Best Sound Insight Productions Podcasts (2026)

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#227: Your 2025 Music Wins: The Community Highlights Episode 12:28

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17h ago12:28

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Year-end victory laps are more fun when they belong to all of us. We gathered standout wins from the Inside the Mix community and stitched them into a guided tour of what real progress looks like in music: narrative albums released one single at a time, a premiere on a tastemaking YouTube channel, the first vinyl in decades, live shows rebooted, an…

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Afonso Pimentel: how a Portuguese actor closed a 30-year circle in the Atlantic 57:10

6d ago57:10

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Actor Afonso Pimentel, one of the most recognizable faces from Netflix’s “Turn of the Tide”, carries with him a story that reveals how a single moment of hesitation can alter the course of a career. Early on, when a casting director from Los Angeles reached out requesting his reel, Pimentel didn’t have one prepared. He asked for two weeks to assemb…

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A peek behind the curtain: 2025 clips episode 35:04

7d ago35:04

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In this episode, I share clips from my conversations with Liz Argall, Dennis Dawson, Sarah Walker, Ryan Macklin, Nick Graziade, Janine Chan, and Kate Pond. The clips include outtakes, sound check moments, and segments we cut for time from our 2025 interviews. This episode is different from our usual format. Instead of a single guest interview, I'm …

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#226: How AI Is Changing Voices, Studios, And The Value Of Human Performance (Face Your Ears Podcast) 33:18

9d ago33:18

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A single take can now become a gospel run, a country croon, or even a convincing female lead, and it happens in seconds. Justin and Rich of the Face Your Ears podcast unpack how AI jumped from pitch correction to “auto-sing,” the cost breakthroughs behind engines like DeepSeek, and what tools such as ACE Studio mean when 80-plus virtual singers sit…

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Piper Perabo on acting, activism, and a little bit of Portugal 1:02:17

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Actor Piper Perabo’s path to the screen began with a landline phone call: producer Jane Rosenthal contacted the young performer at home with the words every new actor hopes to hear: “You got the part”. Just six months after graduating from college, Perabo found herself on set with Robert De Niro, an early break that set the pace for a varied and st…

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#225: Why Getting It Right At The Source Makes Mixing Easy with Will Purton (Master Your Mix Podcast) 1:17:38

16d ago1:17:38

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If your mixes keep fighting you, the problem likely started before the DAW ever opened. In this podcast takeover, Mike Indovina (Master Your Mix) digs into a source‑first mindset with London engineer and mixer Will Purton (RAK Studios), unpacking the practical decisions that make recording faster, mixing smoother, and translation far more reliable.…

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Paula Lobo Antunes: The New York–born actress who became a Portuguese icon 1:02:09

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Paula Lobo Antunes’s recent role in the film “A Teacher’s Gift” is as memorable as the path that brought her here. Whether playing the villain in Flor do Mal or a leading protagonist in Mar de Paixão, Paula knows she made the right decision the day she quietly applied to drama school while still studying medicine. She opens up about her career, her…

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Kate sounds off on 2025 23:38

21d ago23:38

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In this solo episode, I share my latest content update progress. I also reflect on all of 2025 hosting this podcast, offering lessons learned about tech writing and myself alongside gratitude to this year’s awesome guests and listeners like you. — I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigatio…

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Paul Dale Roberts - The Esoteric Detective 1:23:30

15d ago1:23:30

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This is the final episode going out as audio podcast. Thank you all for listening and supporting the channel. BUT we will still be going strong only on YOUTUBE..... So please come and find us at AANDY BOOTH - ALIEN8UK... Paul Dale Roberts Esoteric Detective – Halo Paranormal Investigations (HPI) Email: [email protected] Sacramento Paranormal Ha…

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#196 - Live at Ableton's Headquarters w/ Managing Directors & Producer Q&A's 1:14:19

