Trampoline Hall is a barroom lecture series that has been delighting audiences every month in Toronto for fifteen years, where it has sold out every show. Praised by The New Yorker for “celebrating eccentricity and do-it-yourself inventiveness,” it asks lecturers to take a vulnerable, theatrical risk and speak on a subject they’re not professionally expert in. Subjects range from absurd and arcane obsessions to heartbreakingly personal stories. Quick-witted host Misha Glouberman conducts a Q ...
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Trampoline Hall Podcasts
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You don't have to be a little immature to listen, but it helps. Host Matthew Murchison talks with other musicians about hard-hitting topics like “Did you ever try to see if you had superpowers as a kid?” "Binge watch or binge eat?" and "Build your perfect musician." Want some insight? You’ll get some of that too, along with “On This Day in Music History,” “Rorschach Test,” and more!
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Natasha Paremski: "Detained in a Moscow Airport"
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1:06:47Renowned piano soloist Natasha Paremski joins the show! We talk about her move to the US as a kid, the concert that made her decide she had to get back to the piano, tarot cards, bullying, flying blind, and more! Plus, as always, On This Day in Music History, Rorschach Test, and other absurdities! Check out www.natashaparemski.com…
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Dave Zerkel: "Licked to Death by a Dozen Puppies"
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1:19:52Dave Zerkel, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Michigan joins the show! Topics: Army Field Band, dealing with mistakes, his role as teacher, the song that's always stuck in his head, the most fun he's had on stage, scotch to bourbon, Evel Knievel, and much more! Plus: On This Day in Music History and Rorschach Test. Check it out!…
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Lindsay Kesselman: "A bunch of bungee-jumping hamsters"
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1:16:34Soprano Lindsay Kesselman joins the show! Hailed by Fanfare Magazine as an “artist of growing reputation for her artistry and intelligence...with a voice of goddess-like splendor” Lindsay Kesselman is a GRAMMY-nominated soprano who passionately advocates for contemporary music. We talk extreme audience reactions, manifesting what you want, and yes,…
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Annelle Gregory: "Iron Maiden, Schmaltz, and Trampolines"
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1:05:57Violinist and violist Annelle Kazumi Gregory joins the show! She is a winner of the Sphinx Competition and a Laureate of the Stradivarius International Violin Competition. As a soloist she has performed all around the world. We talk about her love of Russian music/food and 80's rock. We also discuss performance preparation and presentation, play "P…
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Ashley Hall: "Ric Flair, Authenticity, and Haunted Houses"
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1:08:22Trumpeter and Career Coach Ashley Hall joins the show! If the title doesn't peak your interest then we may just not understand each other. I discover Ashley's childhood love of professional wrestling, her experiences with paranormal events and wild animals, and she talks about authenticity and playing for someone you love. Plus, as always: On This …
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I talk with assistant principal timpanist and section percussion with the National Symphony Orchestra, Scott Christian. We talk about living with my wife, his best and worst jobs and concerts, and winning the National Symphony audition. Plus Rorschach Test, Scratch N' Sniff, and much more!By with Matthew Murchison
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Lance LaDuke: "A hard, slightly disgusting job."
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1:19:15Euphonium, trombone, ukulele-ing, singing, writing, podcaster Lance LaDuke joins the show! We cover Lance's completionist tendencies, his varied career that's taken him all over the world, what made him decide to practice harder, and how he had a surprise visit by Tommy Shaw from "Styx." Plus, "On This Day in Music History," "Rorschach Test," and m…
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Lawrence Loh: "The water is so hot and I was so delicate."
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55:48Conductor Larry Loh joins me as we talk about Schnoodles, his best and worst conducting experiences, and his ability to judge whether he was given the correct coffee order by the weight of the cup. Larry gives great advice on preparation and conducting pitfalls as well! Lawrence Loh is the music director of Symphoria in Syracuse, NY. He has conduct…
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Salome Scheidegger: "Ham, Mass Effect, and Electronica."
