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Currently ReadingPopcorn in the Pages - Episode 6: The DryWelcome, readers. We are so excited to continue this new content from the creators of Currently Reading Podcast! This spin-off podcast series will tackle book to screen adaptations in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you've read the book and watched the film version before listening to the episode, because we don't shy away from strong opinions OR from all the spoilers, unlike our regular episodes. Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped, but will still include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode. These are affiliate...
2024-04-261h 12
Currently ReadingPopcorn in the Pages - Episode 6: The DryWelcome, readers. We are so excited to continue this new content from the creators of Currently Reading Podcast! This spin-off podcast series will tackle book to screen adaptations in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book and watched the film version before listening to the episode, because we don’t shy away from strong opinions OR from all the spoilers, unlike our regular episodes.Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped, but will still include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode. Thes...
2024-04-2600 min
ITSPmagazineHow to Accelerate Your Career Growth | A Conversation with Meredith Harper | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca WynnGuest: Meredith Harper, SVP & Chief Information Security Officer at Synchrony Financial [@synchrony]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhcisoHost: Dr. Rebecca WynnOn ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/rebecca-wynn________________________________This Episode’s SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network________________________________Episode DescriptionIn this episode, we explore the importance of staying open to new opportunities and embracing career changes. Meredith shares her personal journey of transitioning from healthcare to technology and how she fo...
2023-11-0735 min
Hot & Bothered: a climate podcastTravys Harper Teaches Us How to Manage Stormwater in AtlantaJoin us for our last episode for Season 1 to learn about “green infrastructure” from Travys Harper, Trees Atlanta’s first Green Infrastructure Manager. He shares his ideas about what to plant and designs on channeling your rainwater to not only benefit your gardens but how it can play a vital role in combating climate change in your local watersheds.
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2023-10-1036 min
Grow Strong Leaders Podcast239: How Villyge Is Growing Empathic LeadersOne of the most important strengths of an effective leader is empathy. But where do leaders learn this skill when they often feel driven by KPIs and ROIs? Emily Harper describes a compelling approach that Villyge is taking to develop empathic leaders in the context of supporting employees around significant life events. Emily Harper is the Chief Operating Officer of Villyge. It’s a people-first platform that upskills managers in the power of empathic leadership. Emily joined Villyge to redefine the corporate landscape, and she firmly believes that organizations thrive when their employees feel valued, inspired, and emp...
2023-08-2239 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE50 - Amber Harper Returns! Super mom, super instructor, awesome human.It's episode 50!! We kick it off the episode with both of us (mostly) not sick! yay! Sheldon has a good doctor visit, Mere has some Oklahoma snow. We debate the merits of the Netflix show Kaleidoscope.
Amber is BACK! She is part of our 50th episode and our FIRST repeat guest. She has SO much to talk about from being a new mom to the challenges she faced during pregnancy and after. We hit a number of aspects including combating your "gremlin" with your "Smurfette" and giving yourself SPACE vs. Grace. Amber brings an electric energy that c...
2023-01-302h 04
The Same 24 HoursThe Goodbye Episode: The Same 24 Hours with Meredith AtwoodClosing time...
It's Time to Wave Goodbye... now...
Say Goodbye.
A final episode of The Same 24 Hours---at least in its current form.
Thank you all for the most beautiful 4+ year run. 300+ episodes, amazing guests, and all the love to you.
Notable Guests from the Podcast: Brian Baumgartner, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Tony Hawk, Geneen Roth, Dr. Nicole LePera, Tom Bergeron, Dr. Aviva Romm, Bob Harper, Jen Hatmaker, Mikki Kendall, Nir Eyal, Holly Whitaker, Ada Calhoun, Lisa Sharon Harper, Gary John Bishop, Kevin Curry, Tony Horton, Jack Canfield, Dr. William Sears, D...
2022-05-2042 min
Ukulele Is The New BlackMeredith HarperI promised you a special guest for the last episode – surprise, it’s me!! I figured my story was long overdue so I asked my friend and fellow ukulele podcaster Cameron Murray to interview me. It was a bit weird to be on the other side of the microphone but I really enjoyed it. I play a couple of songs, including a new original. I wasn’t entirely happy with either performance and I could have re-recorded them, but that felt like cheating so you’re stuck with what I played on the day, warts and all! Some show-re...
2021-10-3146 minUkulele Is The New BlackJasmine FellowsIt’s taken me four years to get her on the show but I finally did it! Today I chat to my great friend and musical collaborator Jasmine Fellows. Jas is a multi-instrumentalist who I originally met through Canberra ukulele groups, but who has now become an irreplaceable member of house band The New Black, and our ukulele and cello duo Four Strings Two. We had a great time recording this - I think I cut out at least ten minutes of giggling in the edit! Please enjoy. Some show-related links below: Lanikai Ukulele Bec Taylor School...
2021-10-1737 minUkulele Is The New BlackJim CroftToday’s guest is one of the members of the Ukulele is the New Black house band – Jim Croft. I’ve been wanting to get him on the show for some time, but because I know he’s not really a fan of the limelight I didn’t approach him – until now! Fortunately he said yes, and we had a great chat about experimenting with different tunings, the importance of music theory, and his extensive ukulele collection. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Bruko Ukulele Kmise Ukulele Ken Middleton Cuatro Kala 8-string tenor Coolibah Coolective Lunchulele Smiths Alternat...
2021-10-0339 minUkulele Is The New BlackNicole and Aaron KeimToday’s guests were suggested by one of my patrons, Maja Zweck. Nicole and Aaron Keim are trained musicians who play ukulele as the duo “The Quiet American”, and luthier Aaron also makes beautiful handcrafted ukuleles at Beansprout Musical Instruments, at their home in Hood River, Oregon. After I recorded this interview another listener, Paul Gissing, also suggested I talk to Aaron – so chances are you should all enjoy it! Some show-related links below: Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Songbooks Boulder Acoustic Society Denver Ukefest Heidi Litke Mya-moe ukuleles Dan Sawyer Marmalade Creations Dame Judi Dench’s rude embroidery...
2021-09-2042 minUkulele Is The New BlackKim YangI’ve talked to ukulele players all over the world but it’s nice to talk to someone local again from Canberra where I live. Originally from Taiwan, Kim Yang moved here around 10 years ago where she discovered the joy of music and, of course, ukulele. Kim is now a full-time musician and songwriter who is about to release her new EP, Brave. We had a chat a few weeks ago about her musical journey. Some show-related links below: artsACT Eden bushfires 2019 Songs played on the show: Wake me Up (Kim Yang) The Bath Song (K...
2021-09-0634 minUkulele Is The New BlackDani Joy & Perry StaufferIn today’s episode I talk to Dani Joy and her partner in life and music, Perry Stauffer. Dani and Perry live in Portland, Oregon where they run an online music academy, create wonderful music as a duo and with others, and have a wall full of ukuleles which they sell from their living room. They are a wonderfully warm and energetic couple and I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with them. I think you will too! Some show-related links below: Romero Creations Ohana Ukuleles The NAMM Show Daniel Ho Auburn Ukulele Festival Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival KoAlo...
