Best Steve Urquhart Podcasts (2024)

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XMTR Radio Hour #30: Ed Baxter (ResonanceFM) 59:55

29d ago59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is a conversation with Ed Baxter who has recently stepped down as Resonance FM creative director after being at the helm for over 22 years. Ed has selected a number of audio works that he initiated, directed or produced during this time, with a common theme of 'creating the conditions for something to happen'. The…

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XMTR Radio Hour #29: Lowlines 59:55

3M ago59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is dedicated to Lowlines - a sonic scrapbook, a passport to roam, tuning in to the pulse of place, with 2 episodes from this series follows food entrepreneur & urban place-maker Petra Barran as she travels through the Americas, meeting people with profound connections to the places they’re from. We’ll join Petra a…

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XMTR Radio Hour #28: A swimming event, A Requiem, Toilets, Silence and Salt Beef 58:14

5M ago58:14

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour celebrates works that have been submitted to xmtr.fm over the past year with an episode from Bristol based radio project Limbo Tapes' new podcast Limbo Calling, an exercise in mischief and the mundane from New York based Icelandic composer/sound designer Andrea Kristindottir, Berlin based photographer and audio st…

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XMTR RADIO HOUR #27 Earlid - Hubris & Humility with Joan Schuman 59:55

6M ago59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is dedicated to Earlid a gallery of evolving exhibits of sound art. US based Earlid founder and curator and seasoned radio practitioner Joan Shuman talks through a selection of five audio works that come under the theme Hubris and Humility. Works featured are by Bassel, Meira Asher, Evangeline Riddiford Graham and…

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XMTR #26: Steve Urquhart's Audio World 1:03:22

8M ago1:03:22

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This Transmitter Radio Hour is a selection of audio works chosen by award winning Glasgow based radio producer and sound artist Steve Urquhart. He joins Lucia to discuss why these works inspire, make him laugh and more importantly break the rules and conventions of radio making. Steve has worked for local radio in Cumbria, National Prison Radio and…

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XMTR #25: A Field Trip to Edmonton 59:55

9M ago59:55

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This show is dedicated to the joyful chaos that is Angel Edmonton in Enfield, North London. Once an industrial hub attracting factory workers and their families, the area has been neglected for decades as factories gave way to warehouses and social housing fell into decay. Today it's a multicultural crossroads undergoing massive redevelopment. Echo…

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XMTR #24: Tapes and Time 59:43

12M ago59:43

59:43

This Transmitter Radio Hour is an ode to tapes and time, featuring Glasgow based sound artist Steve Urquhart’s Doing Bird a mixtape recorded with inmates at Perth Prison (Scotland), a meditation on time by Brighton based composer and sound artists Joseph Wilkinson and a wonky plunderphonic mixtape by Bristol based Limbo Tapes. 1. Radio producer and…

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XMTR#23: Sea Change - Audio Postcards from the Royal Docks 59:59

1y ago59:59

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This Transmitter Radio hour is dedicated to a series of 'Audio Postcards' produced by Lucia Scazzocchio (Social Broadcasts) to accompany Sea Change part of At the Docks 2023, a new summer season of arts culture and events at the Royal Docks in East London. Curated by Invisible Dust, Sea Change brings artists together with leading academics and Univ…

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XMTR #22: Soundworlds with Pat Eakin Young 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

This Transmitter Radio Hour explores the sonic theatre of Soundworlds - in conversation with director Patrick Eakin Young. The award winning Soundworlds is an audio stage for diverse stories where musicians, writers, theatre makers and sound artists collaborate to create a unique and immersive series of musical theatre for the ears. Extracts played…

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XMTR #21: Samuel Robinson's audio world 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

This Transmitter Radio Hour is a selection of audio works chosen by sound artist, musician and audio maker Samuel Robinson who joins Lucia in conversation as they discuss what audio works bring him joy, as well as unpacking some of the current podcast tropes, listening in on some heart- felt conversations and joining some dots between Sam’s life in…

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XMTR #20: Sounds Of The Underline 59:44

