Best Open Rehearsal Podcasts (2024)

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Moon rise with an orchestra rehearsal through an open door, North London, UK on the night of 18th September 2024 – by Eleanor McDowall 3:55

1h ago3:55

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“At the top of a hill in North London, as the Harvest Supermoon rises, the sound of an orchestra rehearsing pours into the night through an open door. Buses, children playing in the distance and wind noise on a bad phone microphone flow in and out of the melody as the conductor stops and starts the musicians.”…

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Ep. 32 Can we Bring Back Wedding Rehearsals? 16:37

6h ago16:37

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In this episode of the New York Wedding Podcast, Jason and Martine Discuss the desire to make ceremony rehearsals a thing again. With wedding parties getting bigger, more venues popping up and complex/ unique family and friend constellations abound, there has never been more opportunity for confusion and delay during the modern day ceremony. We wan…

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Filmmaker Mike Downie: Lessons from The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal Documentary 32:11

5h ago32:11

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In this episode of Leadership NOW, host Dan Pontefract chats with acclaimed filmmaker Mike Downie about his documentary "The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal," which tells the incredible story of The Tragically Hip. Mike shares the more profound insights behind the film, exploring the themes of resilience, love, and collaboration that defined the…

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"Our Power Is Where We Choose One Another”: Abolitionists Discuss Our Moment 1:00:24

5d ago1:00:24

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“This is a moment that is going to be looked back on 50 years from now, 100 years from now, and what is going to be said of us is how we came out of this moment,” says M4BL organizer M Adams. In this episode, Kelly talks with Adams and community organizer Montague Simmons about the last decade of Black-led organizing, the state of movements against…

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The Four-Day Workweek Revolution with Andrew Barnes 38:39

1d ago38:39

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In this episode, Dan Pontefract sits down with Andrew Barnes, the visionary behind the global four-day workweek movement. Andrew shares how his bold experiment at Perpetual Guardian in New Zealand redefined productivity and work-life balance, sparking a worldwide conversation. From boosting employee engagement and well-being to challenging traditio…

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Ep. 31 Unique Guest Book Ideas 16:54

8d ago16:54

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in today's episode of New York Wedding Jam, Jason and Martine discuss some fun ideas for guestbook alternatives. For years, we've had the old fashioned notebook where folks would write their address along with a message. But things have changed thanks to technology (new and old), we have found new ways to leave cute messages for our newly married f…

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Herons at night, Isle of Mull, Scotland in late summer 2024 – by Paul Ridout 2:59

4d ago2:59

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“We stayed on the shore of Loch Scridain and the night air brought with it a slightly disconcerting sound. I eventually established that it was not babies being murdered in the woods but a lively heronry.”By Field Recordings

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Ep. 30 Open Bar or No? 19:34

16d ago19:34

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In this episode Martine gives the low down on the different types of alcohol packages you might consider having at your wedding. Jason, being the big alcohol novice asks a lot of questions and compares/ contrasts the drink menu and consumption levels at his own wedding. In sum, know your people and order accordingly. To connect with Martine for wed…

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Remembering How to Care: Lessons from Deep Space Nine 1:04:02

15d ago1:04:02

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“The immediacy of the crisis that we're in demands a new society and not in some imagined future, but now,” says Rehearsals for Living co-author Robyn Maynard. In this episode, Kelly talks with Maynard and David K. Seitz, author of A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine, about the radical legacy of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and…

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Late August night in the Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts, USA, 2024 – by Leah Kopperman 2:54

17d ago2:54

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By Field Recordings

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Ep. 29 Can't We Just Stay in One Place? 14:02

23d ago14:02

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In today's episode of New York Wedding Jam, Jason and Martine discuss the benefits of having your wedding in one wedding venue location Having a wedding at an all-inclusive wedding venue offers numerous benefits that make the planning process smoother and the big day itself more enjoyable. One of the most significant advantages is convenience. An a…