2021-08-2347 minUkulele Is The New BlackS4E08 - Aldrine GuerreroToday I talk to Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground, a passionate ukulele player and teacher based in Kaua’i in Hawai’i. We chat about the creation of the Ukulele Underground forums, his love of teaching and performing, and he plays a couple of incredible songs. Towards the end you may hear some roosters in the background – for me that is the sound of Kau’ai, a place I really hope I can visit again some day. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ka’au Crater Boys Hilo Ukulele Prelude Ukuleles Kala Ukuleles Lanikai Ukuleles Kanile’a Ukulele – 20...
2021-08-0938 minUkulele Is The New BlackBarbara TaylorIn this episode I talk to Barbara Taylor, a dynamic ukulele player and organiser from Busselton in Western Australia. Barbara has been on my list since previous guest Kevin Chennell mentioned her, and I’m so glad I finally caught up with her, because she is a delight. Oh and Barbara mentions my cat curtains, which were pretty hard to miss when I talked to her over Zoom. If you want to see them, here’s a picture. They are wonderfully tacky and you won’t be disappointed! Some show-related links below: Samantha Muir Sam Brown...
2021-07-2633 minUkulele Is The New BlackLife Is A MusicalToday I have a bonus episode for you. If you’ve been listening to my recent episodes you will know that I have been going through a long and painful process of moving house, and as a result I haven’t been able to find the time to make new episodes. Today I bring you something which is new, but a little different. I’m going to tell you about some of the challenges I’ve been facing, and how music – or specifically, musicians – brought me an incredible moment of light and joy. Songs played in this episode: T...
2021-07-1207 min
Ukulele Is The New BlackCLASSIC EPISODE - Mal WebbSorry listeners - I am still in the fun process of moving house, and when this comes out the removalist will be arriving to take all my possessions from my current home. I will be spending a couple of weeks in an Airbnb before I can move into the new place, so hopefully I will have the time to make an original episode for next time. This is another of my favourites from season 1, with Mal Webb - a ukulele player and multi-instrumentalist who was a source of both fun and inspiration for me. I hope you en...
2021-06-2839 min
Ukulele Is The New BlackClassic Episode: Mark Jackson & Jane JelbartHi listeners! Life is a bit frantic for me at the moment – I’ve sold my house and I’m desperately trying to buy a new one before I have to move out – a task which has proved more difficult and stressful than I’d anticipated. As a result I’ve struggled to find the time and headspace to record a new interview for you, so instead I’m bringing one back from the vault! This episode is from my first season back in 2018 – a time when ukulele players could safely go to crowded festivals and hang out together. Whe...
2021-06-1429 minUkulele Is The New BlackChristopher Davis-ShannonToday I have a chat to Christopher Davis-Shannon, a Philadelphia-based musician who grew up in a very musical family. He discovered ukulele a few years back and fell in love with it, and he now plays some fantastic music, much of it influenced by early 20th century players such as Roy Smeck and George Formby. Enjoy! To find out more about Christopher’s music, teaching, and his new book “The George Formby Handbook”, go to his website thetinman.co. Some show-related links below: Roy Smeck Campanella Sam Muir Choan Galvez Paul Mansell Django Reinhardt George F...
2021-05-3136 minUkulele Is The New BlackToast GardenIn today’s episode I talk to Bill and Lizzie, otherwise known as Toast Garden, a couple and musical duo based in Tasmania. Originally from Sydney where they started out as a guitar and voice duo, they discovered ukulele and have now filled their Tasmanian home with them. They play a couple of great renditions of Beatles songs during our chat, which I am sure you will enjoy. If you want to hear more great ukulele from Toast Garden check them out on YouTube, or on Instagram. Some show-related links below: Lanikai Ukuleles Kala Ukul...
2021-05-1742 minUkulele Is The New BlackSugarman SlimI’ve talked to a lot of overseas players recently so I figured it was time to bring back some Australian content! I have a chat to Sugarman Slim, a Sydney-based musician who combines ukulele with bass riffs in a way that will make you want to jump up and dance! He plays some fantastic songs written by his daughter, and tells us about his small, mobile rehearsal space. Enjoy! For more information about Slim, and to get details of his daughter’s songs, go to sugarmanslim.com, and check out his music on YouTube. Some sh...
2021-05-0346 minUkulele Is The New BlackRich SextonToday’s episode features actor and musician Rich Sexton, who entertains and educates young children as the award-winning Funnybones Music, putting his acting and ukulele skills to excellent use. I discovered in our chat that Rich can play grown-up music as well, as you will hear in this episode. Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Cole Clark guitars Kala Ukulele My Enya Nova orange ukulele Eddie Vedder – Ukulele Songs Songs played on the show: Sleeping Bunnies (Rich Sexton) Golden Brown (Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, Jet Black – 1982) No Humour on the Underground (Rich Sexton) Go to...
2021-04-1941 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E2 - Instructor Amber HarperSeason 1, Episode 2 - Amber Harper, Echelon instructor and owner of Amber Management Fitness join Meredith and Sheldon to talk about:
Her path to fitness and Echelon
How she almost had a different career path
Confidence. What role "Image" played in almost pushing her away from fitness as a career and what she did to overcome its power.
Living well and the importance of movement.
Building the perfect home fitness setup and what pieces of equipment she just can't live without.
In the post interview Sheldon and Meredith r...
2021-04-121h 18Ukulele Is The New BlackMarc GallagherToday I bring you a chat with Marc Gallagher, a multi-instrumentalist from Manchester in the UK. Marc started out trying to play all the instruments, but when the time came to pick a specialty he wisely opted for the fun one - the ukulele. He is also an accomplished songwriter, and he plays a couple of his songs in today’s episode. Some show-related links below: Monsters vs Aliens The Dave Clark Five Highway to Hell cover with Ben Gorb Barry Maz – Got a Ukulele Grand Northern Ukulele Festival Pono Ukulele Cocobolo Ukuleles World of Ukes Pete H...
2021-04-0538 minUkulele Is The New BlackStuart YoshidaSeason 4 is here – welcome to the first episode for 2021! Today I talk to fellow ukulele podcaster Stuart Yoshida, who has been making the Ooktown podcast for around 10 years with co-host Doug Brown. As well as talking podcasting, Stuart tells me the story of his first ukulele (blue house, brown roof, black dog) and the secret origin of the ukulele (two plants, one bird, three people, one ship). Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ooktown episode 97 – Giggly and Fluffy Molly Lewis Brad Bordessa The Live Ukulele Podcast Joco Cruise John Atkins Grace Vanderwaal Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles This Week in Tech...
