Best Woofer Podcasts (2024)

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009: Sparks - A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing (1972) 1:50:02

1M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

Continuing our deep dive into the world of Sparks, in this episode on The Burning of the Midnight Amp, we explore their second album, "A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing." Join us as we dissect this eclectic and innovative record track by track, discussing the quirky lyrics, unique sound, and the Mael brothers' undeniable creativity. Don't miss out on …

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008: David Bowie - Hours (1999) 2:47:35

2M ago2:47:35

2:47:35

We take a closer look at David Bowie's 1999 album, Hours. Known for its connection to the computer game Omikron: The Nomad Soul and marking the end of Bowie's collaboration with Reeves Gabrels, Hours offers a unique snapshot of Bowie's transition from the more experimental sound of his mid-90's outputs, to the later more neo-classic Bowie sound. We…

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Nucreed Sound presents HAPPY HOUR 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

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007: The Walker Brothers - Nite Flights 2:01:24

3M ago2:01:24

2:01:24

In this episode we dive deep into The Walker Brothers' enigmatic and final album, "Nite Flights," released in 1978. Join us as we explore the creative process behind this groundbreaking record, which saw the band take a bold leap into avant-garde and experimental territory. We'll analyze each track, starting with the haunting opener "Shutout," the …

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Nucreed sound presents HAPPY HOUR 1:37:18

4M ago1:37:18

1:37:18

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006: Sparks (1971) - Sparks 1:56:44

5M ago1:56:44

1:56:44

In this episode we journey back to 1971 to explore the debut album by Sparks, initially released under the name Halfnelson. We take a deep dive into the early history of the band, discussing how the Mael brothers' unique musical style emerged from Los Angeles's vibrant music scene. As we go track-by-track, Christer—who has never heard the album bef…

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005: Heathen - David Bowie 3:34:37

6M ago3:34:37

3:34:37

In this episode we delve into David Bowie's introspective 2002 album, "Heathen." Amidst global uncertainty, Bowie explores disillusionment and spirituality, blending electronic and rock elements in a reflection of personal and artistic rebirth. We dissect each track, revealing the influences, production techniques, and the emotional depth that posi…

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004: Reality - David Bowie 2:46:54

8M ago2:46:54

2:46:54

Dive into the essence of David Bowie's "Reality" with us in this episode. We dissect the album's creation, from Bowie's innovative recording process to the eclectic influences behind the music. Released in 2003, "Reality" is a testament to Bowie's artistic journey, blending rock, electronic, and experimental elements. We'll share our thoughts on th…

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HAPPY HOUR - 31 Dec 2023 1:30:23

9M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

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003: Blade Runner - Vangelis 2:06:19

9M ago2:06:19

2:06:19

We’re exploring the enigmatic and influential soundtrack of Ridley Scott’s iconic film, "Blade Runner," composed by the legendary Vangelis. Join us as we dissect this masterful blend of electronic ambiance and futuristic noir. We'll examine how Vangelis' synthesizer-driven score not only defined the film’s atmospheric essence but also left an indel…

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002: The Next Day - David Bowie 3:11:36

10M ago3:11:36

3:11:36

We dive deep into David Bowie's mysterious and captivating album, The Next Day. Released after a decade-long hiatus, this album marked Bowie's unexpected return to the music scene, surprising fans and critics alike. We explore the intricate layers of its production, the cryptic symbolism in its lyrics, and how it fits into the larger tapestry of Bo…

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001: Blackstar - David Bowie 2:57:58

11M ago2:57:58

2:57:58

Join us on an interstellar journey as we delve deep into the masterpiece that is David Bowie's 'Blackstar' album. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain to uncover the album's fascinating backstory, the creative process behind it, and a track-by-track analysis that'll give you a whole new perspective. It's a down-to-earth conversation abou…

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HAPPY HOUR - 25 Sep 2023 1:45:12

1y ago1:45:12

1:45:12

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HAPPY HOUR - 16 Years 1:20:27

1+ y ago1:20:27

1:20:27

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HAPPY HOUR - S15 E3 1:34:00

1+ y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

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HAPPY HOUR - S15 E2 1:37:37

2y ago1:37:37

1:37:37

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HAPPY HOUR 1:41:54

2y ago1:41:54

1:41:54

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HAPPY HOUR mixtape 1:33:15

2+ y ago1:33:15

1:33:15

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HAPPY HOUR mixtape - 1 Sep 2021 1:53:53

3y ago1:53:53

1:53:53

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HAPPY HOUR mixtape - 19 Jul 2021 1:37:41

3y ago1:37:41

1:37:41

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Are We Listening to Gear or to Music? 36:48

3+ y ago36:48

36:48

What we hear and how we hear it is a topic of curiosity that Mino Christante and Luke Zitterkopf explore as they draw the fine line between listening to audio component performance or simply listening to music. What is the difference? Please check out the marvelous Avalon Jazz Band and support them by buying their music on Bandcamp. Here is the lin…

