Best The Unheard Echoes Podcasts (2024)

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Kickstarter Conversation: Anas Abdulhak and Aubrey Lyn Jeppson on unSeen/unHeard Anthology 1:03:01

9h ago1:03:01

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This week, Joe talks with Anas Abdulhak and Aubrey Lyn Jeppson about the unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Anthology, now live on Kickstarter. This was a personal conversation almost right from the start, discussing our experiences with these topics, the intersectionality that comes with that, and of course talking everything else …

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Farinelli: The Legendary Castrato and His Timeless Legacy 1:00

2d ago1:00

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Description Farinelli: The Legendary Castrato and His Timeless Legacy in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact A famous aria sung by Farinelli is "Alto Giove" from the opera *Polifemo* by Nicola Porpora. This aria, renowned for its beauty and serenity, allowed Farinelli to display his incredible vocal agility and emotional depth. His…

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My Top 5 Picks for December 2024 Solicitations 29:42

7d ago29:42

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This week, Joe gives his Top 5 picks from the December 2024 comics solicitations for Marvel, DC, Image, Boom! Studios and Dark Horse. He also gives his honourable mentions for this month. You can find the December 2024 comics solicitations for all publishers mentioned at ⁠comicreleases.com/category/solicitations/2024/2024-12/⁠, where you can find a…

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Echoes of Eternity: The Rise and Fall of the Castrato 1:00

9d ago1:00

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Description Echoes of Eternity: The Rise and Fall of the Castrato in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most famous castrato songs is Son qual nave ch'agitata, performed by Farinelli in the opera *Artaserse* by composer Leonardo Vinci. This aria, known for its demanding vocal range and emotional depth, showcased Farinel…

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Watchmen with Glenn Matchett 3:26:21

14d ago3:26:21

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This week, Joe talks with his friend Glenn about Watchmen. This is a full spoilers conversation, so please keep that in mind if you have never read Watchmen and don't want to be spoiled on anything that happens. Watchmen is a 12 issue series that was published between May 1986 and July 1987, and is widely regarded as one of the best comics of all t…

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Maestro of the Strings: The Concertmaster’s Leading Role 1:00

16d ago1:00

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Description Maestro of the Strings: The Concertmaster’s Leading Role in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact A famous concerto featuring the concertmaster is Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. In this piece, the concertmaster plays a prominent role as the solo violinist, leading intricate dialogues with two accompan…

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Alien Movies with Echo 2:17:16

22d ago2:17:16

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This week, Joe invites his boyfriend, Echo, back onto the podcast to talk about the Alien movie franchise. This is a full spoilers conversation for all the Alien movies, including the most recent installment, Alien: Romulus, which came out on August 16th. What's your ranking of the Alien movies? Let us know in the comments below, or over on social …

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Mind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance 1:00

23d ago1:00

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Description Mind Games: The Psychology Behind a Solo Performance in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most difficult violin concertos is Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major. Known for its technical demands, it features rapid scales, double stops, harmonics, and wide leaps that push the limits of a violi…

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Talking Comics with Joe Corallo 1:46:01

29d ago1:46:01

1:46:01

This week, Joe talks with his friend, Joe Corallo, about his recent projects, the recent comics he has read, the comic industry in general, and Doctor Who. Joe Corallo is a writer and editor for various publishers. His most recent projects were the one-shots DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack (which came out on June 4th) and Kardak the Mysti…

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The Unheard Genius: Franz Schubert’s Hidden Legacy 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Description The Unheard Genius: Franz Schubert’s Hidden Legacy in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Franz Schubert is most celebrated for his Lieder (art songs), particularly Ave Maria and Erlkönig. His Unfinished Symphony and String Quintet in C Major are also iconic. Schubert’s music, characterized by its emotional depth and me…

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My Top 5 Picks for November 2024 Solicitations 24:37

1M ago24:37

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This week, Joe gives his Top 5 picks from the November 2024 comics solicitations for Marvel, DC, Image, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse and IDW. He also gives his honourable mentions for this month. You can find the November 2024 comics solicitations for all publishers mentioned at comicreleases.com/category/solicitations/2024/2024-11/, where you can fin…