2021-03-2157 min
Currently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 30: So Many Good Books + What We Do About Book RatingsOn this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a virtual book award event and an in-person meet-up Current Reads: mysteries and middle grade are what we're bringing today! Deep Dive: what do star ratings mean to us on our own reading logs as well as on the internet Book Presses: cozy sweetness and middle grade for March As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first...
2021-03-0850 minUkulele Is The New BlackAUTLA Survives 2020I’m going to start working on 2021 episodes soon, but in the meantime here is a bonus episode with some of the members of AUTLA – the Australian Ukulele Teachers and Leaders Association. I have a chat with two former guests of the podcast – Tom the Pom and Ruth Allen – as well as AUTLA’s president, Dan McEoin. They talk about what AUTLA does, and how they managed the challenges of 2020 and beyond. Links to things mentioned on the show: Craig Chee The Spooky Men’s Chorale Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival Hills Ukulele Festival Spruke Festival Newkulele Festival U...
2021-01-2640 minUkulele Is The New BlackHow Ukulele Changed our Lives in 20202020 was a memorable year for many reasons, but today let’s focus on the positive. I talked to players from around the globe in 2020 about why they love the ukulele, and today I bring you the many ways in which it has changed their lives. I’ve also recorded some new songs with the podcast’s house band, The New Black – including an extended version of the theme tune which you will hear at the end of the episode. Yes, I’ve finally written another verse! Please enjoy this dose of positivity to kick off 2021. Thanks so muc...
2021-01-0827 min
The Burned-In Teacher Podcast with Amber HarperFreed to Teach with Meredith NewlinIn this episode, I interview Meredith Newlin AKA The Transformed Teacher as she tells her story of burnout and how The Transformed Teacher came to be and how she has used BURNED-IN Teacher University to transform herself through her own hardships since October. Her story will prove to you that just because things are hard now, it doesn’t mean that things will always be this difficult and that you truly can be FREED TO TEACH.
2020-12-1430 minUkulele Is The New BlackPhil DolemanPhil Doleman is a UK-based professional musician who plays a heap of instruments including guitar, banjo, and of course ukulele. I had a chat to him a few weeks ago about his love of old-time jug band, blues and folk music, and he tells me about his journey from playing in a band as a teenager to a career in performance, teaching, and book publishing. And of course he plays a couple of cool songs! You can find out more about Phil on his website, phildoleman.co.uk, check out his learning resources at learntheukulele.co.uk, lo...
2020-11-2241 minUkulele Is The New BlackSam BrownSam Brown is a professional musician best known as a singer, having sung backing vocals for bands such as Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and Spandau Ballet, as well as having a successful solo career including the international hit single “Stop!”, which is still one of my favourite songs. When Sam lost her singing voice in 2007 she started teaching ukulele, and now runs 7 ukulele groups in the UK. We have a great chat about her discovery of the ukulele and she also plays a couple of songs on a ukulele with a very impressive provenance. For more information about...
2020-11-0831 minUkulele Is The New BlackSamantha MuirSamantha Muir is a classically trained musician who had a passion for guitar from an early age. In 2012 she discovered the ukulele and fell in love with it. Since then she has arranged and composed a huge body of instrumental pieces for ukulele, with a focus on classical and folk music. She talks to me in today’s episode about her musical journey which also includes teaching music, publishing books and CDs, and playing the machete. For more information about Sam, or to buy her books and CDs (hurry now to get them in time for Christmas!) go to...
2020-10-2541 minUkulele Is The New BlackStuart FuchsStuart Fuchs is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who can do amazing things with a ukulele, but he is also passionate about helping people to use music for healing and happiness. He loves to teach and has a heap of resources on his YouTube channel, Ukulele Zen. In today’s episode we talk about his early days learning guitar with his father, his discovery of the ukulele, and how much he loves living in Buffalo, New York. He also plays a bit of didgeridoo, and shows me some unconventional ways to play the uke! If you want to support Stu...
2020-10-1151 minUkulele Is The New BlackKevin ChennellIn today’s episode I chat to Kevin Chennell from COVID-free Perth, Western Australia. He talks about how much fun it is to busk with a large group of ukulele players, about travelling the world to hang out with top musicians, and convinces his wife Lyn to join him for one of his songs. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Kalamunda Ukulele Collective Manjimup Bluegrass & Old Time Music Weekend Busselton Ukulele Strummers (Barbara Taylor) Australian Ukulele Festival Sam Brown Joe Brown Ukulele Russ Samantha Muir Machete Anu Grace Ukestra Kanile’a Ukulele Cordoba Ukuleles WA Performing Arts...
2020-09-2835 min
Seamless Podcast with Darin AndersenMeredith Harper, VP/CISO at Eli Lilly & Co. | Seamless Podcast: FutureCON CyberSecurity SeriesDarin and Kim are pleased to be joined by Meredith Harper from Eli Lilly & Company. Meredith joined the company in August 2018 as their Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and as of April 2019, she transitioned into her current role overseeing their global information security program. With over 25 years of industry experience, Meredith is passionate about empowering women and minorities to embark upon careers in technology. In a preview of her keynote topic, the group discusses the current state of diversity and inclusion in tech and the business world at large. To hear more, be sure to register for FutureCON's upcoming...
2020-09-2538 minUkulele Is The New BlackStuart "Stukulele" EadieToday I have a chat to Mullumbimby-based Stuart Eadie, better known as Stukulele, who has had a long career in music but not always as a ukulele player. We talk about his unexpected ukulele teaching career, about starting a new ukulele group in Mullumbimby, and about touring with The Whitlams in a very famous bus. Stu also plays a couple of great original songs. Enjoy! You can support Stu by buying his CD, becoming a patron on Patreon, or subscribe to his YouTube channel. Some show-related links below: Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Sunshine Coast Uku...
2020-09-1433 minUkulele Is The New BlackLloyd and his UkesIn today’s episode I have a chat to Lloyd, aka Lloyd and His Ukes, who talks about ukulele acquisition syndrome, Christmas performances in Germany, and how George Formby featured in his tertiary studies. He also plays a couple of fantastic songs which I am sure you will enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ware Ukulele Group George Formby Ortego double neck ukulele Kala Travel Ukulele Ware Wülfrath Wookey Hole Caves Songs played on the show: One Day (Lloyd) Desperado (Glenn Frey & Don Henley, 1973) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube chan...
2020-08-3131 minUkulele Is The New BlackSunitra MartinelliToday’s episode with Adelaide-based musician Sunitra Martinelli, who despite having some less than optimal violin lessons when she was young is now an accomplished songwriter, ukulele player and singer. Sunitra has a particular fondness for cabaret-style numbers and loves to sing in French! I think you will enjoy this chat. Some show-related links below: The Kukes Emily Hahn Melange a Trois Songs played on the show: Nasty (Sunitra Martinelli) Je me suis fait tout petit (Georges Brassens, 1956) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear thes...