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HAPPY HOUR - 14 years 1:37:26

3+ y ago1:37:26

1:37:26

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The Way We Were: is it the end for audiophile shows? 22:38

3+ y ago22:38

22:38

Not so very long ago, you could hop on a plane and attend an audio show to learn more about the world of high-end audio. Those days are over, and perhaps forevermore as the cost of cancelled shows takes its long-lasting toll on the audiophile industry for the magazines that depend on them, and for the established big names that maintained their sta…

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Tiptoe Through the Nettles: Audiophile Reviews versus Reality 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

36:30

Tiptoe with audiophile industry veteran Mino Christante through the often painful nettle patch of reviews versus the hard reality: how to get to the bottom of better sound for your system in researching audio components. Luke Zitterkopf of Aluminous Audio joins in the discussion of the quickly changing field of players, as audio shows go extinct, m…

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Backseat Drivers: Audiophile Consulting for Better Sound in your System 35:56

3+ y ago35:56

35:56

Audio consulting seems like risky business to audiophiles who are happy with their sound system performance. Explore the possibilities of continuous improvement with audiophile manufacturing veteran Mino Christante of Shunyata Research, and Luke Zitterkopf, designer of the Aluminous Audio Gravitas Speaker System. Mino Christante is worldwide distri…

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Subatomic Subwoofers: How crossovers and woofers can work together for great sound 32:10

3+ y ago32:10

32:10

Get the low-down on how subwoofers can play a vital role in both a room and the crossover technology of a loudspeaker. In a world where it is often better to be seen and not heard, the subwoofer must impact the listening environment in profound ways without overpowering the listener. But how much is too much? Join Mino Christante and Luke Zitterkop…

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The Battle of Midrange: Can Monitor Speakers Really Deliver? 32:52

3+ y ago32:52

32:52

Mino Christante was a fly on the wall and a fly in the ointment at Shunyata Research for 15 years, testing over 1500 audiophile product prototypes under the tutelage of Caelin Gabriel. Now, Christante hosts "Weekend Environments - A Sanctuary of Sound"- a weekly podcast. Follow Mino as he explores the concept of weak midrange among monitor speakers…

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HAPPY HOUR mixtape - 17 Apr 2021 1:36:14

3+ y ago1:36:14

1:36:14

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Bridge over Troubled Audio: Isolating Vibration in audio components to enhance sound performance 6:24

3+ y ago6:24

6:24

Accompany audiophile influencer Mino Christante on an imaginary trek across a rope bridge and find out how your audio system can enjoy immense improvement with the addition of pioneering feet component technology from Aluminous Audio. The Isolation Vibration Component Module brings deep nuance to your listening environment whether you place it unde…

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Say Yes to the Mess:Audio components that work together 39:25

3+ y ago39:25

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Mino Christante has been in the audiophile industry over 15 years, most recently as former research assistant and prototype evaluator for Shunyata Research. Mino interviews Luke Zitterkopf of Aluminous Audio as they confer over the plethora of audio components and some important considerations on finding audio components that perform well together …

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The Sound of Mythic Proportions: Speaker Placement for Great Sound 31:48

3+ y ago31:48

31:48

Luke Zitterkopf and Mino Christante pontificate on speaker placement in "tuning the room" for optimum sound system performance. The Gravitas Speaker System of Aluminous Audio comprises four sound sources rather than two, offering greater versatility in arriving at desirable listening results, even when good sound in certain rooms is just short of i…

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The speaker that took 4,000 years to build 7:15

3+ y ago7:15

7:15

Mino Christante narrates a tiny audio documentary on the Gravitas Speaker System by Aluminous Audio. Some people work on a design for a speaker and take their time. But not everyone takes 4,000 years. In this 6 or so minute micro-documentary, Mino Christante explains the origins of the Gravitas, design considerations that make it special and other …

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Mysterious Waterfalls: What can it all mean to audiophiles in speaker design? 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

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Mino Christante was a fly on the wall as well as a fly in the ointment at Shunyata Research, as technical assistant for Caelin Gabriel for fifteen years. Now, Mino visits with Luke Zitterkopf of Aluminous Audio and discusses what spectral analysis waterfall graphs have to do with musical enjoyment in speaker system design. Mino distributes the Grav…

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HAPPY HOUR mixtape - 13 Mar 2021 1:45:08

3+ y ago1:45:08

1:45:08

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Audiophile Speakers: Gravitas with Luke Zitterkopf of Aluminous Audio 36:02

3+ y ago36:02

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Audio industry veteran Mino Christante, formerly of Shunyata Research discusses some aspects of speaker design with Luke Zitterkopf of Aluminous Audio. His Gravitas Speaker System is the only speaker in the world that performs while completely suspended in air, and fully decoupled from the floor. Aluminous Audio…