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Dr. Deborah Heiser: Unlocking Generativity to Shape Future Leaders 33:13

21d ago33:13

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Dr. Deborah Heiser, the founder and CEO of The Mentor Project™, is a leading figure in the field of aging. Her work, which brings experts to mentor students worldwide for free, has had a significant impact. As an applied developmental psychologist, a TEDx speaker, and a Psychology Today contributor, she specializes in midlife and beyond. Her resear…

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Fog at Swallowtail Lighthouse, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada in July 2024 – by Lu Olkowski 1:35

28d ago1:35

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By Field Recordings

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How Visual Leadership Transforms Communication with Todd Cherches 32:03

23d ago32:03

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In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, I sit down with Todd Cherches, CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, to explore the unique intersection of visual thinking and leadership. Todd, an award-winning professor and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life, shares his journey from a…

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Symphony of sheep bells, near Telti, Sardinia on 10th July 2022 – by Samantha Hodder 1:02

27d ago1:02

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“I was travelling with my family on the island of Sardinia. We turned off the highway near Telti, a mountain town outside of Olbia, heading to an Agritourismo for dinner. At first I couldn’t make out what the clamorous sound was…it was both noisy and beautiful in the same moment. The sun was setting over the mountain, so I had to squint to see what…

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It's “Open Season” on the Unhoused. We Must Oppose It. 53:14

30d ago53:14

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“We don't have a housing system, we have an unhousing system,” says author and organizer Tracy Rosenthal. In this episode, Kelly and Tracy examine the impacts of the Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing municipalities to criminalize the act of sleeping outside. Tracy and Kelly also examine the larger terrain of criminalization unhoused people f…

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Hurdles and high jump at the Stade de France, Paris Olympics, France on Wednesday 7th August 2024 – by Alan Hall 3:09

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By Field Recordings

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Stop the Far Right, Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau, London, UK at 8pm on 7th August 2024 3:07

1M ago3:07

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“Hundreds of people gather in solidarity at one of the locations threatened by far right violence last night, as anti-racist groups across the UK respond to a list encouraging attacks on immigration centres. This followed a week of domestic terrorism from far right groups, fuelled by a poisonous political and media discourse in this country, which …

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Ep. 28 Wedding Attire Dos and Don'ts 30:18

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In this episode of the NY Wedding JaM Podcast, Jason and Martine discuss the importance of wedding attire. Proper attire for a wedding is of paramount importance, not only for the couple getting married but also for the overall atmosphere and significance of the event. The wedding day is a milestone, a celebration of love and commitment, and the at…

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Radical Acts of Care: From Underground Abortions to Militant Clinic Defense 59:17

2M ago59:17

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“When you're engaged in political work that is as embodied and vulnerable, uncharted and courageous as self-help, you're really harnessing something like a new world building power,” says Deep Care author Angela Hume. In this episode, Kelly and Angela discuss the work of abortion self-help activists who provided illegal abortions in the 1970s, as w…

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Ep . 27 Why First Looks are Great 13:34

2M ago13:34

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The Magic of First Looks: Enhancing Your Wedding Day In this episode of the New York Wedding Jam Podcast, Jason and Martine discuss first looks. What are they and why we are fans of the first look. A wedding day is a symphony of emotions, traditions, and meticulously planned moments. Among the many customs, the first look stands out as a contempora…

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The Power of Perception: Insights with Dr. Maja Zelihic 37:20

2M ago37:20

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Join us in this enlightening episode of Leadership NOW as Dan Pontefract sits down with Dr. Maja Zelihic, Dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology and co-author of “The Power of Perception.” Dr. Zelihic delves into the profound impact of perception on leadership and decision-making. She shares compelling stories, including a transformat…

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Cave, Assos, Kefalonia in the morning, 24th July 2024 – by Alan Hall 5:15