1+ y ago59:44

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This next hour is dedicated to a single project recorded and produced by Lucia Scazzocchio in collaboration with the Tower Hamlets Regeneration team. Docklands and the Isle of Dogs has changed dramatically since being established as a busy industrial hub centred around the docks to an industrial wasteland in the 1980's and then an ambitious redevel…

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XMTR #19: Cities and Memory 59:55

2y ago59:55

59:55

Every location on the Cities and Memory sound map features 2 sounds, the original field recording of that place and a reimagined sound that presents that place and time as somewhere else, somewhere new. There are over 5,000 sounds featured on this sound map, spread over more than 100 countries and territories. We’ll visit a selection and keeping wi…

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XMTR #18: The Devil Museum by Jacob Dwyer 59:54

2y ago59:54

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The Devil Museum is a one man radio play, the audio diary of a man photographing all three-thousand of the museum’s devil sculptures. (And yes the museum exists, we looked it up) For a number of reasons, however, the project cannot be completed. As the diary tracks these failings, the peice moves subtly into less tangible subjects such as boredom, …

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XMTR #17: Sounds from the North Yorkshire Coast 59:54

2+ y ago59:54

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The Transmitter radio hour showcases the kind of works you will find on xmtr.fm, a sonic storytelling platform dedicated to independent and archive audio. The next hour is dedicated to sounds from the North Yorkshire Coast and more specifically the Wild Eye Project by Invisible Dust. If you miss the sea or just want to enjoy a moment near the water…

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XMTR#16: Phonetics, a Pilgrimage, a Portuguese Man and a Meteor 1:00:04

2+ y ago1:00:04

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This episode has a distinctly European flavour and will be showcasing work from the Italian radio platform Radio Papesse, the Belgian space for sonic creations RadioLa as well something from the prolific Italian multi-media artist Cristina Marras and a short from the Social Broadcast archive. 1. Me My English and all the languages of my life by Ann…

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XMTR#15: The North Sea, A London Market, The Cosmos and Lily Montegu 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

59:36

The next hour will be showcasing some audio works featured on xmtr.fm as well as some works produced by Social Broadcasts over the past year. The first piece you’ll hear is from a series of Audio Postcards commissioned for the Wild Eye Project by Invisible Dust in Scarborough who work with artists to explore the environment and climate change. Here…

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XMTR #14 Phonurgia Nova 2021 selection 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

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The next hour showcases some winning and shortlisted English language or no language works from the Phonurgia Nova Awards - a celebration of radiophonic creation. Winner of the Field Recording category Tom Fisher aka Action Pyramid captures the Suffolk countryside with ‘Hoverflies, Reed Pipes, Cockchafers and Bullroearers’, there’s surreal interrog…

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XMTR#13: The Art of Conversation - Joy Kahumbu (Compassionate Neighbours) 59:35

3y ago59:35

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We continue our exploration of the art of conversation with Joy Kahumbu who spent several years coordinating the ‘Compassionate Neighbours’ initiative at St Josephs Hospice in Hackney; essentially a match-making service connecting mobile with more isolated house-bound members of the community to create regular social interaction. Conversation is at…

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XMTR#12 Telling Stories with Phoebe McIndoe 59:54

3y ago59:54

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Telling Stories is hosted and produced by Phoebe McIndoe and Redzi Bernard. Listen and subscribe to Telling Stories here The audio storytellers featured where: Arlie Adlington Axel Kacoutié Bea Duncan from ELAN James T Green Ariana Martinez Sarah Geis (Audio Playground) Transmitter is hosted and produced by Lucia Scazzocchio from Social Broadcasts.…

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XMTR#11: Escaping isolation, a country, your own prison 59:26

3+ y ago59:26

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In this episode we explore what it means to escape; From the separation caused by Covid with a A Lockdown Love Letter from a daughter to her mother, read by poet and author Julieann Campbell in Derry. Produced by Peter Curran at The Foghorn Company as an Audio Content Fund commission for community radio stations across Northern Ireland. From one co…

