Best Take Aurally Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #34- 78 RPM Records From The Lawrence Cohn Collection: “Gambling Barrooms, Animus Requital & Kicks Like A Georgia Mule” 1:23:24

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Send us a text Crockett’s Mountaineers- “Little Rabbit/Rabbit Who’s Your Mammy?” Varsity 1931 Jimmie Rodgers- “Frankie & Johnny” Bluebird 1929 Clarence Williams’ Washboard Four- ‘Church Street Sobbin’ Blues” Okeh 1927 Billie Holiday- “Them There Eyes” Columbia 1939 Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith & Dixie Liners- “KC Stomp” Bluebird 1940 Mac McClintock- “Hall…

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Episode #33 - "Badger State Dive Bars, Tappin' Them Things & Blues To Spare" 1:04:29

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy this episode curated from a variety of blues, country, jazz and nortena 78rpm records. Please help spread the word by reviewing, following and sharing the show with your friends. https://www.instagram.com/olddingyjukeboxpodcast/ https://www.olddingyjukebox.com/listen-to-the-show "Badger State Dive Bars, Tappin' The…

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Come wander with me/us 🌻 // Ep 97 45:38

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🎟 Join my free online interactive and participatory walk in nature Sunday 12 May at 4pm BST. The event is part of Jane’s Walk London, and you can book tickets here →https://www.eventbrite.com/e/participatory-sound-walk-in-nature-online-tickets-899224814627Find all links and resources mentioned over in the shownotes → https://dionne.space/podcastepi…

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Episode #32- "Big Legged Women, Spiked Ovaltine and Shortnin' Free Bread" 1:20:40

1+ y ago1:20:40

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some choice records from the stacks. Early country, western swing, jazz, rockabilly, Mexican string band music, blues and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so …

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Letting 'mistakes' lead to miracles 📀 // Ep 96 12:28

1+ y ago12:28

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🎨🦇✨🔧📝📷🌈🔮🦋🖌🎥🥥🎞🌺♬📀REMINDER::::: I’m holding space to Be together for some soft space and ‘still-processing’ time in our Art Club zoom meetup Wednesday 6 September5-6pm BST. Free for my paid space to land substack subscribers but if you don’t have the means and want to be in gentle community for a space to land, please reach out and i will send you th…

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What living on a superyacht in Monaco taught me about failure, freedom + trust ⚓️ // Ep 95 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

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Have you ever felt it’s time to get up and out of a job, relationship or situation? But then start questioning or doubting yourself? Worrying that quitting somehow makes you a failure?I feel you.I’ve been there too.So in today’s podcast i wanted to share a personal story, from my time of living and working onboard a superyacht in Monaco… Yeah, i kn…

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Learning how to Be 🐝✨ // Ep 94 (from the archives) 16:17

1+ y ago16:17

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In today’s podcast, a rebroadcast of an episode i originally made in 2017 (BABY ME!) but it still feels relevant, for this moment. We're exploring how to "be".Things i spoke about:The magic in BEING (or pausing/loafing/liming/creating space)The "busy" neurosisBody wisdomHow do we make being sustainable and realistic for us?Check in explorationBeing…

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How you can take a holiday when you can't “take a holiday” 💦// Ep 93 (from the archives) 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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In today’s podcast, we’re exploring how to take a holiday when you can’t take a holiday, with lots of low to no cost ideas to rejuvenate your cells, wherever you are.I’m sharing something i wrote in 2018 which feels….apt at this time we’re in, global pandemic and being at home… if you, like me, are yearning for a different perspective, i hope there…

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Episode #31- Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass & Old Time Records: “Too Many Taverns, Faulty Excuses & Good ‘Ol Mexican Beans” 1:09:24

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite country style records. Early country, bluegrass, hillbilly, western swing, rockabilly, and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave…

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Episode #30- “Disagreeable Situations, The Trouble With Whiskey, and Knockin' Around a Jug" 1:16:27

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite records across a variety of records from the African American tradition. Just good records covering the blues, jazz, gospel and early rock n’ roll. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a…

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Episode #29- “Fiddle Bust-downs, Fair Warnings and Gully Jumpers” 1:16:10

2+ y ago1:16:10

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Send us a text Episode #29. Just Good Records. “Fiddle Bustdowns, Fair Warnings and Gully Jumpers” Enjoy a nice selection of records across a variety of styles. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. Also, go take a visit to the show's new website olddingyjukebox.com and have a look around. Th…

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You can always begin again(+ again)🦋 // Ep 92 (from the archives) 27:34

2+ y ago27:34

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Todays podcast episode is a rebroadcast of a rebroadcast called ‘new year, new meh’, which, at this moment still, wildly resonates with me, and wonder if it might do the same for you. Whatever time of year, and whatever season you're in, I hope this meets you where you are, and offers you encouragement, care and support.Whenever you 'celebrate', ho…

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Episode 116: The Beginning / Epilogue, Part 3 36:58

