Best Rob Bliss Podcasts (2025)

In this week's Gramophone Podcast, cellist Anastasia Kobekina talks about her new recording of one of the most revered series of works for her instrument - Bach's Solo Cello Suites. While the album isn't released by Sony Classical until next Friday (September 26), three movements are already available as singles, and in this side ranging conversati…

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Local Guy Can't Do A Podcast 43:25

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show is also on video at YouTube.com/@robguccishow. Thank you for your love and support. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Interest Free Patreon Preview with 0 APR 21:50

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If you've ever wondered what my Patreon episode is like, first of all that is insane why are you wondering that, second of all this is a snippet of this weeks episode that drops tomorrow (9/12). This show is now also on YouTube at YouTube.com/@robguccishow, going live again next Wednesday on video!! Support the show…

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Composer John Rutter: a birthday conversation 56:00

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One of the most-performed composers of our time, Sir John Rutter, celebrates his 80th birthday on September 24. To mark the occasion Harmonia Mundi has released an album of his choral music sung by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, directed by Graham Ross – ‘John Rutter: A Clare College Celebration’. And next week Decca releases an all-orchest…

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Urgent Care Low Key Pops Off 48:13

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Battling on this episode sorry for the inconvenience that the flu got me, you can watch these episodes on YouTube.com/@robguccishow now Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Sorry I Missed Your Call I Got Stabbed At Burning Man 1:17:12

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This episode is back on video at YouTube.com/@robguccishow. I can't believe it. Sorry that this video was more video oriented since I was interacting with the chat but I hope you enjoy anyway. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Rowan Pierce on recording Bach, Handel and Vivaldi | Gramophone Podcast 28:44

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Soprano Rowan Pierce joins Jonathan Whiting to reflect on the intimacy of making chamber-scale Baroque music without a conductor, the challenges of Bach’s expansive recitatives, and the almost operatic drama of Handel’s 'Tra le fiamme'. She also speaks about her long collaboration with Ashley Solomon, the ensemble’s director, and about finding new …

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Composer Jake Heggie on 25 years of writing operas 33:28

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Composer jake Heggie joins Hattie Butterworth to speak about the recording release of ‘Intelligence’, an opera premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2023 and out now on the LSO Live label. They also look back on 25 years since Heggie’s first opera ‘Dead Man Walking’ was premiered and ahead to a new production of the work at English National Opera in …

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Basement Chronicles (featuring my sister) 16:04

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A couple idiots sitting in the basement chopping it up. Quick podcast because the audio was ruined (twice). I will put out another episode this week, a full sode. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on recording new concertos by Gabriela Ortiz and Richard Blackford 23:58

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During the 2024-25 season, Alisa Weilerstein premiered three new cello concertos – Richard Blackford’s The Recovery of Paradise (which she has recorded for Pentatone with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Tomáš Netopil), Gabriela Ortiz’s Dzonot (recorded for Platoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel) and Thomas Larcher’s Retur…

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Connecting Flights? Nvm I'll Stay In Africa 36:49

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This podcast will be on video at youtube.com/@robguccishow starting next week barring any interference and barring they turn my water back on. Enjoy the show. New merch on homeby3.shop is out soon! Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Don't Listen To This Unless You're High As Hell 22:01

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The Dover Quartet on recording Woodland Songs | Gramophone Podcast 36:06

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Joel and Camden from the Dover Quartet meet Hattie Butterworth in Philadelphia to discuss their latest album, Woodland Songs, which places the music of Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Pura Fé alongside the Dvorak 'American' String Quartet in F Major. Though vastly different works in style, expression, and historical context, they share the common …

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Checking In 11:08

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This Is A Negativity Show 30:10

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one of the worst podcasts I've ever recorded. I'll be back this week. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Mandolinist Avi Avital on his new album 'Song of the Birds' | Gramophone Classical Music Podcast 31:03

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The mandolin player Avi Avital, with his ensemble Between Worlds, has just released a new DG album ‘Song of the Birds’ which crosses boundaries to explore the musics of three geographical regions – Iberia, southern Italy (Puglia) and the Black Sea – with vivid results. For this week’s Gramophone Podcast, James Jolly caught up Avi Avital while he wa…

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Uncontacted Tribes Informational Show 30:32

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Thank you for listening. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Chillin At Verizon Wit Da Boys 19:19

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Checking in with you on this beautiful Saturday in August. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Live from 2025 Three Choirs Festival 36:33

