Best Track And Trace Podcasts (2024)

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Autonomous Systems for Forest ProtEctioN (ASPEN) 42:03

3h ago42:03

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Forest protection is essential to mitigating climate change, and a major objective of the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership established at COP27. The ASPEN project aims to develop an integrated framework for the autonomous detection, diagnosis and treatment of tree pests and diseases while trialling key components. Co-delivered by a multidis…

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AI & Energy 24:06

6d ago24:06

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Discussing what AI could bring to the energy grid. Can we trust artificial intelligence systems to improve the supply, either to improve reliability, efficiency or ecology? We learn about the four "D"s of energy: Democratisation Digitisation Decarbonised. Decentralised Guest: Professor Zhong Fan Net Zero Energy Systems , Exeter University. Podcast …

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304 YouTube's Hidden Payday: Tracking and Collecting Music Royalties 13:41

11d ago13:41

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of tracking and collecting music royalties on YouTube. As an independent musician myself, I know how complex and often confusing this topic can be. That's why I'm breaking down YouTube's intricate royalty system for you, from the basics to advanced aspects. I'll walk you through: The four types of You…

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Mapping trustworthy systems for Robots and Autonomous Systems in social care (MAP-RAS) 32:46

13d ago32:46

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Effective embedding of robotics and autonomous systems for social care will require alignment across many levels. This project seeks to move from the imaginary to the concrete by using an actual robot to help with dressing people, and imagining how this might integrate within the existing health-social care ecosystem in the UK. Employing Lego Serio…

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Mail Rail:London's Underground Narrow Gauge, Biker Railway Ride-outs, Gravity Train & 19B 50:46

15d ago50:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Making Tracks, Alasdair Stewart goes over old ground, or rather underground, as he revisits the Post Office railway – or Mail Rail as it has become known in recent decades, which is part of London's Postal Museum. Alasdair was keen to take a journey on the railway after working as a contracting engineer on…

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303 Donations As A Monetization Option For Indie Musicians 20:37

25d ago20:37

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This episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conversation covers: The historical precedent and modern relevance of fan support Crafting compelling donation requests Popular donation platforms and payment options Creating a dedicated donation page Offering inc…

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AI & Science, Innovation and Technology 34:36

27d ago34:36

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Does academia lead and industry follow? Or are there breakthroughs made on both sides? How siloed is AI innovation? We discuss some of the Innovate UK initiatives to bridge industry and academia. Guest: Trias Gkikopoulos, Innovation Lead - Robotics & Artificial Intelligence at Innovate UK Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Sys…

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Delivering Trustworthy Electoral Oversight 33:07

1M ago33:07

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Democratic elections should be both free and fair, but also that citizens believe that the elections are free and fair. It is also essential that the institutions in charge of managing elections are trusted in the delivery of these goals. Regulators struggle to keep up with technological developments, and many are under-resourced and time-poor. The…

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302 Music Composition & Master Recording Ownership, Royalties, And Income Opportunities 21:20

1M ago21:20

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This episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independent musicians. Discover the benefits of owning your compositions and the importance of master recording ownership in protecting your creative work. Learn essential tips for navigating the music industry, from P…

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Trustworthy and Useful Tools for Mobile Phone Extraction 32:11

1M ago32:11

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Mobile phones store valuable information about geographical movements, communications behaviours and online browsing history. They are increasingly used as a source of evidence in criminal investigations. The Mobile Phone Extraction (MPE) process, involves making copies of a device belonging to suspects, victims or witnesses. The extracted data is …

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301 Songwriting, Selling More Merch At Shows 17:51

2M ago17:51

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Songwriting and selling merch at shows were topics of a recent edition of Liner Notes. As I dip my toes back into the waters of writing original material, I looked up the tips du jour to see if I could find some worth sharing. I found a few interesting tips and added a couple of less common thoughts. Selling merch has been on the top of my mind in …

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AI & Transport 25:27

2M ago25:27

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To solve the big questions of autonomy and transport, collaboration is essential. Our guest on this episode is Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy, WMG, University of Warwick. Siddartha emphasizes some of the huge challenges in transport with regards AI and we discuss these safety critical scenarios. Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKR…