17d ago1:14:19

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In this two-part episode recorded at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters, Dan Giffin sits down with Tony McCall and Alberto Chapa to explore the company’s direction, leadership, and vision for the future. In the second half, a panel of producers—Chuck Sutton, Au5, Underbelly, and Louis Futon—answer rapid-fire questions from a live audience. Topics include …

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#224: Why Imperfect Recordings Feel More Alive | Abby Griffin on Creative Truth (Recording Studio Rockstars) 2:14:35

23d ago2:14:35

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What if the best mix isn’t the cleanest, but the truest? In this podcast takeover, Lij Shaw (Recording Studio Rockstars) dives into a standout conversation with engineer, songwriter, and producer-in-the-making Abby Griffin to explore how “being the weird girl” can be a creative superpower, and why the moments you capture now may matter more than pe…

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Ep.148 The UFO Files #2 - The Cyprus Event 49:25

17d ago49:25

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We talk with Martyn about The Cyprus EventBy Andy DeCodes

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Ep.147 The UFO Files #1 32:18

17d ago32:18

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Our first stream of a new feature on Alien8UKBy Andy DeCodes

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Ep.146 #2 Paranormal Pizza - December 2025 2:08:21

20d ago2:08:21

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🍕 PARANORMAL PIZZA — ALIEN8UK 🍕 This Friday the oven opens and the universe cracks with it. Seven or Eight guests—Heidi Popp, Toni Banyard, Brianna Noonan, Andy Hardy, Tim Smith, Michael Kopf and Mike Millward—each take a numbered topping from the cosmic menu. Think manifestations in the dark, lights in the sky, creatures that shouldn’t exist, mind…

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Portuguese holidays, family, and food with David Rodrigues 53:25

27d ago53:25

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David Rodrigues is the man behind @howtocookstuff, a very entertaining collection of videos and reels about authentic Portuguese food (and slang). Born in the US, his parents immigrated from Lisboa and, as he recalls in this conversation with Tony Gonçalves, his mother’s food was always simmering in the kitchen, filling it with those typical Portug…

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Ep.145 David Young - Paranormal Investigator 1:41:35

22d ago1:41:35

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David Young is a veteran paranormal investigator whose calm presence and methodical approach have made him a trusted voice in the field. With decades of experience exploring haunted locations across the UK, David is known for blending old-school investigation instincts with modern equipment, digital recording, and field-based research. Unlike thril…

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#223: How A New York Intern Became A Grammy-Winning Mastering Engineer with Dan Millice (Sound Discussion Podcast) 1:34:18

30d ago1:34:18

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What does it really take to go from invisible intern to trusted, Grammy-winning mastering engineer? The Sound Discussion Podcast sit down with Dan Millice to unpack the habits, choices, and honest work that shaped his journey, from cleaning bathrooms and taking cheques to the bank at MasterDisc, to building a client list one late-night venue at a t…

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Ep.144 Andy Hardy - A Childhood Encounter Was Where It Began 1:53:47

27d ago1:53:47

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A childhood encounter with something not of this world changed me forever. It set me on a path into the paranormal long before I even understood what I was dealing with. At 19, I joined the military and was stationed on Dartmoor — a place already drenched in legends. That’s where the sightings began. Cryptid-like shapes moving across the landscape,…

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Ticha Penicheiro: Lady Magic and the craft of a legendary point guard 44:02

1M ago44:02

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Ticha Penicheiro changed the game. A true pioneer in women’s basketball, she played in the WNBA from 1998 to 2012, became a four-time All-Star, and earned her place as one of the greatest point guards of all time. In this conversation with Tony Gonçalves, she goes back to where it all started: a little girl with big dreams in a small country. Ticha…

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Self-documentation for career growth with Kate Pond 51:04

1M ago51:04

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In this episode, I talk with Kate Pond, a software engineer and former park ranger who turned self-documentation into a career superpower. We discuss her practical system of using Google Forms to track daily work and accomplishments, how this helps with performance reviews and job interviews, and why documenting your own work is essential for profe…

