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Professional AnomaliesLisa: A Song of Seeds and Blood (Forensics!)I had a chance to sit down with Lisa, a woman I knew when we were littles in Citrus Heights, California, where it was freakin' HOT! (I just returned from there; I'm still hot.) She's a forensic toxicologist.Lisa became inspired by forensics shows on TV to pursue the field. You're gonna learn about fruit DNA and some "information" about horses I will let you discover.She references this movie on Netflix, How to Fix a Drug Scandal. (In the episode, we refer to it as How to Solve a Drug Problem. Oops).
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2024-06-0651 minProfessional AnomaliesAnother Empty Kitchen: Kathy Interviews Erica!Hi, friends! This week, I'm sharing an interview I did with Kathy who hosts the podcast Another Empty Kitchen. (Kathy has been a pilot for 40 years, and I interviewed her for my show a few weeks back! You can find her episode here.)Kathy interviewed me about my career trajectory, starting with a robbery at age 18 that ultimately led me to switching schools and majors, and then the rest is Erica's history!Click here to listen to this interview on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-35-professional-anomalies-with-erica-lee/id1727484524?i=1000657716471Click he...
2024-06-0501 min
Erica Lee's PodcastsHighways and Byways 2Erica plays more songs in which the titles contain highway, road, street...you get the picture.
2024-05-3055 minProfessional AnomaliesErica: State of PlayThis week, you get ME! I decided to take you through a timeline of the eight different state jobs I've worked so you can one, get a sense of why I turned into a professional anomaly, and two, because you might learn there is a government job out there for you! I didn't even give you all the deets! But, I talk about working inside Folsom Prison (twice!), working for the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, the Department of Consumer Affairs, and so on. I'll be back next week with an all new episode int...
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Erica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 33Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
2024-05-0251 minProfessional AnomaliesKathy: Captain of the SkiesKathy became a pilot 40 years ago when women just weren't pilots. Men she flew with would make snide comments about how there was "another empty kitchen" because a woman dared to pursue a career dominated by men.We cover a lot in this episode-- Kathy was also a parachuter, Erica talks about beauty school and joining the circus, and the rest is for you to find out!Kathy's podcast, Another Empty Kitchen-- Apple PodcastsSpotifyEpisode Transcript
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Erica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 201-11-75 Erica picks a random week during the decade and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
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2024-04-041h 01Professional AnomaliesNew Podcast: Professional Anomalies!Friends! This is Erica, and welcome to Professional Anomalies, my new show that explores the world of unique and fascinating jobs. I will be your host and in each episode, I will dive into the stories behind some of the most interesting professions out there.I’ve had a few myself, touring with a circus, working inside a famous prison, regulating the death care industry, and working inside Congress, to name just a few. I cannot wait to share these experiences with you!From underwater ar...
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2024-03-281h 08Erica Lee's PodcastsHighways and BywaysErica plays songs in which the titles contain highway, road, street...you get the picture.
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2024-02-221h 002024-02-0857 minErica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 32Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's PodcastsRaspberries/Eric CarmenErica plays her Raspberries' favorites and Eric Carmen's solo hits.
2023-11-2354 min2023-11-0950 minErica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 31Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's PodcastsHere Kitty KittyErica celebrates National Cat Day (10/29) with songs about cats large and small.
2023-10-2655 minErica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 183-6-76 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
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2023-09-2854 minErica Lee's PodcastsColorful Songs-The Blue EpisodeErica plays an entire show of songs with blue in the title.
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2023-08-171h 05Erica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 30Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's PodcastsFor The BirdsErica plays songs with the word bird or a type of bird in the title.
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2023-04-061h 16Erica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 166-18-77 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
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2023-03-231h 10Erica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 28Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, George Benson, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's PodcastsThe Burt Bacharach SongbookErica showcases a wide variety of artists who had hits with Burt Bacharach songs.
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2023-01-1951 minErica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 153-16-74 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
2023-01-121h 02Erica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 27Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's Podcasts4 Day WeekendErica plays songs with Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday in the title.