2020-08-1733 minUkulele Is The New BlackChristopher "CC" CarrToday’s episode is with Christopher Carr, aka CC, of the Ukulele Trading Co based in Adelaide, South Australia. We talk about the importance of changing your strings, the Adelaide ukulele scene, and we do some bad Bob Dylan impressions! Enjoy. Some show-related links below: Kala Ukulele Ohana Music Worth strings Aquila strings Martin Guitars Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society Donmo (Don Morrison) Richard G’s Ukulele Songbook Ukulele Circus Savoir Plunk Cairns Ukulele Festival Deni Uke Muster The NUkes Ukulele Club The Great Adelaide Ukulele Picnic Ukulele Republic of Canberra KoAloha ukulele Adelaide Fringe Songs played...
2020-08-0353 minUkulele Is The New BlackCharlotte PelgenOver the past year or so I’ve noticed a big increase in listeners from Germany, so I thought it was time to feature a German ukulele player on the show. Fortunately my friend Jim Croft seems to be able to find interesting ukulele players all over the world, and he suggested that I get in touch with Charlotte Pelgen, who turned out to not only be a brilliant ukulele player and singer, but also an absolute delight. I ‘m sure you will all enjoy this episode! Some show-related links below: What is a chanson? Tom Lehrer...
2020-07-2036 minUkulele Is The New BlackJenny PetersWell real life finally caught up with me, so today is the first interview I’ve recorded remotely. I had a chat with Chicago-based Jenny Peters, one of the two Ukulele Sisters, who publish a heap of ukulele tutorials and books, which I think have a little more to offer than your average tutorial. I hope you think so too - and don’t forget you can get your free arrangement of Simple Gifts from Jenny by clicking here! Some show-related links below: Ukulele Sisters Lani Lee Dorothy Taubman Songs played on the show: Simple...
2020-07-0629 minUkulele Is The New BlackM Sieiro Garcia & Colin TaylorBelieve it or not, today’s episode was recorded on a cruise in March 2020. I had a chat to ukulele players M Sieiro Garcia and Colin Taylor on the island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas on the last day of the Joco Cruise. It’s funny to listen back to it now, knowing that the next day we were well and truly back in the real world and the realities of a pandemic. Because this was recorded on the beach, there’s a fair bit of background noise – but just close your eyes and imagine you’re sitting on th...
2020-06-2233 minThe Same 24 HoursLisa Sharon Harper: History of Racism, Freedom Road and Planting SeedsLisa Sharon Harper, former chief church engagement officer of Sojourners in Washington DC and prolific writer, speaker, and grass-tops organizer, founded Freedom Road in 2017 and set out to assemble an equally prolific and diverse team of leading experts, advocates and trainers dedicated to shrinking The Narrative Gap, as coined by Lisa Sharon Harper, in our nation.
Through the power of story, the Freedom Road consulting group identifies your community’s core issues and strengthen its capacity to build a just world together.
Our team works with faith communities, non-profits, academic institutions and the business sector. At...
2020-06-081h 21Ukulele Is The New BlackGracie TerzianMy final New York interview is with Gracie Terzian, a ukulele player and teacher who is known for playing a harp ukulele – something which I had never seen before! We had a great chat in her New York studio, surrounded by her many ukuleles and other instruments. Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Harp ukulele Vinícius Vivas Paul Hemmings Songs played on the show: Love Rest (Gracie Terzian) Waiting for a Train (Jimmie Rogers, 1970) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as ot...
2020-06-0827 minUkulele Is The New BlackGwendolyn FitzHere’s my third New York interview – this time with Gwendolyn Fitz, ukulele player and founder of the Brooklyn Ukulele Festival. We had a chat in my hotel room on a day when there was unfortunately a lot of noisy maintenance going on in the hotel. I’ve done my best to minimise it in this episode but hey – I suppose it gives our conversation some genuine New York flavour! Given the current environment, the Brooklyn Ukulele Festival won’t be running in the way Gwendolyn originally intended – but the good news is that it is still going ahead on...
2020-05-2531 minUkulele Is The New BlackAndrew SwackhamerToday I have another conversation recorded in New York earlier this year, with Andrew Swackhamer – self proclaimed ukulele wizard, and all-round gorgeous human. He appeared at the door of my hotel room carrying a ukulele and a gift of chocolate, and I immediately knew we were going to have a great chat! I hope you enjoy it too. Some show-related links below: K. Rowling Hogwarts Outlander All Our Exes Live In Texas Uke Hut Andrew’s Kala Ukulele KoAloha Ukulele Starbird and the Phoenix Courtney Bassett Ukulele Lessons NYC The Sims Birdland Jazz Club Jim Caruso’s Pajama...
2020-05-1143 minUkulele Is The New BlackChloe HennesseeI spent a week in New York in late February, just before things really went pear-shaped there. Chloe Hennessee is the first of four New York-based ukulele players I talked to on my trip. Chloe is only 17, but she has already made her mark on the music scene with her talent in both playing and writing music. We had a chat in her family’s apartment, which I have to point out is very open plan and not really designed for audio recording, so there is a bit of hum and background noise, so it’s not as clean as I wo...
2020-04-2715 minUkulele Is The New BlackShane McAlisterI recorded this episode on a work trip to Wellington, New Zealand back in February – looking at the calendar, it was less than two months ago, but it feels like another life! I asked a few people who I should talk to in Wellington, and the response was unanimous – Shane McAlister. Shane’s place was about an hour’s train ride from Wellington and he picked me up at the station in his van, which was packed full of various instruments and puppets. We did the interview in Shane’s living room, where he wandered around the r...
2020-04-1346 minUkulele Is The New BlackChantelle RiordanWell the world is a scary place at the moment – I got home from my shorter-than-expected overseas trip a week ago, and have been at home in self-isolation since then. Fortunately I have plenty of interviews recorded, so I will be able to continue to take your mind off things with more chats with ukulele players over the next few months. Today’s episode is the final one recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival back in February, this time with Chantelle Riordan, otherwise known as Chantelle & Uke. Chantelle is a percussionist who discovered the joy of the li...
2020-03-2945 minUkulele Is The New BlackDuplicityToday’s episode is the second which I recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival in February. I had a chat to another Melbourne-based duo – this time, Sue Kidd and Brendan Canty, who perform together as Duplicity. We had a great chat in my Airbnb with the rain bucketing down outside, which gave the recording a little extra atmosphere at times! I’m sure you will enjoy this one. Some show-related links below: Cairns Ukulele Festival Kululu (Kooky and Luscious Ukulele Lovers United) Girgarre Moosic Muster Newkulele Festival Paul Jonson SPRUKE Festival Brisbane Melbourne Ukulele Festival Hills Ukul...
