Best Hubbub Podcasts (2024)

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When birds do sing 5:17

2h ago5:17

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"I wanted to capture the rolling rhythm of a water in the original field recording so I've used a series of pads and synth sounds to create that feeling. I also used a repeating piano melody to mimic the sounds of the water going over rocks etc. I tweaked the original recording to bring up the bird song." Vermont bird soundscape reimagined by Richa…

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Forest stream and birdsong, Vermont 3:00

2h ago3:00

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In this scene in Berkshire, Vermont, a small babbling stream takes center stage as a variety of birds can be heard singing both near and far. Recorded by Chris Ruprecht.By Cities and Memory

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Sustainable Tourism with The Digital Distillery 24:29

10h ago24:29

24:29

Something a little different today. We are in the middle of Travel Season for The Digital Distillery Podcast network, and as such I have put together a little recap episode from one of our recent events all about Sustainable Tourism in Austria. The episode was originally released in late 2023 for The Digital Distillery Podcast, and while not strict…

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The seven artists of San Stae 4:44

2d ago4:44

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"Inside the church of San Stae, the right wall contains altars with works by Niccolò Bambini, Giuseppe Camerata, and Antonio Balestra. The three chapels on the left house works by Giuseppe Torretto, Pietro Baratta, Francesco Migliori, and Jacopo Amigoni. "There are seven distinct synth sounds within the piece - each representing a different artist …

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The Grand Canal heard from San Stae 7:06

2d ago7:06

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The iconic sounds of the Grand Canal in Venice, as heard from outside the Chiesa di San Stae. The low thrum of vaporetto taxis and smaller boats, the lapping of water on the sides of the canal, the conversations of locals zipping up past us on boats, all on a warm, sultry summer afternoon. Reimagined by Cities and Memory.…

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Spice market, Pointe-à-Pitre 5:06

2d ago5:06

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"A walk through the Spice Market and the surrounding area in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. It's 11 a.m. on September 7, 2019." Recorded by Azadeh Nilchiani.By Cities and Memory

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Pointe-à-Pitre 5:20

2d ago5:20

5:20

"My track “Pointe-à-Pitre” is based on a field recording from a spice Market in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. I was drawn to the field recording because it captures the magical atmosphere of the city. I can imagine being taken away by the smell of the spices, fruits and vegetables at the market on this Caribbean paradise. "It is this feeling that I h…

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Haunted streets of Montmartre 2:51

2d ago2:51

2:51

"Reimagined the streets of Montmartre as haunted from the ghosts of the past." Montmartre street recording reimagined by VVHΛLTHISИEY.By Cities and Memory

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Four o'clock in a perfect world 4:35

10d ago4:35

4:35

"My recollection of this field recording was standing in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto at 4pm, after an entire day of recording the sounds of Venice - my favourite urban space in the world for sound recording. The sun was warm and mellow, and the campo was unusually quiet and empty considering its proximity to the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice's most …

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A lazy afternoon in Rialto 4:26

10d ago4:26

4:26

A walkthrough across Venice's iconic Rialto Bridge, through the market at the bottom of the bridge, and out into Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. In this quiet square just away from the hustle and bustle of one of Venice's most popular tourist spots, all we can hear is the gentle trickle of a water fountain, and the bells chiming for 4pm. An unusually …

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Sustainability Policies with IAB Europe & Eric Shih 21:42

20d ago21:42

21:42

Today on Green About Media we have the privilege of 'listening in' on a recent podcast episode from IAB Europe, Policy Matters with host Inez Talavera De La Esperanza The interview with Eric Shih from Carbon Intelligence Platform Cedara, covers; The growing importance of Sustainability in Digital Advertising, The EU environmental policies shaping b…

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Migrating terns 0:14

20d ago0:14

0:14

"The sound of the migrating terns is replaced by violins playing a the same rhythm as a short loop of the field recording. This pattern is faded in and out with other orchestral string instruments playing similar tern patterns." Migrating terns reimagined by Simon Woods.By Cities and Memory

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Tern colony at Cemlyn Bay 3:40

20d ago3:40

3:40

Tern colony at Cemlyn Bay, Anglesey. Sandwich, Common and Arctic tern migrate from Africa or as far as the Antarctic for the Artic tern every spring to breed there and then head back each autumn hopefully with young terns following them. Recorded by Phil Cunliffe.By Cities and Memory