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“It’s a cave at the foot of the hill at Assos under the old Venetian fortress. There’s a sea entrance (the light in the centre) and a small hole that gives access from a small pebble beach.”By Field Recordings

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Fizzing pylon, Chopwell Woodland Park, Gateshead, England, UK in July 2024 – by Tash Walker 1:06

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“I was on a walk in Chopwell Woodland Park which is on the fringe of Gateshead, and I came across this beautiful pylon. I heard it first fizzing with static among the trees, so when I saw it, I had to get my recorder out and capture it. That evening there was an amazing thunderstorm, which the pylon was clearly feeling hours before I could.”…

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"Rocky Horror" meets "Kinky Boots:" Bart Perry and Matt Locke are back! 18:29

2M ago18:29

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It’s a Rocky Horror/Kinky Boots crossover episode! Last summer, Bart Perry and Matt Locke won our hearts as Lola and Charlie in the musical Kinky Boots. Now the two are back together in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show as the seductive Dr.Frank-N-Furter and the enigmatic Riff Raff. The two join AJ Jaffari as they reminisce over Kinky Boots a…

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Ep. 26 Wedding Bands vs Wedding DJs 22:09

2M ago22:09

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Thanks for checking us out here at the New York Wedding JaM podcast. Join us as we delve into the age-old debate of wedding entertainment: bands versus DJs. In this episode of the New York Wedding JaM podcast we explore the pros and cons of hiring a live band or a skilled DJ for your special day. Whether you're planning a classic wedding with timel…

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Pétanque, Saint-Savin, France on 20th July 2024 – by Siddharth Khajuria 6:22

2M ago6:22

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“Full of chaotic bells from an 11th or 12th century Abbey in the town we’re staying in. Listen out for one of the Pétanque players stepping away from the game to admonish / check in on her dog!”By Field Recordings

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Northern Line, London Underground, London, UK in April 2024 – by Joe Wilkins 8:25

2M ago8:25

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“A journey on the underground. Eight and a half minute field recording. London, April 2024.”By Field Recordings

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How Solidarity Falters Amid Repression and How We Can Do Better 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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“This system was designed to do exactly what it is doing and has been doing: concentrating wealth and facilitating racial capitalism and colonialism and extraction,” says author and activist Dean Spade. In this episode, Kelly and Dean discuss some common traps that activists fall into when discussing repression and how we can strengthen our practic…

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Ep. 25 Ceremony Seating: Beyond the Traditional Isle 18:44

2M ago18:44

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In this episode of New York Wedding Jam, Jason and Martine explore different and alternative seating arrangements for your ceremony. We've done the church inspired rows with the center isle for so long, do we consider anything else?By Jason and Martine

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Cowbells, Dolomites, Italy in early July 2024 – by Alex Lewis 1:08

2M ago1:08

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“Around the Dolomites in Northeastern Italy, you frequently come across herds of cows. Munching on grass and wagging their heads, their cowbells echo around the mountain valleys like wind chimes or […]By Field Recordings

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Egg, London, UK on 12th July 2024 – by Harpreet Purewal 0:11

2M ago0:11

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“disgusting – shall I put it up? Lol sure. It was so squelchy. Never heard an egg like it.”By Field Recordings

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Ep. 24 Alternate Bachelor Party Ideas 17:01

2M ago17:01

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In this episode of New York Wedding JaM, Jason and Martin discuss some alternatives to the standard bachelor party scene. It's always important to keep in mind what your group of guys enjoys doing, who you are as a person and what is the realistic budget of the fellas in your crew. To connect with Martine for wedding planning services, feel free to…

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After the election, Cours Julien, Marseilles, France just before midnight on Sunday 7th July 2024 4:33

2M ago4:33

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“People gather to celebrate in Place Jean Jaurès hours after the Nouveau Front Populaire (an alliance of left wing movements in France) beats both Emmanuel Macron’s centrists and the far […]By Field Recordings

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Sweet Caroline behind a hedge, Bratch, England, UK on 6th July 2024 – by Helen Zaltzman 1:23

