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gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero ShowBeing "Out" in Sobriety ft. DanielleSend us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! In today’s episode of gAy A, host Sober Steve (with 1,227 days sober!) welcomes back Danielle—one of our long-time pod family members, to dive into a topic that many in the LGBTQ+ community can relate to: Being “Out” in Sobriety.What you’ll hear in this episode:Danielle reflects on her experiences of coming out in college and how it mirrors her sobriety journey.They discuss the importance of recovering out loud and the impact of living authentically in both your sexuality and your r...
2024-10-1724 min
Sky News DailyUkraine hospital attack – and how the world reactsUkraine has published what it says is "unequivocal" evidence a Russian missile hit Kyiv's largest children's hospital. The Okhmatdyt hospital treats 20,000 people a year. A two-storey wing helping children with cancer was destroyed in the attack. It's the deadliest airstrike in Ukraine for months - on the eve of a NATO summit and as China and Belarus start military exercises near the Polish border - what reaction can we expect? Niall Paterson is joined by Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and defence analyst, to hear more about the damage and the reaction from those in Ukrain...
2024-07-0918 min
Sky News DailyUkraine hospital attack – and how the world reactsUkraine has published what it says is "unequivocal" evidence a Russian missile hit Kyiv's largest children's hospital. The Okhmatdyt hospital treats 20,000 people a year. A two-storey wing helping children with cancer was destroyed in the attack. It's the deadliest airstrike in Ukraine for months - on the eve of a NATO summit and as China and Belarus start military exercises near the Polish border - what reaction can we expect? Niall Paterson is joined by Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and defence analyst, to hear more about the damage and the reaction from those in Ukrain...
2024-07-0918 min
Liftoff Journeys with Jeanniey WaldenEp 30: Ink and Insight: Crafting Stories from Life's Unique Experiences with Alex BennettSend us a textToday’s guest is Alex Bennet, Bartender and Author of “A Shot of Oakies”. For most of his Alex has been working in restaurants in some capacity or another. As a teen he began washing dishes in his family’s place and over time, he filled every role in the business until, by my mid-twenties, he became the General Manager and ran the operations. In his early thirties he left and became a full-time professional bartender at a corporate restaurant. During that time, Alex also returned to school and earned his...
2023-12-2025 minNovel Ideas Book GroupNovel Ideas to discuss Haven DBC 00693 by Sherry Gomes. 09/15/2023Novel Ideas will be taking the summer off. We hope everyone has a great time whether you’re attending conventions, taking a vacation, or just enjoying a staycation at home.
When we meet in September, we will be discussing the book Haven by Sherry Gomes. DBC 00693. This book is currently not available on Bookshare but is available on Audible with a different narrator for those with Audible accounts. The synopsis from BARD is below.
She would not give up not ever. Holding her head high, she vowed that somehow someday Rosie would be with her ag...
2023-09-181h 02
90s & 00s Club Classics - House, Trance & Techno Mixes by Tezshouse90s House Club Classics 58Tezshouse 90s House Club Classics - Volume 58
Features a collection of 90s House classics.
Tracklist:
Felix - Don't You Want Me (Original)
Dance 2 Trance - We Came In Peace ('91 Mix)
Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close (Mentor Remake)
Andronicus - Make You Whole (Freshly Sqeezed Mix)
Tracer - Love Fantasy (Vocal)
Angel Moraes - I Like It (I Like How You're Lov'in Me) (The 'Moraes' Mix)
Zyon - No Fate (Struggle Continues Mix)
Stories In Dubh Feat. Jacqui Bennet - Melody & Harmony - Chapter 3 (Original Vocal Mix)
XME - Automatic Lover
Reefa! - You Can't Stop The Groove (Original Pad...
2022-07-281h 31
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter X - BennetBennet’s family evolves.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven Tejeda. Recording by Armando Serrano and Steven Tejeda...
2022-06-2224 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter IX - CarolinaLuke is missing. James gets a surprise. Carolina calls Bennet.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven Tejeda. Recor...