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Episode 116: The Beginning / Epilogue, Part 2 29:47

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Episode 116: The Beginning / Epilogue, Part 1 37:05

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Five paths converge in the chaos of Devi Valley. Grygory, Traitor of the North, concludes an unusual life with a most surprising death. All sing. Part 1 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode #28- "Reefer Headed Men, Puissant Manes and Crumbling Walls" 1:16:12

2+ y ago1:16:12

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Send us a text Episode #28. Good Records. Enjoy a nice selection of records across a variety of styles. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. Also, go take a visit to the show's new website olddingyjukebox.com and have a look around. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show. “Reefer…

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Episode 115: Interludes, Closing 19:23

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Autumn and the mind-body connection - how did we get here? 🍃 🤔// Ep 91 9:19

2+ y ago9:19

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In today’s episode I’m setting the scene for transitions; Transitioning the season, transitioning something in life, you can apply in whatever way that feels good to you. This is a chapter preview from the audio book of my online programme ‘Take care of you: Autumn’, an interactive and immersive journey to nurture your creativity and well being and…

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Episode 114: The Strange Tale of Newt the Cat, Part 2 24:27

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Episode 114: The Strange Tale of Newt the Cat, Part 1 38:53

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From the archives: Self care tips + rituals for the autumn equinox + beyond! 🍂🍁🍃🌗 // Ep 90 1:26:28

2+ y ago1:26:28

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hello my friends, equinox greetings! 🌗thank you for being here. An oldie but hopefully a goldie from 2018 as today, tonight, 23 September 2022, at 02:03 BST it’s the autumn equinox! so i’m sharing heaps of ideas and tools with you to support you in this potent transition!Before we jump in, i’d like to give you a heads up that the Take Care of You: …

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Some words of encouragement for artists + creative humans living with limitations 🦋 // Ep 89 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

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In today's podcast, some words of encouragement for those of you on the road with your creative journeys. Perhaps you're an artist, perhaps you are someone who is working multiple full time jobs and doing your creative stuff on the side. Maybe you are living and working with limitations. Perhaps you are someone who is in this world and feeling a li…

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Episode 113: Fatuous Nonsense, Part 3 24:01

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Jonathan finally locates the missing Simon, King of the Goblins–but the King has no interest in coming back to his throne. A new clue emerges from within an old clue, and Rolly has one more joke to play. The Gizzard has a new quest. Part 3 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode 113: Fatuous Nonsense, Part 2 24:31

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Episode 113: Fatuous Nonsense, Part 1 34:05

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Jonathan finally locates the missing Simon, King of the Goblins–but the King has no interest in coming back to his throne. A new clue emerges from within an old clue, and Rolly has one more joke to play. The Gizzard has a new quest. Part 1 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode #27- Folklorist Alan Lomax and his Southern Journey 1959-60 1:23:19

2+ y ago1:23:19

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Send us a text This episode examines the field recordings made by Alan Lomax during his 1959-60 visits to the American South collecting American vernacular music styles found in the region. Episode also includes a partial examination of the Lomax's recordings made for the Library of Congress including those of Leadbelly and Jelly Roll Morton. Suppo…

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Introduction to Medico-legal: Personal Injury 57:58

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In this special episode we are joined by David Green, a specialist employment and personal illness barrister from 12 King’s Bench Walk Chambers to discuss personal illness and occupational disease.Questions asked include:What is a barrister? Do they all wear wigs and shout “Objection!” all the time?How does a claim go from injury to court?What happ…

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Episode 112: The Impossible Lunch, Part 2 34:59

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Episode112: The Impossible Lunch, Part 1 35:07

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Rufus Snugg’s invents a machine that makes the impossible lunch possible. Jonathan tries to prevent a disaster in the Gray Kingdom, and mostly fails. Part 1 of 2.

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Re-emergence. a balcony in the south of France 🌴 // Ep 88 21:15

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In today’s episode, I’m taking you with me to a balcony in the South of France. Outside - at last!I’m sharing some ideas about wonder and describing leaving home for the first time since March 2020 to return to this old homeland of mine (featuring James Baldwin) and the inevitable interconnected experience of being a working class artist…There’s an…

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Episode 111: The Fool's Wisdom 29:43

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Episode 110: Very Small Undead Things 45:39

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Alternate-Devi travels backward through key events of her life, witnessing in reverse the fall of the Neighbor Kingdoms. A three-way conversation goes off the rails. Devi explains the plot to Cyrus, but the brogue is a bit much.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Self care for Survivors 🌿 // Ep 87 26:00

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I originally wrote part of this podcast for my blog in January 2019, which bubbled up following conversations in more ‘mainstream’ platforms about the abuse of minors. I hate this is ‘relevant’ again, cause for Survivors, it’s never been a trend. Last night, i attended a community twitterspace discussing recent (but decades old) conversations aroun…

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Episode #26- "Southbound Passenger Trains, Rye Whiskey and Blood Stained Banders" 1:10:41