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Royal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Description Royal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Jean-Baptiste Lully, the master of French Baroque, is best known for his opera Armide and the grand ballet Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. His work defined the court of Louis XIV, with the king himself often dancing in his pro…

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Doctor Who Season 1 (2024) with Glenn Matchett 1:59:42

1M ago1:59:42

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This week, Joe talks with his friend Glenn about the most recent season of Doctor Who. Doctor Who Season 1 (2024) aired from the 11th May to the 22nd June. It starred Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson and more. This is a full spoilers conversation, so please keep that in mind if you're not caught up on the show! You can find Glenn on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@glenn_mat…

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Maestro's Magic Wand: The Art of the Baton Dance 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Description Maestro's Magic Wand: The Art of the Baton Dance in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most difficult pieces to conduct is "Le Sacre du printemps" (The Rite of Spring) by Igor Stravinsky. Its complex, irregular rhythms, sudden tempo changes, and layered dissonances demand extraordinary precision and deep und…

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Kickstarter Conversation: Jason Douglas on Jane American: The Graphic Novel 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

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This week, writer Jason Douglas returns to talk with Joe about his current ongoing Kickstarter, Jane American: The Graphic Novel. Jason Douglas previously came onto the show to talk about Parallel, a dark and twisted sci-fi one-shot in the vein of The Twilight Zone, and the Jane American one-shot, which was successfully kickstarted last year, and l…

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How Classical Music Takes Your Brain on a Symphony Adventure 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description How Classical Music Takes Your Brain on a Symphony Adventure in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Classical music offers many mind-bending pieces due to their complexity and emotional depth. Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is famously intense, with its dissonant harmonies and primal rhythms causing a riot at its 1913 …

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The Tearful Power of Classical Music: Emotion in Every Note 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description The Tearful Power of Classical Music: Emotion in Every Note in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact If you’re looking for three pieces that will move you to tears: Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is a tear-jerking masterpiece with its haunting, lyrical piano. Barber's "Adagio for Strings" pulls heartstrings with its sweep…

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Isabella Colbran: The Enchanting Muse of Opera 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description Isabella Colbran: The Enchanting Muse of Opera in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Gioachino Rossini's collaboration with his wife, Isabella Colbran, was a symbiotic blend of genius. He composed some of his most celebrated operas, including "Otello" and "Semiramide," specifically for her. Colbran's powerful voice and…

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Plácido Domingo, A Man of Enduring Passion & Extraordinary Talent 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Description Plácido Domingo, A Man of Enduring Passion & Extraordinary Talent in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of Plácido Domingo's most famous roles is Otello in Verdi's opera of the same name. His powerful portrayal of the tragic Moorish general showcases his dramatic intensity and vocal prowess, making it a defining pe…

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Brahms & His Violin Concerto in D major 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Description Brahms & His Violin Concerto in D major in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Johannes Brahms became a composer through early piano studies and composing in his teens, influenced by Romantic greats like Schumann. Supported by his musician parents, he performed in taverns to help financially. His breakthrough came when …

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From Mozart To Verdi, Renée Fleming 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Description From Mozart To Verdi, Renée Fleming in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Renée Fleming's first professional performance took place in 1986 when she sang the role of Konstanze in Mozart's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail" at the Houston Grand Opera. This debut showcased her remarkable vocal talent and stage presence, qui…

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Joan Sutherland aka La Stupenda 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Description Joan Sutherland aka La Stupenda in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Joan Sutherland's first major performance was as Dido in Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" in 1947 at the Sydney University Musical Society. This debut showcased her burgeoning talent and marked the beginning of her illustrious career. Sutherland's powerfu…

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Donizetti: One of Opera’s Brightest Stars 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Description Donizetti: One of Opera’s Brightest Stars in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Gaetano Donizetti's first opera, "Il Pigmalione," was composed in 1816 when he was only 19 years old. This one-act opera, based on the myth of Pygmalion, showcases his early talent and promise as a composer. Though not as famous as his late…

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The Birth of the Modern Timpani 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Description The Birth of the Modern Timpani in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Handel incorporated the timpani in several of his compositions, notably enhancing the grandeur and dramatic impact. Key pieces featuring timpani include the "Music for the Royal Fireworks" and the "Messiah." In the "Water Music," timpani are used spa…