2020-03-1532 minUkulele Is The New BlackAll The Way HomeWelcome to the first episode for 2020, which was recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival in February. I had a chat to Melbourne-based Nicki Johnson and Craig Barrie, who perform together as All The Way Home. As well as being great ukulele players they take their singing pretty seriously, and Nicki plays a mean shaker as well! Enjoy. Some show-related links below: Lucy Wise Melbourne Ukulele Festival Wesley Anne Whittlesea Uke Muster Melbourne Uke’n’Sing Orchestra (MUSO) Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival Victoria Vox Tyrone and Lesley – Optimism Helen Begley - her current projects include The Good Girl ...
2020-03-0138 min
ResilientMeredith Harper on the power of people and processes in cybersecurityCan a people-centric approach to managing the cyber triad improve security? Meredith Harper, CISO at Eli Lilly and Company, sits down with cyber series host, Deb Golden, to discuss the importance of prioritizing people and processes in cybersecurity—before layering on technology.
2020-02-1745 minUkulele Is The New BlackSpoken Word Theme TuneInspired by the great William Shatner, I made this magnificent spoken word version of the theme tune, with some friends. I hope you enjoy it! Lyrics written and spoken by Meredith Harper, with additional vocals by Jasmine Fellows. Music by Geoff Skellams, Paul Marsh and Chris Williams. Thanks to my $10 per month & higher Patreon supporters: Debbie Hoad Linda Dodwell
2020-02-1001 minUkulele Is The New BlackHow Ukulele Changed our Lives in 2019This episode is a celebration of all those people I talked to in 2019. Every one of them told me how ukulele had changed their life, and I’ve put all those reasons together in one place. I’ve scored this episode with a lot of music featuring ukulele. Most of it was recorded specifically for this episode with the help of my friends, but there are a few songs which I recorded during 2019, including one live performance. Thank you so much to all the guests who appeared in this episode: Paul Marsh Khristina Joy Sandra...
2020-01-2037 min
NextExec - EWFSeason 2 Episode 1: Wise Women: A Chat with Meredith HarperIn this episode Meredith Harper, CISO, discusses her career journey and pivotal roles on her path to CISO. Meredith speaks about her passions that have led her to where she is today and what drives her to keep challenging herself. She also shares tips on how she has navigated new roles and organizations to be successful as a leader. Tune in for an insightful discussion! Guest: Meredith Harper, CISOMeredith Harper serves as vice president and chief information security officer at Eli Lilly and Company. She is responsible for the company’s global information se...
2020-01-1422 minUkulele Is The New BlackDavid "Snapper" ThieleIf you listened to the episode earlier this year where I talked to Dave Parker of The Nukes, you may have been wondering about this guy called Snapper we kept talking about. Well wonder no more, because here he is! I had another brief visit to Auckland a few months ago and jumped at the opportunity to chat to him. It wasn’t ideal timing – there was a major building fire in the city which caused traffic chaos and terrible air quality, but Snapper battled through the smoke and traffic to have a chat to me at my hotel. Thanks S...
2019-12-1550 minUkulele Is The New BlackJenny ParenteauJenny Parenteau plays ukulele with The Loveys, a brilliant four-piece band from Mullumbimby in northern NSW. I first heard them play at the Newkulele festival in 2018, and was thrilled to hear that they would be at SPRUKE this year. I had a chat with Jenny in The Loveys’ dressing room backstage before their sound check for the Sunday afternoon performance. There were other sound checks going on in the background while we talked, so enjoy the background music! Some show-related links below: Mullumbimby Community Centre Ukulele Group Bushfires in northern NSW in September 2019 Cordoba ukule...
2019-12-0128 minUkulele Is The New BlackIan PorterThis is the second episode recorded at the Brisbane SPRUKE ukulele festival in September. If you listened to my previous episode with Ruth Allen, you would have heard her talk about Ian Porter. Well, here he is in today’s episode! Ian is an accomplished player and teacher of ukulele and I really enjoyed my chat with him. I think you will too! Some show-related links below: Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival The Outlaws Big Ukulele Band James Hill ukulele teacher accreditation Yamba bushfires Stu Fuchs Chalmers Doane Matt Dahlberg The first 20 hours – how to learn a...
2019-11-1735 minUkulele Is The New BlackRuth AllenI recently went to the SPRUKE ukulele festival in Brisbane, where I caught up with Ruth Allen, leader of the Port Macquarie Ukestra. If you don’t know what a Ukestra is, go back and listen to the episode I recorded last year with Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart. Not only does Ruth lead the ukestra, she is also a James Hill accredited ukulele teacher, and a very entertaining performer! Some show-related links below: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel Bryan Tolentino Kalei Gamiao Oahu ukulele camp SPRUKE The Outlaws Big Ukulele Band Mark Wilkinson Ukuleles Mic...
2019-11-0331 minUkulele Is The New BlackDavid MegarittyBack in February, I recorded a live episode at the Gang Gang Twang festival in Canberra featuring David Megarrity and Samuel Vincent, otherwise known as Tyrone and Lesley. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to release that episode due to issues with the sound quality, but I recently caught up with David at his home in Brisbane. As my regular listeners know, I normally ask my guests to perform their music live during the interview but as Samuel wasn’t able to make it, this time we’ve gone with prerecorded songs instead. If you would like to hear David...
2019-10-2030 minUkulele Is The New BlackThe Wild Women of Anywhere BeachToday’s episode is the last of three which I recorded at the 2019 Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. Cathy Welsford and Angie Smith are the Wild Women of Anywhere Beach, an incredibly talented duo who frequently perform, run workshops, and write fantastic songs. I really enjoyed my chat with these two! If you want to buy their CD, you can do that here, or you can stream it in the usual places. Some show-related links below: Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival Valla Beach ukulele camp and beach party Samantha Muir Mark Jackson and Jane Jelba...
2019-10-0652 minUkulele Is The New BlackOhanaToday’s episode was recorded at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. Normally when I go to a festival I organise all my interviews in advance, but when I heard Ohana playing at the festival on the Saturday morning I was impressed, and hit them up for an interview as soon as they finished their set. Fortunately, Adam and Lea were up for it! If you want to record your version of Brand New Day and support the Brand New Day Project, the chords and lyrics are on the Facebook page. I recorded a version with my ban...
2019-09-2332 minUkulele Is The New BlackAubrey and PurtonI went to the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival in August, where I had a chat to Dennis Aubrey and Pete Purton, who perform as duo Aubrey and Purton. They have been busking together for years and it shows - their performance looks so effortless, and they know how to engage a crowd. They also know a lot of songs, and they play quite a few in this episode. If you want to find out more about Dennis and Pete, or book their band for a gig, you can go to their website, www.aubreyandpurton.com, or...