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Regulation and the Creative Industries 26:49

2M ago26:49

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With generative AI creation tools for language, images and videos plus algorithmically curated social media feeds, it can feel as though AI is muscling in on a previously human domain. We discuss some of the digital regulation around AI in the creative industries. Guest: Martin Kretschmer, Director, CREATe, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, S…

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Rother Valley Railway:Missing Link Restoration Underway & Tours of Boston Lodge, steam engine driving experience courses as Ffestiniog Railway Society Marks 70 Year Anniversary 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is a tale of two railways both celebrating milestones. A new beginning of the final stretch the two mile missing link that will join Robertsbridge to Tenterden and the Kent and East Sussex Railway and the Ffestiniog Railway Society marking 70 years. The inauguration of the RVR's new turntable coincided with the …

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Embodied Trust in TAS: Robots, Dance, Different Bodies 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Exploring themes of risk and trust and autonomous systems, we're discussing a project where professional dancers with disabilities dance with robots. The project exposes interesting challenges with choreography & safety as well as expression and creativity. Guests: Professor Sarah Whatley, Director and Professor, Centre for Dance Research, Coventry…

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Health & The Reformist Project: Mirrored Decision Support Framework for Multidisciplinary Teams in Oesophageal Cancer 27:44

3M ago27:44

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The Reformist Project is developing an AI support tool to speed up decision making in critical healthcare situations. Use of this could revolutionise the necessary meetings where different clinicians assemble to plan patient care. Guests on this episode: Ganesh Vigneswaran, NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Interventional Radiology, University of Southampt…

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AI and Defence 28:02

3M ago28:02

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Will machine learning abide by the rules of war? We're talking AI & defence and whether AI is already revolutionising the battlefield. Our guest is Professor Chris Johnson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, (Engineering and Physical Sciences), Queen’s University Belfast Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website…

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Sussex: The Lavender Line, Rother Valley Update & Stephen Cranford, Tracing the Steyning Line Rails 47:15

5M ago47:15

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Send us a Text Message. This episode of Making Tracks finds us once again in Sussex visiting a gem of a Railway, The Lavender Line just outside Uckfield. It is then onward to Robertsbridge to talk over plans, now getting underway for the rebuilding of the Rother Valley Railway, which will re-connect the Kent and East Sussex Railway to the National …

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300 Find New Fans And Supporters Via Podcast Guest Appearances 23:38

5M ago23:38

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Finding podcast guest appearance opportunities is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build meaningful connections. It's also a great way to practice for live radio interviews. In this episode, I cover getting started, how to screen podcasts, giving podcast hosts what they want and need from guests, c…

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299 Selling Band Merch, Music, And VIP Packs To Deepen Fan Relationships 22:04

5M ago22:04

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The 2023 Unstarving Musician listener survey indicated that many Unstraving Musician listeners and Liner Notes subscribers were interested in learning more about selling merch and music and how to do it better. Music royalties are a long game, and most musicians won't earn much in royalties in the beginning. An alternative is direct-to-fan music sa…

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298 How Musicians Can Create Gigs 19:42

6M ago19:42

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This episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since I started the podcast. If you'd like to read about how I started finding and booking gigs consistently, check out The Unstarving Musician's Guide To Getting Paid Gigs. This episode is inspired a strat…

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297 Leveraging Your Email List 15:57

6M ago15:57

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Whether your art is in music or some other realm, leveraging your email list is paramount. Email marketing is a topic near and dear to my heart. Once you have an established email list, the easiest way to leverage it is by sending regular emails to subscribers. They are your supporters, after all. Begin by considering how often you will send emails…

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296 Julia A. Miller, Delmark Records – The Evolution of Delmark's Business Model, How Labels Can Serve As Business Partners To Musicians, And Practical Advice For Leveraging Your Record Label 48:49

6M ago48:49

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In May 2018, Julia A. Miller became the CEO & President of Delmark Records LLC. That same year, Delmark Records LLC purchased Delmark, the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. Delmark was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953. Julia and company celebrated Delmark's 70th anniversary by releasin…

