Best Roll Amp Reflect Podcasts (2024)

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Take a Break and Reflect - Anthony Grimani on Speakers, Rooms, Acoustics 1:12:31

8d ago1:12:31

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Host Jorden Guth is expecting another child with his wife. Producer Dennis Burger has a few written reviews to catch up on for the SoundStage! Network. As a result, we decided it is a good time to take a quick break before we resume season 3 in a couple of weeks. But we're not going to leave you hanging with nothing to listen to. Jorden Guth went t…

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Trinnov’s Road to WaveForming - Broken Atmos Promise | Misbehaved Bass 1:04:33

22d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Trinnov Audio general manager Jon Herron to discuss the company’s history, the synergy between physical room acoustics and DSP room optimization, why different frequencies of sound require a different approach, and how the company’s new WaveForming technology is a whole new approach to perfecting bass perfor…

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Marrying Hi-Fi with Pro Audio - Paul Hales | Pro Audio Technology Origins | What Matters 1:15:04

1M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Pro Audio Technology owner/president L. Paul Hales to discuss his history in audio, how audio research has guided the development of his speakers over the years, what really matters in audio and what doesn’t, and why most consumer speakers fall short in one significant way. Sources: “Theory Audio Design Sys5…

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All About Vinyl - Earliest Experience | Cartridges | Accuracy | Belt vs. Direct Drive | Psychology 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the SoundStage! Network’s Joseph Taylor, Jason Thorpe, and Dennis Burger to discuss records and turntables, from the perspective of two old pros and one recent convert to the format. Sources: “A Vinyl-Apathist’s Quest for His Perfect First Turntable” by Dennis Burger: https://soundstageaccess.com/index.php/f…

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Simaudio & the Art of Local Manufacturing - Origins | Nimbleness | Repairability 53:39

2M ago53:39

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss how making its products locally affects the quality of the components, their serviceable life, rolling changes to production, and adapting to tough times like global pandemics. Sources: North Collection: …

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

3M ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

4M ago52:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

4M ago51:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

4M ago57:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

5M ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response 42:50

6M ago42:50

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 1) - Education | NRC | DSP | Athena Project 53:42

6M ago53:42

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns 43:58

7M ago43:58

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…

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Recharge & Thrive: Strategies to Recover from Burnout and Prevent Chronic Stress with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes 38:57

7M ago38:57

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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with …

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 1) - Music and Violins | Starting Making Speakers | Dr. Floyd Toole and NRC 32:02

7M ago32:02

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Welcome to season 3! This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers, to discuss his personal history, his love of music, his passion for violin, and the origin story of PSB Speakers—all as a lead-in to a discussion about his time at the NRC doing research with Dr. Floyd Toole. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbs…

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Mick Fleetwood’s ex wife, Jenny Boyd, gives us an inside look into Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most iconic musicians’ creative processes 44:33

8M ago44:33

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We are thrilled to welcome Jenny Boyd to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Jenny is a former model and has written the books, “Jennifer Juniper” and “Icons of Rock.” Jenny has a PhD in psychology. Jenny lived a whirlwind Rock ‘n’ Roll’ life during her 2 marriages to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. We previously had Jenny’s sister, Pattie Boyd (who …

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Selling Emotions: Conradin Amft on T+A's History and Future - Then to Now | Hi-Fi Tomorrow 38:18

8M ago38:18

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For the final episode of season 2 of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by T+A COO Condradin Amft to discuss the company’s history and heritage, its entry into the headphone market, and how hi-fi will evolve into the future. Sources: “44 Years of T+A—Germany's Hi-Fi Giant in Detail”: https://youtu.be/lzW18SuAJW0?si=SUjQk…

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Hal Rubenstein reveals the surprising ways our favorite shows have significantly reflected and often shaped the way we dress 49:48

8M ago49:48

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Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Hal Rubenstein who is a writer, a designer, and one of the founding editors of InStyle magazine on our show today to discuss his career, book, the current state of fashion, etc. Read Hal’s books: Dressing the Part: Television's Most Stylish Shows Paisley Goes with Nothing: A Man's …

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Discover how legendary designer, Monica Rich Kosann, and her daughter Danielle modernized the locket, and empower women to tell their stories through jewelry. 47:27

8M ago47:27

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We are thrilled to welcome mother and daughter, Monica Rich Kosann and Danielle Kosann, to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Monica is a photographer and Founder of her eponymous brand, Monica Rich Kosann. Danielle is a contributing artist to Graydon Carter’s Air Mail. She was formerly the Creative Director and Co-Founder of The New Potato. She is n…

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Sonus Faber Suprema Speaker System Deep Dive - Technical Highlights | Trickle-Down Technologies 1:11:01

8M ago1:11:01

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When Sonus faber introduced its massive new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at this year’s CES, most of the press responded by asking about the price and finishes and little else. In this episode of the podcast, host Jorden Guth and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider ask the real (and really tough) questions about the design and technical spe…