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Send us a text Kick back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite records across a variety of down home styles. Just good records. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over at Apple podcasts as well as over at Spotify. Spotify has enabled a f…

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Episode 109: The Pilgrim 32:41

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How can we make "wellness" and "self care" less snooty? 🍵 // Ep 86 23:00

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in today’s episode, if you make it to the end, apologies in advance for the Celine Dion interlude! It’s- it’s all…it’s HAPPENING! It stayed in the edit! HERE WE ARE! Episode 86 and we’re letting it all hang out and it’s ok, we’re friends, right? Or maybe not, we’re just getting to know each other. Consensually. Always. Very important. Ok. this is o…

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Episode 108: Death, Metal, Part 3 19:50

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Jonathan steps into a simmering quarrel between Snuggs and snarfs, only to discover a new lead in the mystery of Simon's disappearance and Rolly's death. Part 3 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode 108: Death, Metal, Part 2 30:24

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Jonathan steps into a simmering quarrel between Snuggs and snarfs, only to discover a new lead in the mystery of Simon's disappearance and Rolly's death. Part 2 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode 108: Death, Metal, Part 1 32:03

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Jonathan steps into a simmering quarrel between Snuggs and snarfs, only to discover a new lead in the mystery of Simon's disappearance and Rolly's death. Part 1 of 3.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Fancy an artist date? 🎨 // Ep 85 15:50

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In today’s podcast episode…we’re going on an artist date!Well…kind of. I’m talking about this tool as a potential portal for your own wonder and delight. A way to ignite or restore your soul, perhaps charge your creative spirt, as well as nurture your yearnings and desires. We’re in the pleasurezone, baybeee! 💦 Sorry i can’t not say it that way, th…

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Episode #25 - "Groundhog Gravy, Bad Hearts and Drunkard’s Blues” 1:02:11

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite records across a variety of down home styles. Just good records. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over at Apple podcasts as well as over at Spotify. Spotify has enabled a fi…

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Burnout, neurodivergence + what's been going on lately 💜// Ep 84 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

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In this podcast i’m sharing some storytime moments on what’s been going on lately. Acknowledging the deep wisdom that can come from the darkest moments. Closing the ports and bringing things back to your centre.It’s really been a practice in trust, (unlearning) hyper independence and (unlearning) masking. also practicing not hiding and taking up sp…

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From the archives: Dealing with darker days 🌌 // Ep 83 32:22

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This episode is for those of you struggling with the darkness of the winter months, who might be low on energy, motivation, struggling to keep up, or just generally have a case of the winter blues. - For those of you who suspect its something more that the winter blues, I recommend you reach out for help to feel better. Head to your doctor, speak t…

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You can always begin again(+ again)🦋 // Ep 82 27:43

3+ y ago27:43

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Todays podcast episode is a rebroadcast of a rebroadcast called new year, new meh, which, at this moment, 31 December 2021, still, wildly resonates with me, and wonder if it might do the same for you. I hope this meets you where you are, and offers you encouragement, care and support. Whether or not you celebrate new year now, just wanted to share …

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Episode 107: Jonathan Miller, God of Murder, Part 2 29:45

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Jonathan struggles to find a way to keep Rufus Snugg from appropriating the goblin coal mines. Part 2 of 2.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode 107: Jonathan Miller, God of Murder, Part 1 41:04

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The sword at Jonathan Miller's throat is held by a friend, of sorts. Alice Miller needs rescuing, and The Gizzard proves an untrustworthy ally. Part 1 of 2.By Benjamin M. Birney

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Episode #24 - "Black Cat Bones, Slouchy Partners and Fat Boogies" 1:01:56

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Send us a text Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite records across a variety of down home styles. Just good records. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind leave a review Apple podcasts…it sure does help the show. Also, go take a visit to the show…

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Who lights the way for us? (90s storytime on: culture, race, identity + being yourself) 💫// Ep 81 40:39

3+ y ago40:39

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In today's podcast I’m taking you to the beach for some reflections 🌊✨Honouring bell hooks 🕯✨✨Honouring those who light the way for us and who help us remember who we are.✨I’m getting into a personal storytime, when is it not personal my friends, life is personal, everything is personal but also universal cause this is a conversation and a reminder…

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Holding hands with hope ☂ // Episode 80 21:34

3+ y ago21:34

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in today’s podcast i’m taking you out on a walk with me again, this time early morning nature wander in the park in gale force winds...why not eh? 🌳🍃✨⁣⁣…i’ll be honest with you, i’ve been going thru it these months….well, years, you know, but particularly these recent months have “challenged” me…and i know many of you out there have been going thro…

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Episode #23- Jerry Garcia. 1:09:42

3+ y ago1:09:42

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Send us a text Today’s episode is an examination and celebration of the musical roots of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. Garcia’s musical roots begin in the early 1960s with traditional American folk music. With styles ranging from bluegrass, old time country music, folk, blues and jug band music, Garcia was a well known performer in SanFrancisco…

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