2022-06-2218 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter VIII - MaryBennet and Mary run into Darcy. There’s a problem with Luke.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven...
2022-06-1516 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter VII - LukeLuke has news. Bennet goes to San Francisco.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven Tejeda. Recording by Arman...
2022-06-1516 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter VI - DarcyA trip to visit Colin brings Bennet closer to Darcy. Bennet makes a huge mistake.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Arman...
2022-06-0823 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter V - CharlotteCharlotte has news. James has news. Bennet is overwhelmed.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven Tejeda. Recording by Ar...
2022-06-0817 min
Red FrontierIntroducing Gay Pride & PrejudiceIn this modern interpretation of the Jane Austen classic, Bennet, a 30-something, non-committal gay man struggles to find belonging when his chosen family suddenly begins coupling up and settling down.Gay Pride & Prejudice, created, written, and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. To hear the rest of the story, you can find Gay Pride & Prejudice here on Spotify. Learn more about you...
2022-06-0819 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter IV - WickhamCarlos throws a pool party. Bennet gets locked inside a room with Darcy.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and S...
2022-06-0119 min
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter III - ColinColin inserts himself in Bennet’s family. Bennet’s hookup reveals a secret.Gay Pride & Prejudice, written and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steve...
2022-06-0122 min
FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#35 Chris Stell: The ”Career Dream” TrapEnglish guitarist and one half of the incredible Eden Stell Guitar Duo, Chris Stell and I (Rosie Bennet) discuss the benefits of having to start over building your confidence, strategies for making difficult decisions and how his meeting Mark Eden completely changed the course of the career that he had imagined. We mused on the positive changes that the 2020 pandemic brought about personally and how and why that time has reflected in Chris' teaching practice.
A beautiful conversation with a wonderful friend! Enjoy xxx
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2022-05-311h 11
Gay Pride & PrejudiceChapter II - JamesBennet goes to rescue James. Darcy interrogates Bennet. Gay Pride & Prejudice, created, written, and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O’Donnell. Executive producer Mimi O’Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Justin Mikita. Senior producer Katie Pastore. Associate producers Julie Balefsky and Kayla Stokes. Sound design and mix by Daniel Brunelle and Shane Hendrickson. Additional engineering by Gordon Bramli, Rob Smierciak, Armando Serrano, and Steven Tejeda. Recording by Arm...
2022-05-2517 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#34 Jason Vieaux: Peak Mental PerformanceGrammy award winning American guitarist Jason Vieaux and I (Rosie Bennet) discuss growing up in a non musician family, how he found his way into a full-time touring career and how he is managing his life in a post-covid world.
Listen to Jason's new album here! Bach Volume 2
A beautiful conversation with a long time hero of mine! Enjoy xxx
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2022-05-2444 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#33 Irina Kulikova: Childhood Stardom & Life on the RoadRussian guitarist Irina Kulikova and I (Rosie Bennet) discuss her growing up in the USSR as a child star, studying at the Gnessin Academy in Moscow and the Mozarteum in Salzburg and how her move to Europe changed her circumstances. We chatted about Irina's daughter, how she balances being a mother with her busy career, how she overcame challenges of financial hardship and postpartum depression and what her advice is for those going through similar moves and displacements.
A beautiful conversation with a long time hero of mine! Enjoy xxx
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2022-05-1751 min
Things Musicians Don't Talk About42. Rosie Bennet - Part 2 surviving anorexiaTrigger warning: eating disorders and mental illnessPart 2: We return to Rosie's story to hear about both the rock bottom and how she moved onwards and upwards past it. We would recommend listening to part 1 if you haven't already (released only a couple of days ago!) as this'll make a lot more sense with the rest of Rosie's story. We feel so incredibly honoured and grateful to Rosie for her time and vulnerability with us, and are so excited to see where Rosie goes in life with her brilliant self-awareness, musicality and strength....