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Join Hattie at the 2025 Three Choirs Festival in Hereford as she speaks to performers, composers, clergy and audience members to discover what makes the festival such a place of pilgrimage 300 years since its foundation

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Local Chinese Restaurant Gets Pissed Off (Featuring my Sister) 58:18

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Shoutout Rob O'Reilly. Please do not take my sisters jokes seriously, she is a high functioning scholar that is as sarcastic as they come. She wants you to know that. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Cellist Guy Johnston on the Bliss Cello Concerto | Gramophone Classical Music Podcast 29:26

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Guy Johnston joins Hattie Butterworth to discuss his latest recording of the Arthur Bliss Cello Concerto with Andrew Manze and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. A technical mine field, the concerto was written for the great cellist Rostropovich and premiered with Benjamin Britten conducting at the 1970 Aldeburgh Festival. Guy also speaks …

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Yo Is It Chill If I Marry Your Daughter? 30:33

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Don't listen to this episode unless you are dangerously high Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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2025 BBC Proms: Our Top Picks | Gramophone Classical Music Podcast 27:35

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As the 2025 BBC Proms season gets underway, Martin Cullingford is joined by Tim Parry and Hattie Butterworth select their top picks. From Rachmaninov with Yunchan Lim and the UK premiere of Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s Cello Concerto to a late-night tribute to Arvo Pärt and a rare performance of Delius’s A Mass of Life, the team reflects on the Proms’s c…

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Live From Las Vegas: Smokin, Tokin, & Jokin (featuring my brother in background) 41:22

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thank you for listening. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Julian Bream: an archive interview from 2013 with the great guitarist 19:23

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We're today continuing the theme set by last week's edition, in which we marked the 500th episode of the Gramophone Classical Music podcast by looking back over some of our most memorable interviews and episodes. The interview Editor Martin Cullingford chose to reflect on was a conversation he had with the guitarist Julian Bream all the way back in…

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Golf Is A Contact Sport 36:39

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Please enjoy the show. Thank you Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Music and conversation: 500 episodes of the Gramophone Podcast 38:20

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Earlier this year the Gramophone Podcast passed 1 million downloads. Now we’ve reached another milestone: our 500th episode. Launched before podcasting’s current popularity, the series steadily built a following, which grew substantially once we adopted a weekly schedule and set formats. Those formats include: interviews with major artists on new a…

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Eavesdropping Is A Sport 29:23

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Enjoy the show please. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Healthy Networking || Episode 95 19:14

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In this episode, "We're talking about Networking Triage"👉Networking is Preventative Care — Not Emergency Rescure👉Isolation is the Enemy — Community is the Cure👉Consistency Builds Trust — Not Last-Minute Panic🎧 Tune in to get grounded, feel refreshed, and walk in ready.Resources:Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, j…

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Turn That Frown Upside Down: How to Stay Professional in Any Room || Episode 94 17:51

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We all have bad days — but when you're heading into a networking event, a team meeting, or a professional gathering, your energy matters.In this episode, Rob & Sheryl talk about the power of intentional resets, why emotional transparency can sometimes go too far, and how to protect your reputation and relationships by showing up fresh, focused, and…

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Touch or No Touch? How to Handle Hugs, Handshakes & Awkward Greetings | Episode 93 15:15

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Is it okay to hug at a networking event? Should you go for the handshake, the fist bump, or just wave? In this episode of Network Today, Rob and Sheryl talk about all the do’s and don’ts of physical contact in professional settings.They share personal stories, past experiences, and helpful tips on how to navigate greetings—especially in today’s pos…

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Are You Overdoing Networking? STOP Making This Mistake! | Episode 92 12:43

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Networking is like working out—if you overdo it, you burn out fast! Too many people dive in headfirst, attending event after event, only to fizzle out in frustration. Sound familiar? We’ve been there too!In this episode, we break down the 5 biggest signs you’re over-networking and how to fix it. From spreading yourself too thin and losing purpose t…

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Networking Vs Money Making || Episode 91 15:37

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Are you making this huge networking mistake? Too many people think networking = making money, and it’s actually hurting their success! In this episode, we break down the difference, show you how to protect your money-making hours, and share game-changing scheduling tips like time-blocking and color-coding.If networking has ever felt overwhelming or…

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How to Be a Networking Influencer (Even Without a Big Following!) 16:31