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Creator Chit Chat: David Hazan on Kosher Mafia 58:57

4M ago58:57

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This week, Joe talks with writer David Hazan about Kosher Mafia, a new Mad Cave Studios comic written by him, drawn by Sami Kivelä, colored by Ellie Wright and lettered by Simon Bowland. Final order cut-off for Kosher Mafia #1 is July 8th and it releases August 7th. Make sure to pre-order it from your local comic store, or wherever you get your com…

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Bizet's Carmen in 60 Seconds 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Description Bizet's Carmen in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Georges Bizet's "Carmen," composed in 1875, was crafted during a time when French opera was dominated by grand, serious works. Bizet, influenced by emerging realism, sought to break conventions with "Carmen," infusing it with Spanish flair, everyday characters, and a…

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Kickstarter Conversation: Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz on RISE 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

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This week, Joe talks with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz, creator of Pocket Watch Press and writer of RISE, a new indie superhero comic that asks "what if you had to feel good to do good". I got to read the first issue of RISE and I enjoyed it, I would recommend checking out the campaign if you're interested! RISE #1-2 is now live on Kickstarter at ⁠k…

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Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Description Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, was likely composed during his early career, possibly when he was in his late teens or early twenties. This period coincides with his time as a young organist in Arnstadt (1703-1707) …

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Kickstarter Conversation: Eric Williamson on Prismatic 1:40:28

4M ago1:40:28

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This week, Joe talks with indie comic creator Eric Williamson about Prismatic, a kaleidoscopic sci-fi comic book anthology, and the rest of his comics work so far. Eric is also a great friend, and a fellow member of the League of Comic Geeks community who I've been meaning to interview on the podcast almost since I started it, so it was great to ta…

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The Enchanting Creation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Description The Enchanting Creation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," formally known as "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor 'Quasi una fantasia,' Op. 27, No. 2," was not performed publicly during Beethoven's lifetime. It was composed in 1801 and published in 180…

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Creator Chit Chat: Derek Kirk Kim on The Last Mermaid 1:39:10

4M ago1:39:10

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This week, Joe and Mighty Lee's Comics talk with creator Derek Kirk Kim about his Image Comics series, The Last Mermaid! The Last Mermaid #4 comes out June 5th, so make sure to buy it from your local comic store, or wherever you get your comics, and support the series and Derek Kirk Kim. The synopsis for the series is below: "A lone mermaid roams a…

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How The Blue Danube Cast Its Spell 1:00

5M ago1:00

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Description How The Blue Danube Cast Its Spell in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact "The Blue Danube," composed by Johann Strauss II in 1866, was first performed in February 1867 in Vienna, Austria. Originally a choral work, it gained greater popularity as an orchestral piece and is now one of the most famous waltzes in classical…

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Favourite First Issues with Owen aka Anomaly616 2:22:30

5M ago2:22:30

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This week Joe talks with his friend Owen, also known as Anomaly616 and Massive-Verse Central, about their favourite first issues. The timestamps for the different sections of this episode are below. Thank you to everyone who submitted their favourite first issues for us to mention in the episode! 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:41 How Marvel and DC use first …

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La Traviata in 60 Seconds 1:00

5M ago1:00

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Description La Traviata in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata" premiered on March 6, 1853, at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice. Initially, the opera faced a lukewarm reception due to its controversial subject matter. However, it quickly gained popularity and is now one of the most beloved and frequently…

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Celebrating Episode 100 with Mighty Lee's Comics! 3:25:54

5M ago3:25:54

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This week Joe celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast with best friend, frequent co-host and awesome comics lover Mighty Lee's Comics! Massive thank you to everyone for their support over all these episodes, it means so much, I really appreciate it! Timestamps for the different segments of this celebratory episode are below, thank you to everyo…

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La clemenza di Tito in 60 Seconds 1:00

5M ago1:00

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Description La clemenza di Tito in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito" premiered on September 6, 1791, at the Estates Theatre in Prague. Commissioned for the coronation festivities of Emperor Leopold II, it received a mixed reception but gained popularity in later years for its emotional depth and sti…

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