancy Hayashibara: Life as a College Piano Accompanist, Comic Relief: Cultivating Well-Being Through Drawing Comics & Creating Variety Shows, Thriving as a Gay, Female Musician. 1:44:02

4+ y ago1:44:02

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Our guest this episode was born and raised in Carson California, where she studied classical piano throughout her childhood starting at very young age. After high school, she attended University of California, Long Beach, where she studied Interior Design. After one semester there, she changed course and made her way to Sonoma State, where she grad…

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Episode 16 Briony Greenhill: Vocal Improvisation - Surrendering to the Fountain of Creativity, Earth-Based Spirituality & Healing, Paradigm Shift - From Fear & Trauma to Nourishment & Belonging. 1:31:47

4+ y ago1:31:47

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Our guest this episode was born and raised in the UK in East Anglia - and in December of 2019, she became a US citizen. She is a vocal improviser, which means that she sings without knowing what she is going to sing, both alone and with others, and she is also a teacher. Our guest developed her musicianship chops through studying with well known vo…

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#63 The Live-to-Tape Christmas Special 52:30

4+ y ago52:30

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Links More Interesting Times Recommendations Jon: Feliz Navipod, specifically the Matt Gourley episodes. Ryan: Where Do We Go From Here by Michigander Tim: Gravity Falls, now on Disney+ Jon: Busted!By Whatevertown

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Episode 15 Nate Lopez: 8-String Guitar; Playing Bass, Melody, & Chords Simultaneously, Practice Techniques Using Your Good Friend, the Metronome, Gig Culture, & NAMM-What's it All About? 1:41:15

4+ y ago1:41:15

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We are pleased to announce that this is our first episode where our guest plays live music on the show. Our guest this episode is a Native Californian. He began playing piano at age four, soon transitioned to guitar, bass guitar and by age 14, decided on eight stringed guitar as his primary instrument. Our guest is a full time musician, primarily p…

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#62 Egg of the Christie with Gregg Neufeld 1:07:53

4+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Recommendations Jon: The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, Goblin Comic by Caleb Mitchell Ryan: Modern Country by William Tyler Tim: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier Greg: The Food at Whitecap, telling your family you love them, Willie NelsonBy Whatevertown

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Episode 14 Mimi Pierce: A Parisian Chanteuse and Her Band, SonoMusette, The Long Road Back; Recovery from Vocal Injury, Bee Keeping. 1:00:09

4+ y ago1:00:09

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Our guest this episode grew up in a suburb outside of Paris, France and currently lives in Penngrove, California. She started singing and performing with her brother, Gabe Pirard, when they were children, and later, after having moved to the States, formed the band Dgiin, where they performed together for over 12 years. After a vocal injury that re…

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#61.5 Passcodes to Your Favourite Lifehacks [Mini-sode] 25:09

4+ y ago25:09

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We’ll be back with a full episode next week.By Whatevertown

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#61 Beam Me Up Some Food Scotty 42:50

4+ y ago42:50

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Recommendations Jon: Ugly Delicious Ryan: The King Tim: Office LadiesBy Whatevertown

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Episode 13 Stephanie Ozer: A Love Affair with Brazilian Jazz, Music & Spirituality, All Love: Joys & Challenges of Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum & Tips for Neurotypicals. 2:05:35

4+ y ago2:05:35

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Our guest this week grew up in the Bronx, New York, currently lives in Sonoma Valley, California. She is a professional pianist who composes, performs and teaches a variety of genres, and has a passion for Brazilian Jazz. She started studying classical piano as a young girl and began attending the children’s program at Manhattan School of Music/Jui…

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#60 The Halloween Chills 1:07:05

4+ y ago1:07:05

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Boo! Recommendations Jon: Thousands of Eyes in the Dark from Ghostly International Ryan: Paradise Valley by John Mayer Tim: Ariel Posen – Familiar Ground Jeremy: Silver Linings by Catching FliesBy Whatevertown