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Do you want to grow your influence without needing a massive audience? Good news—you don’t need to be a rock star to become a networking influencer! 🎉In this video, we reveal:✔ 3 proven ways to build influence in your network✔ How to create and share valuable content people love✔ Tips to build real communities and boost engagementWhether you’re a p…

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Orchestra of the Year 2025: exploring this year's nominees 33:19

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Gramophone's Editor Martin Cullingford speaks to James Jolly about the 2025 Orchestra of the Year nominated orchestras, discussing the impact each of them has made to recordings and the wider musical landscape To vote for Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year 2025, head to gramophone.co.uk/vote25

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A Show About A Show 21:23

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Enjoy the episode. Thank you for the love. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Conductor John Andrews on recording The Seal Woman 42:10

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Conductor John Andrews joins Hattie Butterworth to speak about the debut recording of Sir Granville Bantock and Marjory Kennedy-Fraser’s folk opera, The Seal Woman. They explore the folk song collecting of Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, as well as Andrews’s commitment to uncovering lesser-known repertoire

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Sorry For Smoking During Jury Duty 50:13

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Emergency update episode. Thank you for listening. I love you. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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We Can Only Be Hot For So Long 30:14

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Enjoy your life while you still get to be hot. We get like 15 summers on average to be hot, even ugly people too. Use it wisely. Have fun. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Mezzo Kitty Whately on unknown French song 28:52

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Kitty Whately joins Hattie Butterworth to discuss her new album on Chandos with pianist Edwige Herchenroder titled Horizons: French Melodies. They also explore the historic erasure of women composers, as well as Kitty's ongoing advocacy and research

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An Update from Pete, Rob & Matt 2:11

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If you're interested in our personal projects: Peter Daly-Dickson "The Wealthy Artist": https://thewealthyartist.com/patreon Rob Drummond "Wise Echoes": https://WiseEchoes.com Matthew Bliss "RE:Thinking Podcasting": https://rethinkingpodcasting.captivate.fm/listen Thanks for listening to Help Before You Sell! If you'd like to find out more about ho…

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Chicago Summers Go Hard 22:47

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Enjoy the show. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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20 Years of VOCES8 with co-founders Paul & Barnaby Smith and soprano Andrea Haines 39:56

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The vocal ensemble VOCES8 are marking their 20th anniversay with a new release – out today – celebrating the full breadth of their creativity, and an exciting season of concerts. Editor Martin Cullingford sat down with three of the key figures behind this most innovative of ensembles – the co-founders Barnaby Smith, Artistic Director, and Paul Smit…

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Why Did I Wake Up In a Bed With My Buddies Dad 30:50

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Here's a little taste of what the Friday Patreon episodes are like. This weeks topic was your most awkward moment ever. You dictate what I talk about on the show and then I talk about it. For more, subscribe at Patreon.com/robguccishow Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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How To Interview Like a Pro! (feat. Royce Blake) 1:10:30

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What if your next great podcast episode could cut through the noise AND show your authentic self? In this episode, Peter Daly-Dickson, Rob Drummond, and Matthew Bliss sit down with Royce Blake, a seasoned radio broadcaster turned copywriter and marketing strategist. With decades behind the mic and hundreds of interviews under his belt, Royce shares…

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You're Under Arrest for Recording While Driving 40:20

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I'm on a drive talking to myself like an absolute maniac. That's showbiz I guess. Support the showBy Rob Gucci

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Conductor Andris Nelsons on the influence of Shostakovich 36:25

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This week’s Gramophone podcast is a special focus on one of the most significant of 20th century composers, Dimitri Shostakovich, the 50th anniversary of whose death we mark this year. As our guide to his music we’re privileged to have conductor Andris Nelsons, who, together with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has just reached the end of a journey …

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Ethical Marketing, Conversations, and Research (feat. Katie Spreadbury) 48:25

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What if the reason your content isn’t landing is because you’re solving the wrong problem—or talking about it in the wrong way? In this episode, Pete, Rob and Matthew are joined by ethical marketing strategist Katie Spreadbury, who brings her background in psychology and market research to the world of online business. Katie helps coaches, consulta…

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I Tried To Fight a Light Post When I Was Drunk (featuring my brother) 35:17

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My brother and I are in an undisclosed basement talking about the effects of alcohol, the food pyramid, the Cold War, Ai Robots, salad dirt being dirty, and MORE. This episode is brought to you by Patreon.com/robguccishow Support the showBy Rob Gucci