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Ep.143 Maxim Furek - Voice Of The Unexplained 1:14:28

29d ago1:14:28

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Maxim Furek is a true renaissance voice in the realm of the unexplained. His journey weaves together psychology, addiction studies, music journalism, and paranormal research, giving his work a unique depth rarely seen in the field. Armed with a master’s degree in communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Aquinas …

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#195 - Ableton Live 12.3 Updates - Quick Overview 8:12

1M ago8:12

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We dive into everything new in the Ableton Live 12.3 update. From built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration to Push 3’s expressive XYZ layout, this update is packed with workflow upgrades and creative tools for sampling, sound design, and live performance. If you use Live for production or DJing, this breakdown is for you. Grab exclusive…

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#222: From Vocal Prep to Mastering — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 2) 16:02

1M ago16:02

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What if the fastest way to a better mix is caring more about the human, the song, and the signal path than the plugin chain? We pulled seven moments from our 2025 conversations that changed how we write, record, mix, and master, and stitched them into one practical, heart-first guide you can use on your next session. We start where great records be…

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Ep.142 Greg Thomlinson | Pursuit of the Paranormal & BOO 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

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🔍 Greg Thomlinson | Pursuit of the Paranormal & BOO This Friday, ALIEN8UK welcomes Greg Tomlinson, co-host of the acclaimed podcast Pursuit of the Paranormal — a show dedicated to diving deep into UFO encounters, high-strangeness events, government secrecy, and the mysteries that sit just out of reach of conventional explanation. Greg is known for …

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Griffin Dunne on finding your voice and rediscovering yourself at any age 55:05

1M ago55:05

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Griffin Dunne has an acclaimed career with classics like “An American Werewolf in London” or “After Hours”, but the New York actor had a rough spot in his 60s and went back to class. Listen to a fascinating tale of loss, rejoice and renewal Griffin Dunne’s personal life is as vertiginous as his prolific film and television career. The tragic death …

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Ep.141 The Pentagram Panel – Four Voices of the Void 1:38:12

1M ago1:38:12

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🕯️ The Pentagram Panel – Four Voices of the Void When the veil thins and the shadows gather, five distinct minds converge to form the Pentagram Panel. A circle of investigators and truth-seekers uniting to confront the darkness head-on. Andy, Nicole, Michele, Dayvid and Abbie bring a powerful blend of experience, intuition, and raw curiosity as the…

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#194 - Louis Futon: Collaborative Process, Production Tools & Live Shows 1:05:07

1M ago1:05:07

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In this episode, Louis Futon dives deep into his journey from college dropout to rising producer and performer. He shares how his sound evolved, collaboration experiences producing for artists like Cherub and Armani White, favorite production tools, and much more. Louis Futon (Tyler Minford) is a Philadelphia-born, LA-based producer known for seaml…

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#221: Finish Songs Faster, Mix Smarter — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 1) 16:22

1M ago16:22

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Ready to trade plugin FOMO and meter anxiety for moves that actually make your tracks better? Marc pulls seven stand-out moments from a huge year of conversations with producers, engineers and artists to help you finish faster, mix with confidence and stay creatively sharp. We kick off with a surprising angle on depth: shaping contrast with bit dep…

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Ep.140 Friday LIVE Stream 1:54:04

1M ago1:54:04

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Join Andy & Nicole as they talk all things Paranormal & Supernatural with a panel of guests. Michael Hulse, Heidi Popp & Bigfoot Dwarf.By Andy DeCodes

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Special episode live at Tribeca Lisboa with Joana Vasconcelos: Portugal’s national treasure 43:08

1M ago43:08

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Joana Vasconcelos is Portugal’s most celebrated (and bigger artist), her works have been shown at Versailles, Guggenheim, Hong Kong or featured at Dior. Listen to this conversation recorded live at Tribeca Lisboa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tony Gonçalves

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Kate sounds off on small things and repairs 20:18