2019-09-0935 minUkulele Is The New BlackTom "Tom the Pom" HardingA few weeks ago I was at one of my regular ukulele group meetups, and someone new turned up to play. He confidently walked in, introduced himself as Tom the Pom, and started playing with us. It didn’t take too long for me to decide that I had to get him on the podcast. He was only in Canberra for a couple of days, but agreed to record a conversation with me on the following evening. I’m glad I followed my instincts! Enjoy. Please support me on Patreon and get an exclusive Ukulele Is The New Blac...
2019-08-2647 minUkulele Is The New BlackDave ParkerI had a short trip to Auckland recently, and took the opportunity to chat to ukulele player and songwriter Dave Parker. Dave is one third of New Zealand ukulele band The Nukes, who have been playing around New Zealand, Australia and other places for around 10 years. I saw the Nukes play last year and was blown away by how good they were – so I was really excited by the opportunity to talk to Dave, and was not disappointed. Enjoy! Please support me on Patreon and get an exclusive Ukulele Is The New Black decal for your ukulele case...
2019-08-1242 minUkulele Is The New BlackGeoff Gets His Groove BackLast year I released an episode featuring my friend Geoff Skellams, a talented player of ukulele and guitar who was feeling a little frustrated by his progress with learning Hawaiian slack key. He did get some lessons after that episode was recorded and they helped a bit, but this year the frustration seemed to be returning in a big way. Then in June, Geoff went to a week-long workshop in Hawaii which absolutely turned things around for him. His excitement was so infectious that I got him back on the show to tell me all about it. Lin...
2019-07-2937 minUkulele Is The New BlackBONUS - Live at the Gang Gang Twang FestivalToday’s episode consists of the best bits of a live episode recorded at the Ukulele Republic of Canberra’s Gang Gang Twang 2 festival, where I had a chat to David Megarrity and Samuel Vincent. David and Samuel regularly perform and record together as the duo Tyrone and Lesley. Due to technical issues I was only able to include a few highlights in this episode, but I’m sure you will enjoy the two songs performed by David and Samuel: There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder (Jolson, Rose & Dreyer, 1928) Can Will Do (Megarrity & Vincent, 2017) Please support...
2019-07-1511 minUkulele Is The New BlackSTRUM - Seattle's Totally Relaxed Ukulele MusiciansI went to an impromptu meetup with STRUM, Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians, on a recent visit to Seattle. I recorded some of the songs we played, and asked some of the members how ukulele has changed their lives. If you’re passing through Seattle I would highly recommend dropping in for a strum! This episode features a whole lot of songs: Blue Moon (Rodgers & Hart, 1934) Diana (Anka & Sherman, 1957) Smile (Chaplin, Turner & Parsons, 1954) Down by the Riverside (Traditional) ‘A’ You’re Adorable (Lippman, 1948) Singin’ in The Rain (Freed & Brown, 1929) Sway (Demetrio & Gimbel, 1954) Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Pinkar...
2019-07-0136 min
Keeping Your Light“My Bad” - an interview with podcast host & author Jon HarperIn this episode, Jon Harper shares how learning from our mistakes and daring to be honest about the state of our mental & emotional well-being can make us stronger -and healthier- as educators.
2019-06-2722 minUkulele Is The New BlackFlat Foot FloozyRecently I was in Sydney for the weekend and took the opportunity to have a chat with Jeff, Rita, Patsi and Peter of ukulele band Flat Foot Floozy. Please support me on Patreon and get an exclusive Ukulele Is The New Black decal for your ukulele case! Give a little more and you will get your name in the show notes every week, like: Ukulele Champion: Debbie Hoad Ukulele Legend: Linda Dodwell. Some show-related links below: Balmain Ukulele Klub Central Coast ukulele festival UROC Flat Foot Floozy played a couple of songs: Ch...
2019-06-1727 minUkulele Is The New BlackAlan and Paul OkamiOne of the highlights of my recent trip to Hawaii was my visit to the KoAloha factory. I did their daily factory tour first, then had a chat to Alan and Paul Okami. Oh, and I also bought the ukulele of my dreams! Please support me on Patreon and get an exclusive Ukulele Is The New Black decal for your ukulele case! Give a little more and you will get your name in the show notes every week, like the amazing Debbie Hoad. Some show-related links below: KoAloha ukuleles Cairns ukulele festival Blue Mountains ukul...
2019-06-0338 minUkulele Is The New BlackNissa LudwigI met Nissa Ludwig on the Joco Cruise in 2018 and recorded a conversation with her then, as well as an extra bit on the 2019 cruise. She is a professional musician who plays a huge range of instruments, but only discovered the ukulele a few years ago. I really enjoyed talking to her and I hope you do too! The ukulele manufacturer Nissa mentions on Maui is Mele Ukulele. Nissa and I play a few songs: Losing my Religion (Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe – 1991) Royals (Ella Yelich-O'Connor, Joel Little -2012) Afternoon Delight (Bill...
2019-05-2032 minUkulele Is The New BlackJim BoggiaThis chat with Jim Boggia was recorded on the Joco Cruise in March 2019. Jim has been playing music since the age of five, and it shows! As well as being an incredibly talented musician he was a lot of fun to chat to. Jim played two songs on the podcast: Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen, 1975) Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg, 1939) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for this episode's playlist - it contains these songs as well as others mentioned in the episode. The audio of "Tune Tha...
2019-05-0645 minUkulele Is The New BlackMolly LewisThis chat with Molly Lewis was recorded on the Joco Cruise in March 2019. Molly has been playing ukulele on that cruise (and in many other places of course!) since its inception nine years ago, and I was so excited to get the opportunity to talk to her for the podcast. Links to some of the things we discussed are below. How Music Works by David Byrne Astronaut Lisa Nowak Cards Against Humanity Jonathan Coulton Paul and Storm I was going to get a photo of Molly’s Bluebird ukulele but as usual, I forgot. Here is a link...
2019-04-2227 minUkulele Is The New BlackGuido HeistekGuido Heistek is a teacher and performer of ukulele and guitar, based in Vancouver. Here are some links to things we discussed in the show: Ukulele In The Dark Ralph Shaw Vancouver Ukulele Circle Karin Plato Guido played Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg, 1939). The music played in this podcast is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.
2019-04-0827 minUkulele Is The New BlackSandra ShawSandra Shaw is a regular performer with some of Canberra’s best ukulele groups. She plays a bit of flute as well! I took a picture of her very pretty travel ukulele. In our chat, Sandra mentioned some regular URoC performances: Floriade Canberra National Multicultural Festival National Folk Festival Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival Groups Sandra plays with are: The Ukulele Republic of Canberra (URoC) Loud in the Library Wattas Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist with all the songs mentioned in this episode. And don’t miss t...