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295 Tracee Perrin – The Evolution Of Her New Single (Poison In The Water), Nashville's Population Explosion, So Far Sounds, Self Care For The Voice, Musical Theater, 2024 Release Plans & Strategy 48:26

6M ago48:26

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Tracee Perrin is a graduate of the Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood, where she learned how to produce and engineer her own music. In 2010 Tracee was accepted into the ASCAP Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop, an experience she says reinforced her desire to build a career in music. Tracee has its roots in the Los Angeles, but now lives in Nashvil…

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Chapter 1 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

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Chapter 1 of Dissection - An Original Story. Now available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many more. New episodes bi-weekly.By Shah Ishtiaque

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Amberley Museum Narrow Gauge Visit & Volunteering Excellence 48:40

6M ago48:40

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Send us a Text Message. We visit Amberley Museum in West Sussex. Get off on the main line at Amberley and you are there, at this excellent showcase of rural, transport, industrial and communications history of the south of England. They're also recent recipients of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service … staying with the subject of volunteering ..…

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294 Athxna – Upcoming Releases & Recording Projects, Signing A New Sync Contract, Working In The Music Business, Moving To Nashville, The Blues Music Dilemma, Style Influences, Social Media Strategy 51:58

6M ago51:58

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Athxna is a Nashville-based, New Orleans-raised R&B pop singer who started her musical journey on piano at age five. She has a new release coming very soon, recording sessions in her home town of New Orleans, and plans to release more music this year. Athxna has a new sync contract, which she attributes to pursuing a music business education and ca…

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293 Ady Parzentny – Home Recording, Production Mentoring, Morocco, Ady's YouTube Channel, History of Mobile Recording, Arc of a Recording Career, Social Inequality and Misconceptions 56:16

7M ago56:16

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Ady Parzentny of Hit The Road Studio has recorded with a mobile studio in the desert of Morocco, and has audio mixing and production course content on PromixAcademy.com. Ady says he does what he does to make the world a better place by helping people make good records, go on tour, and do what they love. As a Mixing Engineer & Music Producer, Ady wo…

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292 Terry Carleton – Remixing Vince Guaraldi Peanuts Cartoon Soundtracks, Bones & Knives Recording Studios, Meeting the Mendelson's, and the Arc Of Terry's Music Career 1:14:15

7M ago1:14:15

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Terry Carleton of Bones & Knives Recording Studio has recorded music for major TV shows, indy films, commercials for radio, and, in some cases, has led to helping clients procure major record deals. Terry studied classical, jazz, and composition on full scholarship. Playing in bands for the better part of 40 years. Has played live with many notable…

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291 Jennifer Roig Francoli – Making Great Music with Ease, Alexander Technique, Getting Stuck, Performance Anxiety, Thinking Less, Over-Doing 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

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Jennifer Roig Francoli is a violinist, coach for musicians, and Creator of The Art of Freedom Method for Conscious Living and Masterful Artistry. She's had multiple solo appearances at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras such as the Pittsburgh and Berlin Symphony Orchestras. Jennifer is also a former Associate concertmaster and soloist for the Grammy…

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Prologue 34:49

7M ago34:49

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Prologue of Dissection - An Original Story. Now available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many more. New episodes bi-weekly.By Shah Ishtiaque

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290 Lars Deutsch – Boum Dans L’Espace, Collecting Sounds, Retro Sci-Fi, the Slightly Out of Tune, Storytelling Effect of Weirdness & Humor, AI in Music, Thinking Less 58:26

8M ago58:26

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LA-based producer Lars Deutsch recently released a whimsical album called “Boum Dans L’Espace." He also created a series of short videos for the project, inspired by his appreciation for early sci-fi and the slightly out-of-tune. Lars is a two-time Emmy winner whose bio reads like this: "He went from heavy metal guitarist to singer, to songwriter, …

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Christmas Selection Box: Santa Trains, a descendant of Robert Fairlie, Updates From Sibiu Agnita Railway & 19B 45:11

8M ago45:11

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Send us a Text Message. This edition of Making Tracks is a Christmas Selection Box: We talk Santa trains and seasonal specials with Eleri Mottram at the WHR , and Neil Dale from the Durango and Silverton steam railway in Colorado, who represents the Polar Express brand in the UK. We meet artist Rebecca Kitchin, who brings Christmas to several railw…