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FINALLY, a solution to your hair concerns - an interview with Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley 57:49

8M ago57:49

57:49

We are excited to welcome Anabel Kingsley to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Anabel Kingsley is a Consultant Trichologist, as well as Brand President of the Philip Kingsley Clinics and product ranges. Her passion for hair and scalp health was ignited from a young age by her father, Philip Kingsley. She is an Associate Member of The Institute of Tr…

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The Tao of the Reviewer - Hi-Fi Reviewers' Systems and Needs | Writing a Hi-Fi Review 55:11

9M ago55:11

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Access editor and producer of the podcast Dennis Burger to discuss his recent article about how reviewers’ reference systems are often necessarily different from the systems they wish they could own. Dennis also gives Jorden some tips on writing a good review. Sources: “The Needs of the Many vers…

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2023 SoundStage! Awards - Products of the Year | Outstanding Achievements | Choosing 49:30

9M ago49:30

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Australia editor Edgar Kramer to discuss their respective 2023 year-end awards. Sources: “The 2023 SoundStage! Network Awards for Outstanding Achievements and Products of the Year” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1843-the-…

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From homeless to millionaire & venture capitalist, meet Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital 23:37

9M ago23:37

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Hello everyone! Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Arlan Hamilton with us today. Arlan built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential found…

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From Wilson Audio to T+A , then Back - InSight Videos | The Two-Day Rule | The Filming Approach 44:54

10M ago44:54

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to tell the origin story of SoundStage! Network’s InSight video series, how they’ve evolved, and the details of their most recent globetrotting trip to Wilson Audio and T+A. Sources: Muraudio's Domain Omni Series Speaker | SoundStage! InSight: https://youtu.be/VkHQC8pz2H8?s…

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How to stand up for yourself 54:26

10M ago54:26

54:26

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with …

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Simaudio’s North Collection: The Future of Hi-Fi? - Development | BRM-1 | Reception and Reviews 58:19

10M ago58:19

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss the company’s new North Collection, how it was developed, what it means for the future of hi-fi, why the remote control is the best in the world, and how the lineup has been embraced by audiophile press and customer…

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How to navigate the holidays with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes 30:14

10M ago30:14

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We welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes back to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line …

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How SVS Built a Hi-Fi Community - History | Products | Community Building 45:02

11M ago45:02

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SVS president Gary Yacoubian and VP of marketing Nick Brown to discuss the company’s history, its unique approach to hi-fi and home theater, and how it actively engages with its customers. Sources: SVS: https://www.svsound.com/ “The Only True Currency in This Bankrupt World” by Audio Unleashed: https://audio…

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Audio Video Show 2023 Highlights - Warsaw Vibe | Good and Bad Shows | Bringing Matt | Best and Worst Products 53:15

11M ago53:15

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to discuss Warsaw 2023, why it’s such a special show, what it’s like to be there, and what it was like to see it through the eyes of a young audiophile. Sources: SoundStage! coverage of Audio Video Show 2023 - Warsaw, Poland:…

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Meet the Director of Costumes at New York City Ballet, Marc Happel 55:44

11M ago55:44

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We are thrilled to welcome Marc Happel who is the Director of Costumes at the NYC Ballet to The Style That Binds Us podcast to discuss his career & newly released book, New York City Ballet: Choreography & Couture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delia-folk8/support

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Dan Laufman on the Value of Emotiva - Origin | Hi-Fi Manufacturing | Profits | Ethics 59:41

11M ago59:41

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Emotiva’s Dan Laufman to discuss the origins of his passion for hi-fi, the history of electronics manufacturing in the neoliberal era, how to make an profit in the audio business ethically, the long hard road to revitalizing North American manufacturing capabilities, and the virtues of being inclusive instea…

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How to navigate collective grief & trauma as crises arise 39:57

12M ago39:57

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We welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes back to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line …

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Martijn Mensink On the Magic of Dutch & Dutch - Active Speakers | Cardioid Dispersion | Acoustics 55:21

12M ago55:21

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Martijn Mensink of Dutch & Dutch to discuss how an old clock radio incubated a love of music that developed into a passion for good sound that evolved into a career in speaker design. During the course of the conversation, they explore Martijn’s history of speaker development, the business ventures that prec…

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Empowering Equality: A Conversation with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on Women's Rights 34:47

12M ago34:47

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We are excited to have Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Carolyn was the first woman to represent New York City's 7th Council district (where she was the first woman to give birth while in office). She was also the first woman to chair the Joint Economic Committee. She became the first woman to chair the House Commit…

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Unlocking Literary Joy: Zibby Owens Discusses the Power of Reading 47:30

1y ago47:30

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We are excited to welcome Zibby Owens to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Zibby is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and mother of four as well as the owner of Zibby Owens Media. We can’t wait to hear all about her career, company & more. Read Zibby's books: Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature Blank Princess Charming Moms Don't Hav…