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2022-10-2057 minErica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 142-10-79 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
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2022-09-221h 002022-09-1554 minErica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 26Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Erica Lee's PodcastsAnother Scott and Erica Show ShowMore "best of" clips, montages and musical performances.
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2022-07-1453 minErica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 25Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
2022-06-3052 minErica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 1310-7-72 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
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2022-03-1754 min2022-03-1055 minErica Lee's Podcasts70's Spotlight 128-19-78 Erica picks a random week during the decade, and counts down songs that were in the top 40 that week.
2022-03-031h 022022-02-2455 minErica Lee's PodcastsThe Scott and Erica Show ShowThis one is for fans of the radio show. It includes montages, clips and in studio musical performances.
2022-02-171h 11Erica Lee's PodcastsYacht Rock 23Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Seals & Crofts, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Toto and more..
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Practice BreakErica and Ashley’s Classical Picks for Every SituationFor the season 2 finale of Practice Break, Erica and Ashley share their favorite classical pieces once again, but this time with a twist! Hear excerpts from beautiful classical works as they pair favorite works with an assortment of scenarios. And as a thank you for spending your practice breaks with us for yet another season, listen to our playlist with the major pieces of music shared from this past season here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EkzHWB8lainPKUa00rVHW
2021-01-2828 min
Practice BreakTV Show Review: Your Lie in AprilLonging for a new musical watch to take over your life? Fear not— Erica and Ashley are here to the rescue with the second installment of their classical TV show reviews. In this episode, they explore the first ten episodes of the Japanese animated series Your Lie in April, share first impressions, analyze its depiction of classical life, and discuss the repertoire that is performed throughout the show.
2021-01-2134 min
Practice BreakVirtual Music Making w/ the Student Symphony Orchestra of USCEver wondered how orchestras play together while apart? In this episode, Erica and Ashley are joined by Elaine Huang, Linda Diaz, and Adam Karelin from the Student Symphony Orchestra of USC to share their experiences with virtual music making. Tune in to hear how they navigate running an online orchestra, the types of softwares they use, and the ways they have pushed the envelope of classical music through this new medium. To learn more about SSO, visit them at their website here: https://studentsymphonyorchestra.org/
2021-01-1441 min
Practice BreakA Virtual Trip to the OperaAh, opera— the drama queen sister of the classical music family, in the best possible way. This week, Erica and Ashley take you on a virtual trip to the opera house to review its history, discuss exoticism in famous works, and gush over angelic arias and dreamy set design. You won’t even have to change out of your sweatpants.
2021-01-0732 min
Practice Break2020 Wrap-up2020 has been... a very long year. To wrap it up, Erica and Ashley review moments from Season 1 and share goals for the new year. The best part: to spread some love for music before the year closes, we asked our friends, family, and the PCM community why they’re thankful for music this year. To hear their responses, tune in to this year-end episode of Practice Break.
2020-12-3133 min
Practice BreakHoliday Special: Deck the Halls with Music from Christmas Past and PresentWhat better way to kick off the winter season than by talking about holiday tunes? In this episode, Erica and Ashley recount the history of Christmas music from the pre-1700’s to the 21st century, share holiday favorites, and reminisce on the best musical festivities to celebrate the season. (Hot cocoa or your favorite warm beverage recommended.)
2020-12-2430 min
Practice BreakWinter Season TrailerWinter means hot cocoa, holiday cheer, and a new season of Practice Break with Erica and Ashley! Join us for a sneak peek of what we’re cooking up for our winter season and catch us every week on Wednesdays starting on December 23.