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289 Miss Velvet – Her New Album, Childhood In New York, George Clinton, Meditation, Working With Esjay Jones, Fashion Inspiration, And Led Zeppelin 48:04

8M ago48:04

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Miss Velvet channels vocal styles like Janis Joplin and Robert Plant into a unique sound that comes through loud and clear on her new solo album "Traveler." The New York native has performed in over 100 cities worldwide, including an opening tour for George Clinton. She's entered a new stage in life and career as a mother with a changed outlook on …

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288 Johnny Burgin – Queretaro Mexico, The Queretablues Festival, His Guitar Masterclass And YouTube Channel, Moving to Memphis, Leaving Chicago, And His Forthcoming Album 47:09

9M ago47:09

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Johnny Burgin has been making waves in the U.S. and abroad as a blues player entrenched in the Chicago blues style. He has performed and recorded with blues legends like Tail Dragger, Sam Lay, Billy Boy Arnold, and Pinetop Perkins. Johnny made a name for himself in the late 90s in Chicagoland blues clubs, a record deal with Delmark, and several Eur…

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Ryedale's 5" gauge mainline in miniature & 'Oil firing' on the North Yorkshire Moors railway; A Sustainable Way Ahead For Heritage Railways? 29:28

9M ago29:28

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Send us a Text Message. This episode takes us to Yorkshire at the invitation of the Ryedale Society of Model Engineers to visit their mainline in miniature on a steam day in November 2023. The extensive dual gauge 7 1/4 and 5" gauge ground level layout has been built by members, many of whom are rail professionals in their day job and qualified dri…

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287 Andy McCluskey – The New OMD Album "Bauhaus Staircase", Stunning New Videos, Memories Of The First OMD Gig, Art, Politics, Dark Waves Festival, Liverpool F.C. 37:00

9M ago37:00

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Andy McCluskey is a founding member and lead vocalist of OMD (aka Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark). His band has sold over 40 million records worldwide. They are electronic synth pioneers and one of Britains' best-loved pop groups. OMD conquered the United States with their 1986 hit, "If You Leave" from the Pretty In Pink soundtrack. They have al…

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286 The Vintage Yell – Working As A New Band, Writing And Recording New Music, Release Strategy, Mesquite St. Records 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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My guests, Chris Raspante and Jesse Spradlin, are The Vintage Yell. Chris appeared in episode 2 and episode 186 of The Unstarving Musician, which are among the most popular for the podcast. Chris and Jesse joined forces to form The Vintage Yell somewhat recently and have a lot of new music coming soon. You can find their new single "Goin' On Swingi…

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Overseas Locos: Enthusiasts Going The Extra Mile For Railway History. Wales, India, China & South Africa... 46:03

9M ago46:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we look at engines built for service overseas that are now running or will run, on railways in the UK. We ask why travel around the world to find a loco to restore when there's no shortage in the UK? We hear from enthusiasts behind the restoration projects of engines which have journeyed to the UK from China …

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285 Johnny Burgin (Rewind) – Chicago Blues, Music Festivals, The Magic Of The Stage, Pinetop Perkins 50:51

10M ago50:51

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This is a rewind episode featuring blues guitarist Johnny Burgin. What is a rewind episode? It's a previously published episode, one of my favorites, and one that I think merits re-publishing. I give these episodes a fresh edit, which means you will find it even more enjoyable from a listening perspective. Johnny Burgin, the coast-to-coast (interco…

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New Ffestiniog Fairlie 'James Spooner' and Network Rail's Barmouth Viaduct - Iconic Victorian Railway Engineering Re-imagined For The 21st Century 25:49

10M ago25:49

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 4 of Making Tracks looks at the new Double Fairlie Loco built at Boston Lodge and now in service on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway . We also look at another Railway investment, this time on the mainline and the £30M refurbishment of the iconic Barmouth Viaduct. You can view the animation of Barmouth metall…

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284 JR Richards – Dishwalla, His Tenth Album Forthcoming, Email Marketing, List Building, E-Commerce, Touring, Adapting To Changes In The Music Business, Spotify Discovery Mode 59:10