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Looking After Our Limited Land with Rachel Fisher, DEFRA 33:35

24d ago33:35

33:35

How can we reconcile the competing demands for land across government? How is it possible to account for all the different environmental, social, cultural, geographical and geological factors that determine land use? Bryony Loveless, DESNZ, talks to Rachel Fisher, Deputy Director of Land Use Policy at DEFRA, about her work and background, from the …

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Incorporating Sustainability at Work - With Fiona Salmon 42:16

1M ago42:16

42:16

Summary Today on Green About Media we hear from Fiona Salmon, the Sustainability Lead at Captify, as she discusses the importance of sustainability in the digital space. She shares her background and career path, highlighting her transition from print to digital media sales. Fi emphasises the need for awareness about the environmental impact of dig…

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To step outside time's relentless flow 6:02

2M ago6:02

6:02

"I listened and listened to the beautiful recording and played along the best I could on my acoustic guitar to form an idea. I used the recording complete in places and cut up and sampled in others , to creat a kind of vocal line to the piece. "To step outside of times relentless flow is a journey , a holiday if you like. A trip away from the every…

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Promise of the pier 3:48

1M ago3:48

3:48

"In my mind, a pier is almost always a busy place, people are coming or going and that alone brings excitement. For those who in fact are on the pier to embark on a voyage it is perhaps even more exciting. Remember the feeling as a child going on your first travel by boat, being in the moment just before embarking, feel the tremble of joy, but also…

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A page of the night book 4:29

1M ago4:29

4:29

"A period of time a few minutes long fifty-eight years wide." "This recording gave such a strong sense of a moment in time held still - the way in which the space of a minute in the middle of the night can take on the same qualities as an hour during daylight. "The nighttime rainfall sits as a bed throughout the track, which overall is structured i…

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Path 6:21

1M ago6:21

6:21

"I loved how the field recording provided a really nice atmospheric layer to the song. The interesting thing is that the recording has different moments as in one part you hear the sounds of the waves and in another, human voices combined with other elements that inhabit the place. "This song talks about the wish of feeling nature, of experimenting…

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Finlandia 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

"I used the field recording unedited and throughout the duration of my piece. It inspired me to put myself in the outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature in the recording and transfer how this made me feel into music: peaceful and hopeful, and then adventurous. I started with a piano solo and build instrumentation around it. I also drew inspiratio…

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Early morning at Pepperskär Hamnen 14:19

1M ago14:19

14:19

"A sleepy harbour at Pepperskär on the island of Järsö, 12km south of Mariehamn, Åland's capital. It's just after 7am on a Sunday. The roe deer on the road vanish into the woods as I arrive, the gulls haven't yet flown in from the rocky havens in the bay. "A slight breeze stirs the tide to softly lap the the wood-clad harbour walls and the hulls of…

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Unboxing 3:38

1M ago3:38

3:38

"The field recording from the martial arts studio in Thailand is over 20 minutes long, so I initially selected several parts that appealed to me because of their athletic energy, community spirit and sweat. "I chose sound sections that reflect the general training atmosphere in the room and, of course, the sports activities with rhythmic sequences.…

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Sting Club Muay Thai gym, Chiang Mai 21:16

1M ago21:16

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"People from across Chiang Mai and the globe training in a Muay Thai gym." Recorded in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Alex Boyesen. Part of the Sound of Adventure project in partnership with Exodus Travels. To learn more and explore the full collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/adventure.By Cities and Memory

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On the edge of a lake in the jungle 19:36

2M ago19:36

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"A dense and captivating dawn chorus of Vietnamese wildlife in Huyện Đà Bắc, Hòa Bình, Vietnam. The waking of animals, birds, insects and people on the edge of a lake in the jungle at around 5am." Recorded in Vietnam by Kit Wilmans Fegradoe. Part of the Sound of Adventure project in partnership with Exodus Travels. To learn more and explore the ful…

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CO-PI-I 4:10

1M ago4:10

4:10

"Quite coincidentally, the track "CO-PI-I" was made on the go during my recent travels in late 2023. I believe it happened for a good reason since it serves the purpose of the "Sound of Adventure" project. "Over the years I made an interesting observation. Before venturing into new territory, two things happen: first - we suddenly are opened to fan…