2022-05-1339 min
Things Musicians Don't Talk About41. Rosie Bennet - Part 1 surviving anorexiaTrigger warning: eating disorders and mental illnessPart 1: We are extremely grateful to guitarist Rosie Bennet for letting us into the nooks and crannies of her life story. We talk about Rosie's musical training and her travels all over the world, and the subsequent dark periods in her life that culminated in a breakdown during her years at music college. The way in which Rosie speaks about her life and her music is so poetic and an absolute joy to listen to, despite the depth and heaviness of her journey.Transcript of this e...
2022-05-1140 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#32 Aaron Larget-Caplan: Confidence & CompetitionGuitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan and I discuss his definition of success and by token his definition of mistakes, Segovia's influence and whether or not he would be able to make a career in the current industry climate and what it truly means to make a difference as a musician.
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2022-03-1442 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#31 Matthew Mccallister: Why and Why Not?Scottish guitarist Matthew Mccallister and I discuss what drives our need for people to like us, how he finds his artistic centre and history as a series of patterns rather than progress.
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2022-03-0745 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#30 Alan Gogoll: How to Feed Your SubconsciousIn today's episode Alan Gogoll and I discuss success, spotify playlists and why writing music with money in mind leads only to tears (if not money!). We touch briefly on the problems with extraction of data, the differences between the classical and the acoustic guitar worlds and how 2020 taught him the most valuable lesson he has learnt so far.
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2022-02-2836 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#29 Jiji Kim: Nobody has it Figured outIn today's episode Jiji and I discuss how she found her soul in electric guitar, how pressure nearly put out the flame for her with classical music and how nobody, not even the people you admire, have it all figured out.
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2022-02-2133 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#28 Sam Brown: Music as Craft & Ego DeathIn today's episode I talk to Sam Brown about how ego interacts with our ability to learn and listen, the ephemeral quality of our art form and where harmony, rhythm and their analysis fit into our life as musicians and as animals.
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2022-02-1448 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#27 David Leisner: Playing with Ease & Letting GoGuitarist, composer and writer David Leisner and I discuss how letting go of the need for control changed his life, his playing and his career, how loaded and political language in the music world reveals our deep rooted obsession with pain and what he's looking forward to this year. A wonderful episode with a lot of laughs!
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2022-02-0740 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#26 Tariq Harb: Presence vs PerfectionIn today's episode I talk to Jordanian-Canadian guitarist Tariq Harb about his work as a guitarist, composer and teacher and his approach towards playing "in style" in each of those lives. We discussed the benefit of playing with presence over perfection (something new to me!) and Tariq even gave some exercises to practice being more present during your practice. Hope you enjoy this one - we spent forever talking and it was wonderful!
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2022-01-3142 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#25 Rebeca Oliveira: Being Honest About AnxietyPortuguese guitarist Rebeca Oliveira and I discuss her wonderful Seixas CD, how it has helped her feel like an authentic part of the guitar world and how she is learning to be proud of this huge achievement. We talked briefly but honestly in this episode about how being overwhelmed and anxious can dominate the musical education experience - if you feel you have been or are currently affected by the topics covered in this episode feel free to reach out to me either at www.instagram.com/rosiebennetguitar/ or by writing an email to the podcast email address: fretnotpod...
2022-01-2444 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#24 Gohar Vardanyan: Confidence, Striving and ThrivingArmenian guitarist Gohar Vardanyan and I discuss hobbies, passion and hard work, confidence with the guitar and how moving to America changed her life.
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2022-01-1740 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#23 Rosie Bennet: The Lessons I’ve LearnedIn today’s episode I talk about the lessons I’ve learnt in life, guitar and the podcast. As we start the new year and the new season of Fret Not, I want to thank you all for tuning in and for liking, subscribing and being part of this amazing conversation!
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2022-01-1043 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#22 Derek Gripper: Epiphany, Inspiration and Letting GoDerek Gripper and I discuss music education and the search for gurus, addiction to epiphany, how to handle inspiration and how to work out what you want through harnessing the power of your inner critic.
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2021-12-1354 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#21 Kasia Smolarek: Can Artistic Objective Truth Exist?Polish guitarist Katarzyna Smolarek and I discuss context, research and validation in classical music performance, sense of self and identity and whether or not artistic objective truth and truths can exist.