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XMTR#10: Blackout 59:58

3+ y ago59:58

59:58

This episode takes a break from the conversation theme and introduces a new audio experiment: LEvitAtion. An immersive radiophonic mix of music, found sounds, field recordings and original recordings. The theme is ‘Blackout’ as we’ve all been grappling around in the dark somewhat recently and hopefully there is a glimmer of light on the horizon. Th…

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XMTR#9: The Art of Conversation - Claire MacDonald 59:35

3+ y ago59:35

59:35

In the next few episodes Lucia Scazzocchio from Social Broadcasts explores 'the art of conversation'. As we become more connected and paradoxically more isolated, face to face conversation is increasingly rare and coveted. Especially now. This episode explores the role of conversation in faith leadership and practice with Claire MacDonald; artist, …

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XMTR#8: The Art of Conversation - Cathy Fitzgerald 59:27

4y ago59:27

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Cathy Fitzgerald has been making audio documentaries, installations and audio tours for a decade now and she has a knack of turning the everyday into moments of wonder. This is what happens when you get two fiercely independent slightly misfit radio makers in a room. Cathy runs workshops in audio magic at her school Strange & Charmed This episode i…

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XMTR #07: The Art of Conversation - Suzanne O'Connell 59:34

4y ago59:34

59:34

In the next few episodes Lucia Scazzocchio from Social Broadcasts explores 'the art of conversation'. As we become more connected and paradoxically more isolated, face to face conversation is increasingly rare and coveted. Especially now! Radio and increasingly podcasting provide the perfect medium for more exploratory long-form conversations to oc…

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S1E10 - Q&A w/Courtney Part II 35:37

4+ y ago35:37

35:37

Join Steve and Sara and their guest Courtney as the three discuss differences between privacy and secrets in the season finale of the Perfect Parenting Podcast!By VanGarrett Media

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S1E9 - Q&A w/Courtney Part I 30:03

4+ y ago30:03

30:03

Steve & Sara sit down with their friend Courtney to discuss general parenting advice and how to stay sane with little ones in the house!By VanGarrett Media

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S1E8 - Sex 40:23

4+ y ago40:23

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So many parents are weirded out at the idea of talking to your kids about sex. It doesn't have to be weird.By VanGarrett Media

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S1E7 - Money 33:34

4+ y ago33:34

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Teaching kids to be responsible with money!By VanGarrett Media

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S1E6 - Parenting From the Same Page 24:26

4+ y ago24:26

24:26

Parenting From the Same Page ...or, how to train your son to be a professional football player. :)By VanGarrett Media

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S1E5 - Don't Go To War With Your Kids 29:11

4+ y ago29:11

29:11

Love your kids. Like your kids. And catch your kids doing good.By VanGarrett Media

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S1E4 - Big Picture Parenting 23:21

4+ y ago23:21

23:21

Prepare your kids for a good life with Big Picture Parenting!By VanGarrett Media

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S1E3 - Kids and Politics 26:07

4+ y ago26:07

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By VanGarrett Media

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XMTR #06: The Art of Conversation - Social Broadcasts 59:56

4+ y ago59:56

59:56

The next few episodes will be dedicated to the art of conversation. As we become more connected and paradoxically more isolated, face to face conversation is increasingly rare and coveted. Radio and increasingly podcasting provide the perfect medium for more exploratory long-form conversations to occur, providing the space and the context often mis…

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S1E2 - Trust 20:40

4+ y ago20:40

20:40

Steve and Sara talk about learning to trust your kids, and how important it is for their growth, and your sanity!By VanGarrett Media

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S1E1 - Predictable Parenting 22:00

4+ y ago22:00

22:00

Sara is a person who thrives in predictability, and Steve...doesn't. Nevertheless, they figured out a system that allowed predictability and routines to provide stability in their homes, while still making time for fun and spontaneity! In this episode we learn about the best food to eat while camping with your kids, and what board games make for pa…

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"Perfect" Parenting? 1:51

4+ y ago1:51

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Steve and Sara Urquhart would like to welcome you to the Perfect Parenting Podcast!By VanGarrett Media