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Shadows unveiled 6:06

1M ago6:06

6:06

"The field recording in this piece inspired me to create a story about how an adventure can begin feeling dark and uncertain but can then open up to an expanse of lightness and magic. "Often when I have travelled, being in an unknown places it can feel unsettling but often hidden gifts reveal themselves when you immerse yourself in all that it has …

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Vermont's dawn chorus 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

"The wildlife of Berkshire, Vermont awakening. The scene features Morning Doves' distinctive calls, along with other song birds, a few Raven calls, as well as the croaking of frogs at a nearby pond." Recorded in Vermont, USA by Chris Ruprecht. Part of the Sound of Adventure project in partnership with Exodus Travels. To learn more and explore the f…

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Crossroads - bird chirping, Tokyo 3:53

1M ago3:53

3:53

"The recording location is an unidentified crossroad in Tokyo. Whenever the traffic light turns green, the speakers on the traffic lights play continuous bird chirping sounds to alert people to proceed. "In some parts of China, which is also in the Asian region, pre-recorded human voices are used to signal pedestrians at crossroads. I believe that …

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Adventures in temporal displacement 3:44

1M ago3:44

3:44

"Lots of small sounds stood out from the field recording I worked with, small enough not to be noticed, yet, in the right frame of mind, significant enough to catch one's attention. I tried to be open to letting them take my attention for a wander and responded to that by making sounds that followed them, resampling, ornamenting, mimicking. Sometim…

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Piazza San Marco on a hot August day 6:08

2M ago6:08

6:08

"In Piazza San Marco, the most famous tourist destination in Venice, at 3pm on a hot August day. Bells chime the hour, and the famous jazz cafes play live music as we walk past. After a great deal of summer rain, there was an unanticipated acqua alta (high water), so you can hear the occasional sloshing of puddles too - very unusual for a summer af…

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The distant horizon 12:51

2M ago12:51

12:51

"This work was composed by Michael Serafin-Wells, performed and recorded by Bipolar Explorer - Summer Serafin (vocals), Michael Serafin-Wells (guitars, baritone guitar, bass, tape loops, percussion, vocals) and Sylvia Solanas (vocals). We used the field recording throughout, with some small edits, looping and reverb. The field recording itself is l…

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Eid Milad-ul Nabi at Nizamuddin Dargah 4:02

1M ago4:02

4:02

"The recording is placed in Hazrat Nizamuddin, a mausoleum dedicated to the Sufi saint – Khawaja Nizamuddin Auliya who lived during 1238 – 1325 CE. He was a saint of the Chishti order and a firm believer in secularism and religious harmony. The mausoleum was constructed in 1325 by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (The eighteenth Sultan of Delhi). "The recordin…

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Delhi's memory lane 4:22

1M ago4:22

4:22

"'Delhi's Memory Lane' is a musical tale that paints a vibrant picture of the diverse sounds that define old Delhi. Imagine wandering through the bustling and bright streets of Paharganj, where there is beauty in the sounds of every corner. Suddenly, go to the outskirts of the city and find yourself in the semi-countryside, surrounded by moments of…

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Savia Monteverde: dawn chorus, Costa Rica 14:09

1M ago14:09

14:09

"It is a brand new day and the the forest is starting to wake up. It had been raining the whole night before and although it is not raining at the moment, water droplets keep falling down from the canopy. "The birds are getting playful and are moving around singing and looking for food, several groups of them can be heard in all directions. A slow …

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Arrival 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

"I used Diego Espeleta's recording of a dawn chorus in Costa Rica as the starting point for my composition 'Arrival'. I wanted this piece to communicate an uplifting feeling - the joy of arriving at your destination and the wonder of exploring a new place. This is what field recording has been for me - a way to explore more deeply. The joy of colle…

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Deer and owls in the middle of the night, France 3:39

1M ago3:39

3:39

"The beginning of autumn goes pair with nature changing... And alpha male deer are seeking and fighting for their partners to preserve their species. This is the time, at the end of September, where you can hear deer in the evening and in the night. "Hidden in forests, with owls calling as well, you can immerse in pure nature with no human intrusio…

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Masai Mara warriors' song, Kenya 5:03

2M ago5:03

5:03

"I am at the open space of a traditional Masai village with a population of about 250 people. All around are little huts and in the centre, cows and goats are laid down. The Masai men sing and dance the warriors song. They jump as high as they can as a sign of bravery and in order to attract the women's attention." Recorded in Kenya by Christina An…