2019-03-2428 minUkulele Is The New BlackKhristina JoyI had a lovely chat with Khristina Joy at the 2019 Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival. She mentioned a few ukulele groups: The BlueMUGS Balmain Ukulele Klub Hornsby ukulele group Central Coast ukulele group Port Macquarie ukulele Khristina Joy and the Z-Chords You can find out more about Khristina at her website. Khristina played: “Moon River” (Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer, 1960) “Up on the Roof” (Gerry Goffin & Carole King, 1962) Loud in the Library played “Whatever It Takes” (Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman & Joel Little, 2017). Performers were Jasmine (vocal), Meredith, Sandra & Emma (ukulele and vocals), Amber...
2019-03-1032 minUkulele Is The New BlackS2E01 Paul MarshWelcome back to season 2 – please enjoy this chat with ukulele player and all-round nice guy Paul Marsh, the first I have ever recorded in a winery cellar. And it’s a very nice winery too – if you’d like some delicious wines, food and a bit of live music you can visit Contentious Character winery, located around a half-hour drive from Canberra. Some other things mentioned in the show: The Shadies, who appear not to have an online presence – this was all I could find Lunchulele at Smith's Alternative Paul Marsh & Kate Ord’s...
2019-02-2426 minCurrently ReadingEpisode 26: Stroooong Bookish Opinions + Classics That Go Down EasyKaytee and Meredith are so excited to get back into our discussion this week that we have a hard time keeping our bookish opinions to ourselves. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each of the hosts: getting sucked in by a book to the detriment of…. the rest of your life, and fun book mail deliveries. Next, we discuss our current reads. We have some very seriously large opinions about our books this week. If you've ever wondered what it's like for Meredith to get spicy, you're in luck! Our de...
2019-02-1854 minUkulele Is The New BlackPhil ThompsonI bumped into my ex brother in law Phil Thompson at the Newkulele Festival in October 2018. He played a few bars from: How’s The World Treating You (Chet Atkins & Boudleaux Bryant, 1956) Love Her Madly (Robby Krieger, 1971) Like many guests on the podcast, Phil talked about the talented Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart. If you want to learn more about them and their Ukestras, they featured in episode 11, and they have a website: The Sum of the Parts. Please vote for the podcast in the Australian Podcast Awards – wouldn’t it be amazing for a u...
2019-01-1314 minThe Same 24 Hours93: Bob Harper: From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Heart - Survivor & ThriverBob Harper. Need I say more? I LOVE BOB!
As a health and fitness expert and a best-selling author, Bob Harper inspired audiences nationwide to get fit on the hit show The Biggest Loser. He was the picture of health. Bob never considered that a heart attack could happen to him. But it did. “It was hugely shocking to me,” Bob reveals. “I learned a lot about myself.”
Bob was working out, as he did each day, when he lost consciousness. He woke up two days later and learned he’d had a near-fatal heart attack and had...
2019-01-1354 minUkulele Is The New BlackHow ukulele changed our lives in 2018Best of 2018 – Show Notes How has ukulele changed our lives in 2018? I revisit episodes from Season 1 and take a look at the ways the humble uke has changed the lives of this year’s podcast guests. Thanks to featured guests Michael Rosenberg, Joey Marianer, Janine Chandler, Andrew Rankine, Tim Griffin, Amber Shuhyta, The Demented Ukeholics (Marina and Narelle), Cameron Murray, Geoff Skellams, Mark Jackson, Jane Jelbart, Stickie Fingers (John, Janine, Val, Phil and Cilla), Miriam Miley-Read, A.J. Leonard, Ukenjamit (Trish, Jack, Rosalie, John and Gayle) and Mal Webb. Thanks also to my frien...
2018-12-3125 minUkulele Is The New BlackMal WebbMal Webb describes himself as a “vocal adventurer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist”, and I can’t think of a better description. I hope you enjoy his vocal adventures as much as I did! Mal plays one of his songs, “TLA”. This episode was recorded at the Newkulele Festival, including a small excerpt from Mal’s ukulooping workshop. More information about Mal and his workshops can be found on his website. Mal mentions a few interesting instruments: the Zimbabwean thumb piano and African udu drums. And despite being from Melbourne, he refers to some Canberra things: TUGS uku...
2018-12-1638 minUkulele Is The New BlackUkenjamitTrish, Jack, Rosalie, John and Gayle are Ukenjamit, a fantastic ukulele group from Newcastle, NSW. I had a chat to them at the Newkulele Festival in October 2018. They played a few songs: Mr Bojangles (Jerry Jeff Walker, 1968) Stray Cat Strut (Brian Setzer, 1981) Walk of Shame (Eight to the Bar, 2007) There was a lot of discussion about the talented Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart. If you want to learn more about them and their Ukestras, they featured in episode 11, and they have a website: The Sum of the Parts. I will be in Seattle an...
2018-12-0237 minUkulele Is The New BlackA.J. LeonardMulti instrumentalist, arranger and recording artist A.J. Leonard is one of Australia's pioneer ukulele players and is regarded to be among the best in the world. Songs played by A.J. in the podcast (and with Jenny Rowlands in the Christmas medley) are: Meet Me In Hawaii (A.J. Leonard) Barefoot With My Baby (A.J. Leonard) Paradise Island (Moraine / Rainger / Robin) Christmas in Kauai (A.J. Leonard / David Billings) My Christmas Won’t be Merry This Year (Randy Starr) Let’s Have A Christmas Party (Randy Starr) A.J. has a website where you...
2018-11-1845 minUkulele Is The New BlackMiriam Miley-ReadMiriam Miley-Read plays and sings with trad-Dixieland jazz band Zackerbilks. I had a great chat to her at Smith’s Alternative in Canberra. Miriam and I both LOVE our Cordoba ukuleles – and if you’re interested, here is mine. Miriam mentioned an appearance at Artsound FM, a Canberra community radio station. And she also mentioned the National Folk Festival, which happens annually in Canberra at Easter. There is always a lot of ukulele going on there! Miriam played a couple of tunes: “Ice Cream” by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert K...
2018-11-0431 minUkulele Is The New BlackStickie FIngersStickie Fingers are from Griffith, which is in the Riverina region of New South Wales. I had a chat to them at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival in August. This is the first time I’ve done an episode with 5 people at once, and it was a little daunting at first! We recorded this in a very small hotel room, and you can imagine how crowded it was with six people and a heap of ukuleles. It was all good fun though, and I enjoyed our chat. I hope you do too! They played: “Dona...
2018-10-2132 minUkulele Is The New BlackMark Jackson and Jane JelbartIn today’s episode I chat to Jane Jelbart and Mark Jackson, who performed with the Ukastle Ukestra at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival in August this year. Mark and Jane play their rendition of “I’ll be Your San Antone Rose” by Susanna Clark. More about Mark and Jane, including their Ukestration manual, can be found at The Sum of the Parts. This episode was recorded at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. If you want to get in touch like Kathryn did, you can send me an email h...