10M ago59:10

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One of the best voices in rock has been used to describe J.R. Richards. He's the original singer of Dishwalla, one of my favorite bands to emerge in the 90s. Richards has sold millions of records, written some chart-topping hits and has toured globally. Perhaps his most noteworthy accomplishment was writing "Counting Blue Cars," which he performed …

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283 Susan Rogers – The Neuroscience Of Music Preferences, Prince, Analyzing The Techniques Of Frank Sinatra, The Progression of Production Approaches, Leaving The Music Business For Academia, Working With ... 1:12:42

10M ago1:12:42

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Susan Rogers teaches Music Production and Engineering at The Berklee College of Music (Berklee Online). She holds a doctorate in psychology from McGill University, where she studied music cognition and psychoacoustics. Her research focuses on auditory memory, the perception of musical signals, and the influence of musical training on auditory devel…

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282 Rory Kenny of Loudly – The Roll-Out Of Loudly, Inspiration For Moving Into AI, The Loudly Roadmap, Business And Hiring Challenges, Use Cases, Assembling The Ideal Team, Copyright, Future Of Music And ... 1:06:51

10M ago1:06:51

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Rory Kenny is a co-founder and CEO of Loudly, a platform that helps create AI-generated music in seconds for your videos, social channels, advertising media, podcasts, apps, and more. It's 100% royalty-free and easy to use. Every sound on Loudly is human-made and restructured as samples, loops, and stems. Loudly allows users to download stems from …

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281 Garry Peterson of The Guess Who – A New Album, Touring, History of The Guess Who, Garry's Drum Gear, Facts or Fiction, Advice for Young Players 37:24

11M ago37:24

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Garry Peterson is a founding member and drummer of The Guess Who. Garry has been making music for over six decades. Garry also performed with Bachman Turner Overdrive, during their support of the Van Halen 5150 Tour, a show I attended long ago. He has to his credit fifteen albums that have charted on the Billboard 200, fourteen singles that have ch…

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280 Nichole Wagner – Journalism, Photography, Moving To Austin, Rebooting Her Patreon, Drive-by Poetry, Perceived Roadblocks To Making Music, House Concerts 54:29

11M ago54:29

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Nichole Wagner has a new album titled Plastic Flowers coming soon. The Austin-based songwriter released her first album in 2018. Her music is blends soulful country-rock with funky Americana sounds. She comes from the small town of Louviers, Colorado, studied Journalism at Arizona State University, eventually landing in Austin. We talk about this, …

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AI & Audio 24:38

11M ago24:38

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From deep fakes to voice assistants, AI audio is ubiquitous yet often overlooked. Dr Jennifer Williams tells Sean all about the project: "The Next Big Thing in Trustworthy AI: Codesign of Context Aware Trustworthy Audio Capture" which asks the question "Do we really trust the autonomous audio systems (AAUS) that exist around us?" This is the final …

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Sibiu Agnita Railway - Brits bitten by the volunteering bug travel to Transylvania to help narrow gauge revival 39:17

11M ago39:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Making Tracks, we visit the Sibiu Agnita Railway in Romania for a steam gala event, known as ‘Mocanita Days’ and hear from local and UK volunteers, taking part who have been working to restore the line since it was abandoned by the state operator over twenty years ago. The weekend saw the first publicly ha…

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279 Alyssa Trahan – Moving to Nashville, Sound Engineering, Endorsements, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, Marketing, Merch, and the Biggest Lesson She'd Learned in Nashville 55:45

11M ago55:45

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Alyssa Trahan is the featured artist in this Rewind episode. What's a Rewind episode? It's a previously published episode, one of my favorites and merits re-publishing. I also give these episodes a fresh edit, which means you will find it even more enjoyable from a listening perspective. Nashville based singer songwriter Alyssa Trahan first appeare…

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AI & Misinformation 28:02

11M ago28:02

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Misinformation online is a huge problem. How can you trust the things you read? Jeremie Clos joins Sean to discuss the project "Privacy Preserving Detection of Online Misinformation" Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsiteBy Sean Riley

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