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Episode 12 Stella Heath: The Artistry, Nuts & Bolts of Being a Working Singer & Band Leader, Bandjango Collectif, Growing up as a Bi-Racial Child, The Billie Holiday Project. 1:11:01

4+ y ago1:11:01

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Our guest this episode is from Petaluma, California. She started singing, taking piano lessons, and studying classical voice as a young girl living in the country. As a teen, she attended a performing arts high school, then moved East to continue her studies at Syracuse University where she focused on theater arts. Our guest then moved to New York …

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#59 Health Baby 59:04

4+ y ago59:04

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Recommendations Jon: Front Burner by the CBC Ryan: Bon Appétit Tim: Killer Queen Black by LiquidbitBy Whatevertown

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Episode 11 John Simon: Improvising in a Jazz Combo; Listening, Responding, Leaving Space, The Art of Accompanying a Vocalist, Moog Synthesizers & the Early Days of Electronic Music. 2:08:24

4+ y ago2:08:24

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Our guest this episode is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a pianist, composer, arranger, sound engineer, accompanist, as well as the music director at a church. He moved to Northern California in 1979, and currently lives in Sebastopol, CA. Our guest also works as producer, musician, and sound engineer at his recording Studio, J D…

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#58 Snowed Out 36:11

4+ y ago36:11

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Recommendations Jon: Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood Ryan: DSVII by M83 Tim: Suck on Light by Boy & BearBy Whatevertown

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Episode 10 Brodie Cumming: A Teacher and a Student, Ups and Downs of a Career in Music as a Guitarist, Composer and Teacher, Meaning and Purpose in Music and Life. 1:41:25

5y ago1:41:25

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Our guest on today’s episode lives in Napa, California. He is a guitar teacher at Napa School of Music, and is the YouTube phenom who created, “100 Famous Rock Guitar Riffs”. He has a BA in Music Composition and has diverse musical interests. He has written and performed in a multitude of genres from Latin Rock, to Medieval Folk music, to 12 tone s…

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Family Dinner Episode #7 | Sean Leon 1:12:00

5y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Toronto's very own Sean Leon joins to boys for some compelling life chats. Approaching a career tipping point, Sean opens up about the long road to where he is and his anticipation for the future to come. Coming freshly off his tour with Daniel Caesar, we got some insider perspective on what it's like to be in the studio with Pharrell and Kanye Wes…

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#57 The Pros of Teleportation 51:41

5y ago51:41

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[24:45] - Would You Rather “…only be able to walk everywhere but never feel fatigued, or teleport anywhere instantly but feel just as fatigued as if you had walked the same distance?” “…have the ability to teleport, or be able to create legal $5 bills by clapping?” “…be stabbed and receive £3,000, or avoid the stabbing and pay £3,000?” “…have a for…

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#56 Thinking About Scenarios 57:52

5y ago57:52

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[13:07] – Apple Arcade Where Cards Fall Oceanhorn 2 Mini Motorways Grimstone [31:38] – The most one-sided issues in the history of polling [43:32] – Would You Rather… “…be given $200,000 dollars, BUT you can only spend $20,000 a month. Also, all of the money smells of excrement – there is no way to get rid of the smell even if it is in a bag – and …

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Episode 9 Reed Maidenberg: The Meandering Odyssey of a Musician and His Day Job as Audio-tech, Sound Engineer, Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist. 1:10:58

5y ago1:10:58

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Our guest this episode is originally from Indiana and currently lives in Santa Rosa, California. He is a sound engineer, audio-tech, archivist, singer/songwriter and recording artist. He has performed throughout Europe, where he lived for ten years, gigged as an audio-tech since the 90’s, worked as an archivist at George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound, and…

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#55 Pretty Good or Very Hot 58:09

5y ago58:09

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It’s not too late to participate in the Whatevertown survey. Recommendations Jon: Close It Quietly by Frankie Cosmos Ryan: Live PD and Brad and Matty Matheson Go Noodling for Catfish Tim: Ultimate Chicken HorseBy Whatevertown

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