2M ago20:18

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In this solo episode, I talk about my latest content update progress. I also reflect on Dennis Dawson’s interview (S3:E22), the ways I'm already using Dennis's tips, and the power of doing small things or repairs to affect larger change. — I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI…

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Ep.139 Questioning The Paranormal - Round Table 1:37:21

1M ago1:37:21

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Join the team when they’ll be asking….. ‘WHAT IS THE PARANORMAL’??? With Albert S.Rosales, Abbie Dent & Liam HolmesBy Andy DeCodes

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#220: The One Thing We’ll Do Differently in 2026 (and Why It Matters) 39:04

2M ago39:04

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Stop counting playlist streams and start building momentum where it matters. Marc Matthews and Tim Benson unpack a year of wins and lessons that took monthly listeners from modest to meaningful, and the theme is simple. When you optimise for saves, repeats and fast post-release engagement, Spotify’s algorithm does the heavy lifting. That means Radi…

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Ep.138 #1 Paranormal Pizza November 2025 2:15:50

2M ago2:15:50

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🍕👻 PARANORMAL PIZZA | ALIENATE UK 👻🍕 Get ready for a night where the strange is served hot and fresh — it’s Paranormal Pizza, brought to you by ALIENATE UK, where we slice up the mysteries of the unknown and serve them with a side of curiosity and chaos! Hosted by Andy DeCodes & Nicole Chivattoni, this special edition brings together a legendary mi…

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André de Freitas: A comedian’s journey from surfing to stand-up 53:25

2M ago53:25

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Tony Gonçalves thought he was going to interview a funny guy. Instead, the mic was turned on him when Andre de Freitas flipped the script and asked him a few questions. As one of the most recognized Portuguese comedians, André de Freitas has not only a powerful social media presence, but also a very international career. He is a man with a mission,…

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Ep.137 Gaz Brown - Host Of The Paraverse Show 1:43:19

2M ago1:43:19

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After growing up with an avid interest in all things Science and Astronomy, an event quickly emersed Gary into the world of the Paranormal. After years of study and hundreds of investigations in some of Britains purportedly most haunted locations, he still strives to find a link between the two subjects. From Ghosts to UFO,s, Gary tries to approach…

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#219: How Wave Observer Reveals What Softube Saturation Knob Really Does 8:08

2M ago8:08

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Ever twist a saturation knob and wonder if you’re hearing compression, distortion, or something in between? In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews puts that question to the test with a clean, scientific setup, a 440 Hz sine wave, the Softube Saturation Knob, and Wave Observer, a free oscilloscope plugin by Press Play. By placing Wave Obse…

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Ep.136 Halloween Special 2025 - Paranormal Pizza Panel 1:45:00

2M ago1:45:00

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🎃🍕👻 ALIEN8UK PARANORMAL PIZZA PANEL – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 👻🍕🎃 This Halloween, join us for a night of paranormal chills, spooky stories, and eerie encounters as the Alien8UK Paranormal Pizza Panel goes all-out for a Halloween Special! 🎃🍕Steven Bird: Steven A Bird, Author, Medium for spirit in platform readings, Soul Rescue, Soul Release. Featured on T…

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Chazz Palminteri's “A Bronx Tale”: the one-man show’s new chapter in Lisbon 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Chazz Palminteri is a tour de force — an actor, writer, and producer best known for “A Bronx Tale”, the powerful one-man show where he plays every role. For the first time ever, Chazz is bringing this legendary performance to Lisbon, just as it was originally staged in New York. In this episode, Chazz Palminteri reflects on his journey from the Bro…

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Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson 52:48

2M ago52:48

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In this episode, I talk with Dennis Dawson, a technical writer with 40 years of experience who creates the sketchnotes for Write the Docs talks. We talk about how humor and visual elements can make documentation more engaging and memorable, the science behind why graphics help information stick in long-term memory, practical tools and techniques fo…