2018-10-0729 minUkulele Is The New BlackGeoff SkellamsToday’s chat is with Geoff Skellams. He plays some cool stuff: “Afternoon Delight” – Bill Danoff (1975) “The Redtail Hawk” – George Schroder (1975) “Molehu” – Ozzie Katani “Dragonfly” – A J Leonard “Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Le'ale'a” – arrangement by Mark Kailana Nelson And my attempt at fingerpicking was “Come Said the Boy” by Mondo Rock, written by Eric McCusker (1983) Want to see Ledward Kaapana playing with his hand in a bag? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWroL8aOAFQ The book Geoff mentions is Ozzie Kotani's book "Guitar Playing Hawaiian Style".
2018-09-2440 minUkulele Is The New BlackCameron MurrayI had a fantastic chat with Cameron Murray at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival in August 2018. He plays: “The Window Cleaner” – George Formby, Harry Gifford and Frederick E. Cliffe (1936) “Haleiwa” – Cameron Murray Also, the Ukulele Republic of Canberra plays “Walking after Midnight” by Alan Block & Donn Hecht (1956) And here are a few more links to things we discussed in the podcast: George Formby Society Kamuke Magazine Cameron talks about Kamuke Balmain Ukulele Klub Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival SSCUM - St...
2018-09-1030 minUkulele Is The New BlackThe Demented UkeholicsToday’s chat is with Narelle and Marina, aka the Demented Ukeholics. They play a few songs: “Getting Old” – The Demented Ukeholics “I’m a Reader” – The Demented Ukeholics, adapted from “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond (originally performed by The Monkees) “Going to Play our Ukey Now” – the Demented Ukeholics “Give Ukes a Chance” – the Demented Ukeholics, adapted from “Give Peace A Chance” by John Lennon And the BlueMUGS played “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again” by The Angels Don’t miss this video of Narelle and Marina's appearance on S...
2018-08-2725 minUkulele Is The New BlackAmber ShuhytaToday’s chat is with Amber Shuhyta. Amber plays a few songs in the podcast: “Cocoon” by Milky Chance (2016) “Bellyache” by Billie Eilish (2017) “Hoops” by The Rubens (2015) She also plays her own composition, “Rising Up to See the Sun”. If you want to hear the original versions of the songs she covered, and also other songs mentioned in the show, go to our YouTube channel where there is a playlist for this episode. Amber mentions some Canberra ukulele groups: Loud in the Library Belcolaylee Lunchulele (at Smith’s Alternative) The music played in this episode is licenc...
2018-08-1326 minUkulele Is The New BlackTim GriffinIf you want to hear more music from Tim, he does a lot of shows for kids at schools and libraries around Southern California. He will be performing and teaching songwriting workshops for grownups at the upcoming World Science Fiction Convention in San Jose, California; and will be the featured music guest at FenCon in Dallas, Texas in September. You can also hear and buy his music on his website, GriffinEd.Org and he has a youtube channel. Thanks to Tim for giving me permission to include his song "Leonardo's Mother" at the end of the podcast.
2018-07-3019 minUkulele Is The New BlackAndrew RankineToday’s episode is with Andrew Rankine, a fellow member of the Ukulele Republic of Canberra. This was recorded after URoC’s performance at the 2018 Shoalhaven Heads Ukulele Festival. Go to our YouTube channel for songs and artists mentioned in the episode. If you want to listen to Andrew’s favourite radio station it’s QBN FM. Also a shout-out to the Wattas for their rendition of Pachelbel’s Canon Want to support the podcast? Donate or buy merch on our website, ukuleleisthenewblack.com. The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Fe...
2018-07-1620 minUkulele Is The New BlackKendra ZzyzwyckToday’s conversation is with Kendra Zzyzwyck. Kendra and I play Code Monkey by Jonathan Coulton. You can find this and all his other tunes on his website, jonathancoulton.com. Kendra also has a podcast. If you love the TV series “Charmed” (or even if you don’t!) you will enjoy Charmed Chats. Go to our YouTube channel to listen to the playlist for this episode, which includes music by Jonathan Coulton, Molly Lewis, and Paul & Storm - and you can also see a clip of the Ukulele Melee. Want to support the...
2018-07-0221 minUkulele Is The New BlackJanine ChandlerToday’s chat is with Janine Chandler. Janine plays snippets from these songs: “I’ll see you in my dreams” - Isham Jones & Gus Khan “I Want to Marry A Lighthouse Keeper” - Terry Tucker and Erika Eigen “Freight Train” – Elizabeth Cotton “Pineapple Mango” – Daniel Ho “The Ship Song” – Nick Cave Go to our YouTube channel to listen to originals in full, as well as other music mentioned by Janine. Janine raved about her lessons with Dave O’Neill. I took her advice and I’m having some lessons with him too! If you’d like to do the same, check out...
2018-06-1829 minUkulele Is The New BlackJoey MarianerThis is the first of four episodes recorded on the 2018 Joco Cruise. Today’s chat is with Joey Marianer. Joey plays two songs: “Glasses”, with lyrics by Angela Brett and music by Jonathan Coulton “I Love Your Body” with lyrics by Angela Brett and music by Joey Marianer I’ve created a playlist with videos of both songs, as well as Jonathan Coulton’s original “Glasses”, on the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel. Find out more about the Joco Cruise at www.jococruise.com. If you want to go next year you’re too late – it’...
2018-06-0414 minUkulele Is The New BlackMichael RosenbergIn my first episode I have a chat to my ukulele teacher, Michael Rosenberg. Michael plays snippets from a few songs. If you want to hear the originals, check out the playlist on the YouTube channel. “I Am Sailin’ ”, by Memphis Minnie (1941) “Shine” by Cecil Mack, Lew Brown, and Ford Dabney (1910) “Dream A Little Dream of Me” by Fabian Andre, Wilbur Schwandt and Gus Kahn (1931) “Ukulele Lady” by Gus Kahn and Richard A. Whiting (1925) “Has Anybody Seen My Gal” by Ray Henderson, Sam M. Lewis & Joseph W. Young (1925) And check out the photos of Michael’s resonator ukulele and the amazin...
2018-05-2124 min
Ukulele Is The New BlackWelcome to Ukulele Is The New BlackUkulele Is The New Black is a podcast about the people who love to play ukulele. What is it about this little instrument that appeals to so many? In the coming episodes I will be having conversations with ukulele players to find out. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
2018-05-2002 min
Diva Tech Talk PodcastEp 52: Meredith Harper: “We Get Nowhere By Ourselves”Diva Tech Talk interviewed Meredith Harper, Chief Privacy and Security Officer for Henry Ford Health Systems (www.hfhs.org) With strong science and math aptitudes, Meredith began her tech journey in 2nd/3rd grades and then “I ended up being bussed, with kids all over the city of Detroit, to a middle school for gifted children.” Meredith graduated high school in the top 3% of the Detroit Public School System, and started college at Hampton University, in Virginia. At the end of her freshman year, she lost her father. “So, I moved back home to Michigan,” where she was awarded a scholar...
2017-08-2345 min