2M ago1:23

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“We were in a place called Bratch, talking a walk along a canal towpath. We had a big trivial argument, saw some baby moorhens and nice houseboats, and on the […]By Field Recordings

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To Stay in the Fight, We Must Navigate Trauma and Find the Healing We Need 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

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“If you're trying to destroy things that are as massive as the structures and the institutions that we talk about wanting to get rid of, that we talk about wanting to overthrow, you're going to have to sustain yourself,” says organizer and author William C. Anderson. In this episode, Kelly takes a trip to the Northwest Territories and talks with An…

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Ep 23 Non-Traditional Wedding Officiants 19:55

3M ago19:55

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In this episode of the New York Wedding JaM, Jason and Martine chat with Daniella VillaRamos of Once Upon a Vow, a non-traditional wedding officiant company serving the NYC Tri-State area and the globe. During our chat, we discuss the process of getting to know their clients and customizing the ceremonies to meet their specific needs. Daniella (Dan…

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Unlocking the Power of Reframing with Author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Join Dan Pontefract in a thought-provoking discussion with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of “What’s Your Problem?” and a leading expert on problem-solving and innovation. Discover how reframing problems can unlock new solutions and drive organizational success. Wedell-Wedellsborg shares key insights on overcoming biases, fostering psychological…

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Summer solstice at sunrise, Stonehenge, Salisbury, England on 21st June 2024 – by Yu Leng 6:47

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“It was recorded on summer solstice 21st of June in Stonehenge last week, where thousands of people gathered there to wait for the sunrise. Loads people brought drums and all kinds […]By Field Recordings

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Dyke March greets Restore Nature Now March in solidarity as they pass each other in central London, UK on 22nd June 2024 – by Laura Hurley 0:09

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By Field Recordings

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Non-Traditional Food Menus 21:27

3M ago21:27

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In this episode of the New York wedding JaM, Jason and Martine explore the topic of food at your wedding and how can make the best choices for you as a couple but also accommodating the culinary demands of your guests. the days of terrible wedding food is over. Expectations are a bit higher. what will you choose? To visit Martine's wedding planning…

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Bamboo in the wind, Fire Island, New York, USA in June 2024 – by Will Coley 3:18

3M ago3:18

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By Field Recordings

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Emergency alert test signal, Bergen, Norway at midday on 12th June 2024 – by Joe Harvey-Whyte 1:22

3M ago1:22

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“I made this recording recently whilst on tour in Norway. There was a national alarm test (similar to what we had in the UK a while back) and I was […]By Field Recordings

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What Today’s Workers Can Learn From Machine Breaking Luddites 53:25

3M ago53:25

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The Luddites, who smashed machines in the 19th century, in an organized effort to resist automation, are often portrayed as uneducated opponents of technology. But according to Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant, “The Luddites were incredibly educated as to the harms of technology. They were very skilled technologists. So they understood ex…

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Ep. 21 Our Favorite Wedding Venues in the Hudson Valley 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Today, in our season 2 premiere, we discuss our favorite wedding venues in the Hudson Valley. We initially wanted the list to include non traditional wedding venues, but then realized we could not agree on what makes a venue non traditional. So we decided to list our top 6 venues along with our reasons why. Hope you enjoy! Also https://www.wedding-…

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Inside of the cabinet under the sink in the laundry room, New York, USA on 10th August 2023 – by Jon Moskowitz 1:42

3M ago1:42

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“Don’t know if it qualifies as a field recording–it’s water draining through the pipes after a washing machine spin cycle.”By Field Recordings

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Goats – protected landscape managers on 5th June, 2024, in Pervalka, Lithuania – by Vaida Pilibaitytė 5:01

3M ago5:01

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“In the first week of summer in June 2024, I was out recording some interviews for my radio program on environment at the Curonian Spit National Park. There I visited […]By Field Recordings