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Sound Reflections on the East Wall, Portugal 6:24

1M ago6:24

6:24

"Workers from the "Museu de Arte Popular" assembled at Torre de Belém before heading to the Lisbon city center for a conference. During this gathering, one of the museum collaborators pointed out a location on the east wall where you can hear both the sounds of the sea and the Torre de Belém garden, thanks to the unique acoustic properties of the w…

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On the pier, Cape Town 3:08

2M ago3:08

3:08

"Kalk Bay Harbour embodies the raw beauty of Cape Town’s False Bay coast. Listen to the sound of waves; seagulls flying overhead; seals snorting from time to time as they bathe in the sun, waiting for scraps; the low hum of tools as fishermen repair their boats; an artist who takes out a selection of works to sell to passers-by, and the chatting of…

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Intrapreneurship and Driving Sustainability Within Your Company with Stephanie Scheller 25:14

2M ago25:14

25:14

In this episode of Green About Media Stephanie Scheller discusses the launch and operations a sustainability consultancy within Omnicom Group. She shares her background and journey, as well as the process of pitching and funding her idea to make it a reality. Stephanie explains the day-to-day activities of the unit, including consulting advertisers…

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Migration Sounds on BBC World Service Newshour 5:03

2M ago5:03

5:03

An interview with Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes on BBC World Service's Newshour about the Migration Sounds project, playing recordings already contributed from the USA, the UK and the Sahara desert and discussing our callout for contributions to the project. Broadcast on 23 February 2024.By Cities and Memory

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Migration Sounds on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, February 2024 0:16

2M ago0:16

0:16

Our Migration Sounds project featured in BBC radio news bulletins, 23 February 2024. This clip taken from the Today Programme.By Cities and Memory

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Method of writing music by means of dots 4:27

2M ago4:27

4:27

"This reimagined sound starts from the fact that the impressive sound of these church bells is dramatically quietened by traffic noise on all sides, and this is an oasis of peace in a busy urban centre. "The light piano motifs and crystal healing bowl sounds bring to mind the idea of a church as a sanctuary away from everyday life and a centre of p…

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The chimes of Saint Nicolas 1:08

2M ago1:08

1:08

Church bells at Saint Nicolas des Champs in Le Marais, Paris, chime 11 o'clock in December 2023. There are two major roads either side of the church, which are constantly busy with noisy traffic and mean that this once peaceful oasis is almost drowned out by car traffic. Even the chiming of the bells has difficulty cutting through and making itself…

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Hypatia in the night market on the vernal equinox 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

"I was unsure how to find a way into the project until I found the bell sound - maybe from a tram or bus or something? - which worked really well as a simple rhythm as the bell pattern is quite syncopated and then the final 'beat' is a car door shutting. "It became quite hypnotic, so I decided to go with that feeling and try to capture an implied a…

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Season 2 Launch: Can You Subvert Capitalist Thinking for Environmental Change? 12:28

3M ago12:28

12:28

Welcome back to a brand new season of The Green About Media Podcast, where we delve into the intersection of digital innovation and environmental impact. Heading into Season Two, we're excited to bring you insights from professionals driving sustainability within their organisations. Join host Phil McDowell in this introduction episode as he introd…

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Make My Money Matter with Izzy Howden and David Hayman 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

Make My Money Matter is the campaign to make sure our banks and pension funds are building a better world. Established by famed film director Richard Curtis, they have collaborated with names such as Olivia Colman and the stars of Game of Thrones to get their message across. Listen it to find out what they want to achieve and how they are going to …

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Sima 2:54

4M ago2:54

2:54

"This piece begins with a beautiful recording of the Ushuaia River in Lapataia, Tierra del Fuego, made by Raúl del Mestre. The peaceful play of the water over rocks and stones gradually gives way to various manipulations of the river sound (using pitch shifting, looping, reversing and sampling) evoking some of the tensions between this natural wate…

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Bahía Lapataia, Tierra del Fuego 1:15

4M ago1:15

1:15

Let's listen to the movement of water, near the end of route 3; Lapataia Bay Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Recorded by Raúl Del Mestre.By Cities and Memory

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Beneath the streets of Rome 6:42

4M ago6:42

6:42

A metro journey beneath the streets of Rome from the Termini station to Circo Massimo, with announcements, train noise, doors opening and closing and lots of Roman conversations. Recorded by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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