Let me know if you enjoyed this debate style interview on www.instagram.com/rosiebennetguitar/ or @fretnotpod, or on the Fret Not Pod email address - fretnotpod@gmail.com
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2021-11-3039 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#20 Chuck Hulihan: ”Flavour of Insanity”Director of the GFA guitar summit, guitarist, educator, conductor, narrator and arts administrator Chuck Hulihan and I discuss how a single moment can change your life forever, how to manifest and capitalise on your luck and how to balance a functioning work life with a functioning home life!
Let me know if you enjoy this longer format on Instagram www.instagram.com/rosiebennetguitar/ or @fretnotpod, or on the Fret Not Pod email address - fretnotpod@gmail.com
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pHumblepodcastpHumblepodcast - Episode 35 - Savant Classical Guitarist - Rosie BennetRosie Bennet's perspective is unique and passionate to put it mildly! She shares her pssion for the classical guitar, hosting Fret Not podcast, her many excerpts on the Tone Base Guitar Blog page and an overall lover of life!
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It was an absolute honor and pleasure conversing with Rosie on episode 35!
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2021-11-0253 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#19 Michael Chapdelaine: Perseverance & Rebuilding a CareerAcoustic/fingerstyle/classical guitarist Michael Chapdelaine and I have a heart to heart conversation about his famous masterclass with Andres Segovia and how it has transformed his career, life and relationships ever since. A wonderful, honest and thought provoking conversation with a man I have wanted to talk to on Fret Not for ages, enjoy!
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2021-11-0138 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#18 Evan Taucher: Focus and VulnerabilityGuitarist Evan Taucher and I discuss focus, what it really means to be open and how to be vulnerable in front of a large audience whether that be physical or virtual.
If you enjoyed this longer format episode, let me know on Instagram @rosiebennetguitar or @fretnotpod
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2021-10-1851 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#17 Jack Hancher: Outside the Practice RoomGuitarist Jack Hancher and I discuss the reasons why we shouldn't be compensating for the guitar's quiet nature, why the life outside the practice room is just as important than the one inside and how he learnt to trust his musical instincts.
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2021-10-0425 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#16 Drew (ThatViolaKid): Estimating and Honouring Your WorthGrammy award-winning violist, co-host of Faking Notes Podcast, blockchain entrepreneur and content creator Drew Forde and I discuss how lack of information and education about financials is stopping musicians getting the most out of their talent, how to estimate your own worth in a world that is intent on discouraging you and different strategies for inspiring classical music audiences.
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2021-09-2030 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#15 Brian May: Highs & LowsDr Brian May, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, astrophysicist and lead guitarist of rock band Queen, and I discuss the highs and lows of fame, artistry and the music making process. We chat about reading vs ear training, confidence in the face of adversity and what it feels like to have an audience of thousands of people singing a song you wrote back to you.
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2021-09-0626 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#14 Ciyadh Wells: Diversity & DelusionActivist, podcast host and guitarist Ciyadh Wells and I discuss the pitfalls of the narrative around diversity, the dark depths of teacher separation anxiety and the similarities between the Roman Catholic church and the classical music education structure.
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2021-08-2326 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#13 Sean Shibe: Toxic Relationships, Teachers & SystemsMusician and recording artist Sean Shibe and I discuss toxic teachers and education systems, the insidious nature of classical guitar competitions, the problem with classical music review culture and the nature of interpretation.
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2021-08-0932 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#12 Hannah Murphy: Enjoying the ProcessGuitarist and Instagram guru Hannah Murphy and I discuss, the metrics of success, a life online and how the interior decor of a Jimmy John's set her free.
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2021-07-2633 min
The Writing LifeHow to become a literary translator: deep diveThis week we have a special episode for anyone considering or embarking on a career as a literary translator. Sarah Ardizzone, translator and mentor, guides us through a detailed, nuts-and-bolts exploration of what it takes to be a literary translator. Sarah is joined by Rosie Eyre, a recent mentee on our Emerging Translator Mentorships programme, and Jamie Lee Searle, who was a mentee ten years ago. Together they explore the challenges of the industry and share tips on how to break in.
Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna, who talk abut the upcoming Time To Write...
2021-07-1659 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#11 Pavel Steidl: Classical Music Egoism & Playing with HumourGuitar phenomenon Pavel Steidl and I discuss listening, being open and humility as a pathway to discovering your own voice.
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2021-07-1221 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#10 Nicolas Haumann: Collaboration in CreationMusician, video artist and guitarist Nicolas Haumann and I discuss the origins of Open Strings Berlin, why talking about your ideas is so important and how to escape the sunk cost fallacy.
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2021-06-2831 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#9 Yan Kok: Investing in YourselfClassical guitarist and all round wonder woman Yan Kok and I discuss investing in oneself, love, kindness and understanding and the complexities of existing as a musician.
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2021-06-1326 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#8 Bokyung Byun: The Nature of CompetitionClassical guitarist Bokyung Byun and I discuss competitions, learning to trust and how her journey across the world to study taught her more than just classical guitar.
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2021-05-3129 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#7 Gerald Garcia: Passion in Adversity. Death and DestructionComposer, guitarist, educator and conductor Gerald Garcia and I discuss his experience with focal dystonia, how the injury helped him diversify his career, the passion of the amateur, the mystery of death and "YOLOOYOOADIAYASSWAESY".
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2021-05-1728 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#6 Adam Levin: Balance in Chaos, How to SucceedClassical guitarist, Educator and Activist Adam Levin and I discuss humility and pressure in classical music, cultural appreciation and nuanced conversation and how to create an artistic career that you enjoy.
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2021-05-0332 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#5 Kevin Loh: Life Long LearningClassical guitarist Kevin Loh and I discuss sharing knowledge, changing narratives in classical music education and how to learn from every experience.
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2021-04-1926 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#4 Alexandra Whittingham: Social Media and "Selling Out"Guitarist and YouTube sensation Alexandra Whittingham and I discuss the role of social media in the current classical music climate, the nature of judgement, how to overcome it and the powerful language that shapes our self confidence.
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2021-04-0527 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#3 Stephen Goss: Talent, Genius and Tradition. Debunking Classical Music MythsGuitarist, composer and professor Stephen Goss and I discuss the myths of talent, genius and tradition, and explore how prejudice and bias shape the way the classical music world operates.
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2021-03-2230 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#2 Rene Izquierdo: Learning how to LearnClassical guitarist and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo and I discuss digitisation of the guitar world, the poetry in the process of learning and how to be gentle with yourself.
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2021-03-0829 minFRET NOT - Guitar Podcast#1 Laura Snowden: Authenticity in Classical MusicClassical guitarist and composer Laura Snowden and I discuss the power of words and communication, developing musical taste and the ups and downs of life as a performer.
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2021-02-1729 min
The Writing LifeElvira Dones on identity and translation in Sworn VirginLong overdue, we finally have this wonderful recording from the BCLT Summer School 2019, featuring Swiss-Albanian writer Elvira Dones, her translator Clarissa Botsford and publisher Stefan Tobler. Chaired by Rosie Goldsmith, it's a wide-ranging discussion taking in themes of identity, linguistics, translation processes and the creation of Elvira's book Sworn Virgin.
This event took place in partnership with the British Centre for Literary Translation, with support from Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia.
Meanwhile, Simon and Steph talk about lots of exciting NCW things, from the Book Club and drop-in Writing Sessions to the new Creative Writing...
2020-08-071h 05Episode 39: Spaghetti and Running Times
In episode 39, Rosie and Jessica have been binging hard on web series, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, while Rosie is working on some issues regarding book buying. Jessica has been eating large quantities of spaghetti and going to the theatre. In honour of the “great” British summertime, they bring you their Top 5 picnic foods and stories of a baking disaster.
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Jessica brought us Speechless by Lady Gaga, while Rosie went for The Pop Singer’s Fear of the Pollen C...
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