2020-12-1205 min
Practice BreakA Film Music Finale: Classical vs. Film, Favorite Scores, and Joe HisaishiA season finale deserves an epic topic, so for the last episode of Season 1 of Practice Break, Erica and Ashley are joined by guests Andrew Zhao and Sam Ostroff to talk about the distinctions between film and classical and share all their favorite scores. Check out our film music Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xk7SEl01gOZHbYV1vE8hJ?si=QQ79u1mOTRKsgv7BlZWFMg
2020-09-0947 min
Practice BreakCollege App Survival Guide (the music stuff): Tips on prescreening recordings, writing personal statements, and live auditionsTo those considering music school— this episode is for you! This week, Erica and Ashley recount their experiences with the intense college application process for prospective music majors, from prescreening recordings to live auditions. Tune in to hear their audition success (and horror) stories, and for tips on navigating the whole darn thing.
2020-09-0335 min
Practice BreakLet’s Talk: The Classical Canon vs. New MusicAlthough it may evoke associations limited to the likes of Bach and Beethoven, classical music is very much a living, ever-changing thing. So today, Erica and Ashley are joined by guests Sarah Koo and Sam Ostroff to discuss the implications of the classical canon and the importance of new works in our musical age today. Tune in to hear their stories on working with living composers, experiences with writing music today, and new music recommendations! If you enjoy hearing from Erica and Ashley, feel free to connect with Erica and Ashley via email at elee@pasadenaconservatory.org for questions...
2020-08-2632 min
Practice BreakHow to Survive Social Distancing: Online Learning, Plant Parenting, and Animal CrossingIt’s time to get real — as schools across America are officially declaring online plans for the fall semester, many performing arts students and faculty will be staying home again and facing new challenges. But fear not! This week, Erica and Ashley are discussing their thoughts on online music learning and how to make the most of it, as well as their favorite stay-at-home hobbies they’ve picked up since being in quarantine :)
2020-08-2032 min
Practice BreakErica and Ashley’s Top Classical PicksWhat’s a classical music podcast without playing actual pieces? In this episode, Erica and Ashley share their current favorite classical works and play a few excerpts. Get to know new gems or revel over old favorites through a truly immersive, euphonious experience. If you enjoy hearing from Erica and Ashley, feel free to connect with Erica and Ashley via email at elee@pasadenaconservatory.org for questions and suggestions :)
2020-08-1333 min
Practice BreakTV Show Review: Nodame CantabileTV binge session, but make it classical. You’ve heard about what it’s like to be a musician in college, but what about watching it? This week, Erica and Ashley will be reviewing the first episode of Nodame Cantabile, a Japanese live-action adaptation of the original animated series. If you enjoy hearing from Erica and Ashley, feel free to connect with Erica and Ashley via email at elee@pasadenaconservatory.org for questions and suggestions :)
2020-08-0629 min
Practice BreakPracticing 101: Everything from music learning and practicing strategies to performance anxietyPracticing — love it or hate it, every musician’s gotta do it. So this week, Erica and Ashley will be discussing the tUmUlTuOuS process of tackling a piece of new repertoire, from cracking the score open for the first time to performing it in a recital hall. Tune in to hear their learning tips, practicing strategies, performance rituals, and personal stories about grappling with frustration and performance anxiety. As always, if you enjoy hearing from Erica and Ashley, make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes are presented by the Pasadena Cons...
2020-07-3028 min
Practice BreakGrowing up: From kids at a pre-college conservatory to collegiate music studentsWelcome to the first episode of Practice Break! To kick things off, Erica Lee and Ashley Cheng recount their studies at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music starting way back in 2007 and share some of their experiences as musicians in college. If you enjoy hearing from Erica and Ashley, make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating on Spotify and iTunes. Episodes are presented by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Feel free to connect with us via email at elee@pasadenaconservatory.org for questions and suggestions :)
2020-07-2225 min
Practice BreakPractice Break TrailerJoin us (Ashley Cheng and Erica Lee) every week starting on July 22 as we dive into our experiences with music study during this time, music performance and practice, classical music in entertainment, and much more with occasional interviews with guests. For the lowdown on life as a music student, our take on musical movies and TV shows, or anything to do with — you guessed it — music, tune into Practice Break on your practice breaks.
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