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1:05:24Salome is the pink-haired Swiss pianist and arranger based in Osaka, Japan, who performs and records classical, video game and anime music. We talk about her new EP of music from the Mass Effect game trilogy, classical vs. rock/video game performances, and I try to convince her to let me name her baby. Plus: Rorschach Test, On This Day in Music His…
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Rick Dejonge: "All I wanna do is do a zoom zoom zoom..."
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1:09:34Composer/conductor Rick Dejonge joins the show! He talks about working with Willie Nelson, how he got into film scoring, and reveals his unexpected nickname and how it relates to his basketball scholarship.By with Matthew Murchison
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Hakeem Bilal: "Look me in the eyes please."
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1:04:30Bass trombonist extraordinaire, MC, and raconteur Hakeem Bilal joins the show! We'll hear how he's a human Google Maps as well as his variety of playing experiences from Carnegie Hall to the Indianapolis 500. Plus, you'll definitely want to hear Hakeem build his fantasy chamber music super-group (hint: it's a Quincy project)…
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Jennifer Gunn: "I'll cancel your salmon bouquet."
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1:01:51Jenn Gunn, piccolo-er with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra joins the show! How instrumental was Matt's wedding in Jenn winning her audition? Hear about her often-requested duet with tubist Gene Pokorny, why she has to watch British period dramas in secret, and why she'd rather work with Bartok over Zayn Malik. Plus, Rorschach Test and a new game: Sc…
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Andrew Hitz: "I'm going to get in trouble!"
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1:04:35Tubist, podcaster, entrepreneur, and Phish phanatic Andrew Hitz joins host Matthew Murchison. Idiocy ensues, plus a surprise discussion about the more important book: Hitz's "Band Director's Guide to the Tuba," or Solzhenitsyn's "Gulag Archipelago."By Andrew Hitz
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Nenad Jovanovic - Flea Circuses, Both Real and Fraudulent
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38:29Nenad lectures on the life and death of the flea circus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vida Beyer - Horror for Children and the Era of Don Bluth Aesthetics
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45:13Vida lectures on kid's cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chase Joynt lectures on the meaning and significance of having a penis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adil discusses the art of sleeping at work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stephen lectures on searching for his true self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Suzanna Carte lectures on the veracity of pro wrestling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sam Cotter - Urban Strategies for Howling Into the Void
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Anupa discusses her struggles with yoga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amande Happe lectures on improv vs prep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Derek explains the gayness of practical jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Souvankham Thammavongsa - A Small Problem
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23:20Souvankham lectures on being small Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Onyeka Igwe reflects on Doris Lessing's best-known novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prathna talks about the significance of lemons and angel numbers . . . . . . . . . . ____ This podcast is hosted by acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anne Fitzpatrick talks about her love for a classic arcade game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lauren Barnes lectures on the remarkable life of the hummingbird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shannon Gerard explains why she terrified of whales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sunjay lectures on the personal significance of an iconic Canadian TV show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cian Cruise shares the struggle of having a cool father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Andi Larocca shares her love of chips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jessica Edwards connects the dots between man, bargain and animal hunting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mina James on the complexity of cooking her mother's chana masala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marc Bendavid slices into his favourite food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Laura Fisher dishes on her secret love of pork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ken Babstock explains why sardines are delicious, nutritious, and headless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zac Schwartz explains what he learned at Sprinkle Lawn-care and Sprinkling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marjie Francis takes us inside the world of safe injection sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Walter Scott - Some Alternative Healing Practices I Have Tried, and Their Effectiveness
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24:23Walter Scott lectures on why he is both hopeful and critical about alternative healing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Darrel Gamotin lectures on the fine art of caring for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rollie Pemberton aka Cadence Weapon - Soul Food
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Samantha Viarruel - Empaths, Narcissists, Rupaul's Drag Race, and Emotional Porn
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35:20Samantha Viarruel explains the joys and pains of an empath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aley Waterman looks at the relationship between knowing and loving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maija Martin takes us inside the peculiar world of classifieds in Cornerbrook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nobu Adilman takes us inside the world of the panda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kate McGee - Converting to Judaism (CORRECTED)
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35:46Kate McGee explains why she decided to become a Jew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celeste explains how a haunting led to a profound change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy C. Lam takes a serious look at what we value in the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Max Mohenu talks about his love of Sade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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