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XMTR #05: Stories 59:57

4+ y ago59:57

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Radio has been, since its introduction into the family home, or as an accompaniment on long car journeys and now through the ear buds of a smart phone, the perfect medium for the spinning of yarns. We begin with a folktale adapted and narrated by Sarah-Lisa Willkinson for The Embers podcast. The Embers collective are a group of story-tellers and mu…

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XMTR #04: The Goodwin Sands Radiogram 59:56

5y ago59:56

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An hour dedicated to the wonderful world of the Goodwin Sands Radiogram. A part ethnographic, part sound art, podcast series written and produced by Ben Horner with the announcer performed by Peter Kelly. Goodwin Sands Radiogram is broadcast from an imaginary shipwreck off the South East coast in Kent where we meet some of the people who inhabit th…

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XMTR #03: Art heists, a baroness with a vision and a shopping centre in Merseyside 59:56

5y ago59:56

59:56

Part 1: An extract from The Art of The Heist from the podcast Undiscovered produced by London based team Message Heard. This investigative piece narrated by Jake Warren and produced by Sandra Ferrari, uncovers why Chinese artefacts have been been disappearing from cultural institutions and museums around the works and are being bought by Chinese bi…

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03 - How Much Do You Pay For Your Ticket? 11:24

5y ago11:24

11:24

Why do prices for the same journey vary so much? Glasgow's refugee, migrant and local communities share tips for getting the best out of Scotland’s rail network.

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02 - Where Are You Going? 8:43

5y ago8:43

8:43

Which train? What time? Where should you sit? Glasgow's refugee, migrant and local communities set out to explore Scotland’s rail network.

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01 - Do You Know Stuff About Trains? 8:09

5y ago8:09

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What are the barriers to successful rail travel? And how do you get past them? Glasgow's refugee, migrant and local communities prepare to navigate Scotland’s rail network.

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XMTR #02: Shipwrecks, the British coast and an Irish village in the hills 1:00:01

5+ y ago1:00:01

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We begin with an extract from Master of The Vessel, episode 2 of The London Compass podcast produced by Joel Cox and Theo Johnson where Nigel Pickford, shipwreck explorer and Mike Catcher, deeps sea diver take us into the murky waters of treasure hunting below the waves. We then surface above water to the coastal town of Withernsea, where writer an…

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XMTR #01: Music for bears, a shooting and a London sink estate 59:57

5+ y ago59:57

59:57

In this hour we hear clips from writer and poet Ross Sutherland's podcast Imaginary Advice podcast (Episode 54: One More Song) where Ross uses poetry to deal with anxiety and prepares a DJ set for bears. We witness a teenage shooting in the first half of The treachery of sounds from Robert Anderson's podcast Awful Grace or The Tolling of the void b…

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Jumpstart Your Fundraising with Sue McCook, Ann Scannell, Steve Urquhart 20:11

11+ y ago20:11

20:11

Didn’t attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you’ll hear from Sue McCook about how to recruit restaurants and bars to your fundraising efforts; Ann Scannell abou…

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Jumpstart Your Fundraising with Michael Derick, Ken Gagne, Donn Hockman 20:41

11+ y ago20:41

20:41

Didn’t attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you’ll hear from Michael Derick about why he does the walk and how to recruit for your team; Ken Gagne on how to exp…

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Talking with first-timers 22:04

12y ago22:04

22:04

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with walkers and crew who participated in their first-ever MS Challenge Walk in 2012 about what brought them to the cause, how they trained for the undertaking, and their experiences on the …

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Talking with Carolyn Rossi 31:34

12y ago31:34

31:34

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Carolyn Rossi, captain of Walk With Wheels. When Carolyn was diagnosed with MS thirteen years ago, her friends wanted to do something to help. But how could she let them do something sh…

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Talking with Sara Bromley 25:13

12y ago25:13

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Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Sara Bromley, captain of Sara’s Steele. Sara participated in her first MS Challenge Walk in 2011. Despite being an employee of the National MS Society’s Connecticut chapter, she tackled…

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Talking with Deb Flanagan 32:00

12y ago32:00

32:00

Welcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Debra Flanagan of Jerry’s Jems. Deb walks every year in honor of her father, who has lived with MS since before Deb can remember. In this interview, she talks about what is "normal" for…

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