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House of Sound NYC - McIntosh | Sonus Faber | The Other Brands | New York | Luxury 47:38

1y ago47:38

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by David Mascioni, Global Director of Brand Marketing for McIntosh, to discuss the origins of the original World of McIntosh Townhouse in New York City, how it developed, why it closed, and how the concept evolved into the new House of Sound at a new location, with much more representation for the entire McInto…

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Legendary Laurence Dickie - Bowers & Wilkins | The Iconic Nautilus | Vivid Audio | Loudspeaker Engineering 1:09:33

1y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by legendary speaker designer Laurence Dickie to discuss his history with Bowers & Wilkins, the design of the iconic Nautilus, how his thinking on speaker design has evolved over to years, whether or not he draws inspiration from nature, and why his speakers are an exercise in engineering, not industrial design…

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Meet clean beauty pioneer & top makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, Founder of RMS Beauty 46:19

1y ago46:19

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We are excited to welcome pioneer of the clean beauty movement and the Founder of RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift, to The Style That Binds Us podcast. During her makeup artist days, Rose-Marie worked with Louis Vuitton, Victoria’s Secret, Max Mara, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren as well as Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bündchen, Paloma Picasso, Tilda Swinton, Zoe …

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Six Months into a PhD in Hi-Fi - Learning | Controversies | Revelations | The Future 53:44

1y ago53:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and podcast producer Dennis Burger to discuss what Jorden has learned in six months of hosting the podcast, since he’s been able to speak to some of the hi-fi industry’s most influential and respected luminaries. As Doug often tells him, “Talking to these people is like get…

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The Fall 2023 Trend Report 21:42

1y ago21:42

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Welcome to Fall 2023! The Style That Binds Us put together our semi-annual trend report sharing this season's hottest trends, colors and more. We are SO EXCITED for Fall 2023, because we are drooling over what came down the runway, and know it'll resonate with you too. We've got a fabulous season in store for all of us, and we're here to make sure …

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Meet media powerhouse, Dee Poku 38:10

1y ago38:10

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We are thrilled to have Dee Poku on The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dee is the Founder and CEO of The WIE Suite, which is a private membership community for women leaders, innovators, creators. She is a Board Director at BAFTA and regularly contributes to Forbes & Huffington Post. Prior to starting WIE Suite, Dee worked at Paramount Pictures, Focu…

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Monitor Audio: From Concept 50 to Hyphn and Beyond - Into Hi-Fi | Making Monitor Audio Speakers | The Response 44:06

1y ago44:06

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This week on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Monitor Audio global marketing director Michael Johnson and technical director Michael Hedges to discuss how the Concept 50 speaker was developed; how it evolved into the company’s new flagship retail offering, the Hyphn; what makes a Monitor Audio speaker sound like a M…

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Meet Sixties Style Icon, Model & Muse, Pattie Boyd 36:48

1y ago36:48

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We are delighted to welcome Pattie Boyd to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Pattie is a Sixties style icon and model who inspired love songs such as “Something,” “Layla,” “Wonderful Tonight” and more. She was at the heart of Swinging London and Rock and Roll as she balanced life between being a highly in-demand model and her marriage to George Harr…

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Anthony Grimani on Speakers, Rooms, Acoustics - Dolby to THX | Rooms| Hi-Fi vs. Home Theater | Speakers | Room Correction 1:12:10

1y ago1:12:10

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This week on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Anthony Grimani, former director of technology for THX and founder of Performance Media Industries, to discuss his history with Dolby and THX, why the room is such a crucial component of any sound system, home theater vs. hi-fi, room correction, and whether the world nee…

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How to spot skin cancer and other important information from Dermatologist, Dr. Sophie Greenberg 29:54

1y ago29:54

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We are excited to welcome Dermatologist, Dr. Sophie Greenberg, to The Style That Binds Us podcast to talk all about skin cancer: how to spot it, prevent it and more. Dr. Greenberg is a Princeton & Columbia trained dermatologist. She practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology in Manhattan. We hope you enjoy this important and informative conver…

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Speaker and Headphone Measurements Mash-Up - Misinformation | What Matters | Active vs. Passive | Listening 1:07:19

1y ago1:07:19

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This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and former SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast cohost Brent Butterworth to discuss the what, how, and why of speaker and headphone measurements. What measurements correlate with listening impressions? How do active and wireless products complicate …

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Vineyard Folk: Discover the creative people and places of Martha's Vineyard with Tamara Weiss and Amanda Benchley 49:47

1y ago49:47

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We are excited to welcome Tamara Weiss, and Amanda Benchley who are the authors of Vineyard Folk to The Style That Binds Us podcast. I met Tamara and Amanda when I went to their book talk at The Corner Bookstore and immediately knew we should have them on the podcast. I have so enjoyed reading this book! We can’t wait to hear all about their book t…

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