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Ep.135 Andy, Nicole, Nicname & Frankie - What's Happening??? 1:47:32

2M ago1:47:32

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Join us to find out 'What's Happening' on today's livestream. With Andy, Nicole and a couple of surprise guests - Nicame & Frankie AdaoBy Andy DeCodes

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#218: What Would A Better Music Production Podcast Look Like To You? 4:49

2M ago4:49

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Tired of guessing what kind of podcast content actually helps you make better music and grow as a producer or artist? In this special listener-driven episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews flips the script — and puts you in charge of shaping the show’s next chapter. Marc is designing the 2026 Inside The Mix editorial calendar, and your feedb…

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Ham Radio Audio — How to Improve Your Station Sound 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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This week, we’re talking about audio in the ham shack — how to get the best sound from your station, and why it matters. Whether you’re new, newer, or returning to the hobby, this is your chance to ask questions and learn from operators who’ve been there. Join Emmy Award-winning producer Christian, K0STH, and 100 Watts and a Wire Chief Engineer — a…

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Ep.134 Miles Ellis - Pt.2 2:09:36

2M ago2:09:36

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👤 Miles Ellis — Paranormal Investigator 👽 Uncovering the secrets of Rendlesham Forest… one chilling encounter at a time. Miles Ellis is a fearless explorer of the unknown, best known for his deep investigations into Rendlesham Forest, the UK’s legendary UFO hotspot. For years, he has chased down mysterious lights, shadowy figures, and unexplainable…

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Patrícia Vasconcelos: She cast “Love Actually” and built a bridge for Portugal’s talent 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Patrícia Vasconcelos is a renowned casting director and founder of Passaporte, a platform to help promote Portuguese actors abroad. She shares her fascinating journey that spans countries like Yugoslavia or Zaire and explains why the typical hustle that is characteristic of Portuguese people is the key to success. Patricia Explains how her hustle a…

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Ep.133 Flip Searles - Dead Is Not The End 1:37:22

2M ago1:37:22

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Flip Searles has been investigating the paranormal for several years, and has worked alongside the top names in the field. His main area of focus is Instrumental Trans-Communication. He was a co-founder of the Generic Black Shirt Group, which was chronicled on the television show “Paranormal AfterParty”. He also runs an ITC Service called Dead Is N…

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#193 – Au5: Sound Design, Creative Flow, Production Tips & Tools 1:48:03

2M ago1:48:03

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In this episode, Au5 dives deep into the intersection of sound design, creativity, and production workflow—sharing his philosophy of music as a transformative art that bridges science and spirit. He breaks down his process behind the new Emberwake EP, discusses the evolution of his vocal work, and offers production tips for breaking out of loop hel…

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#217: How to Use Reference Tracks to Finish Songs FASTER 15:51

2M ago15:51

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Staring at a blank DAW is exhausting; staring at a mapped-out arrangement from a reference track is energising. Marc walks through a clear, repeatable reference track arrangement blueprint workflow that turns a single reference track into a full song structure, so you can stop looping and start finishing. From matching tempo and key to placing eigh…

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Ep.132 Miles Ellis - The Local Of Rendlesham Forest - Pt.1 2:11:57

2M ago2:11:57

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👤 Miles Ellis — Paranormal Investigator 👽 Uncovering the secrets of Rendlesham Forest… one chilling encounter at a time. Miles Ellis is a fearless explorer of the unknown, best known for his deep investigations into Rendlesham Forest, the UK’s legendary UFO hotspot. For years, he has chased down mysterious lights, shadowy figures, and unexplainable…

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From island dreams to Netflix stardom: The rise of Augusto Fraga and “Turn of the Tide” 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Augusto Fraga was born in the Azores but he always dreamed far beyond his island. His smash hit series “Turn of the Tide” turned him (and his island of S. Miguel) into global superstars. Now on its second season, the series is one of Netflix’s top hits and it shows that Portugal can complete on a global stage. The director and screenwriter, who con…