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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants.
Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders. -
Kids ask the coolest questions! And on The Conversation’s Curious Kids, we get the brainiest people we can to answer them!
Every week, a curious kid joins host Eloise to ask the world’s top researchers their burning question – whether it’s about space, dinosaurs, trees or even why their dog is just sooooo cute.
A podcast from The Conversation, the independent website that brings you news straight from scientists and scholars, in partnership with Fun Kids.
Email your questions to [email protected] or record it on your phone and send it to us directly https://funkidslive.com/curious
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Join Anthony and Nicole, your friendly neighborhood Disney enthusiasts, on a magical journey through the world of Disney! From the latest news and updates, invaluable tips and tricks for making the most of your Disney adventures, this podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Disney. But that's not all! Get ready for captivating interviews with fellow content creators, diving deep into their unique experiences and perspectives within the Disney community.
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Conversations and interviews motivating and guiding you on your journey or pursuing creative projects outside of your day job. These tips will teach you strategy, balance and encouragement. Whether you're looking to work yourself out of a job or looking to continue doing both well, this series is weekly ear porn for reflection, evaluation and refocusing. Our passions don't have to die with our day jobs
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Hi! I’m Nolan. I talk about LEGO every other week. I do mostly set and minifig reviews, random LEGO news, and favorite set lists. You might have come here from my YouTube channel, Fox Brickr Studios. If you didn’t, please check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoxBrickrStudios
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the world and continues to inspire sailors young and old.
Shelley Jory-Leigh is one of the fastest women on water, holding many powerboating titles and is a champion for women in her sport.
Their passion for maritime activities, leisure and sport is unrivalled. Together with producer Neil Sackley, they use this podcast to talk to those who love life on the water. From sailing to powerboating, cruise ships, canoeing, windsurfing and more, this podcast has something for you. -
The stubz cast-the Content Creator Hub podcast where i talk to other content creators, developers and figures within the games industry about their journey into the games industry and content creation.Sharing tips and tricks.
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Exploring the intersections between culture and activism, THIIIRD Waves spotlights guests whose expertise and lived experience provide insights on topical issues through the lens of representation, access and privilege. The show is hosted by the women of THIIIRD magazine - producer Daniela Hornskov Sun, DJ Tryb, and founder Rhona Ezuma who bring to the table perspectives from their Danish Chinese and Black British Nigerian backgrounds.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast exploring the ups and downs of parenting with realistic ways through with education, mindset and empowerment creating a purposeful presence for parents.
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"If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" With these words, Lynyrd Skynyrd's epic guitar ballad "Freebird" took flight into rock and roll immortality. Though now considered an iconic staple of classic rock radio, the song had remarkably humble beginnings before ascending to arena anthem status. "Freebird's" composition provides insights into Lynyrd Skynyrd's musical influences and Southern rock style that still resonate with listeners today. Examining it’s steadily building popularity over decades reveals deeper cultural connections empowering its mythic status. Much like the free-spirited bird it pays tribute to, "Freebird" proudly soars as a timeless piece of American musical heritage.
In 1970, a young guitarist named Allen Collins along with bassist Larry Junström started Lynyrd Skynyrd as a band in Jacksonville, Florida. Though skilled with fiery blues licks and heavy rock riffs, the group struggled initially to find their unique sound. After bringing in strong lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, their signature blend of blues, country and rock with blistering electric guitar soon defined Southern rock as a genre.
It was at one low-paying gig in a rural Alabama venue that "Freebird's" distinctive acoustic opening first echoed from Collins' guitar. As Van Zant and drummer Bob Burns joined harmonizing on the yearning ballad between raucous jams, audience's reaction was immediate and overwhelming. Struck by its emotional power, Van Zant pushed the fledgling band to start opening shows with "Freebird" as their signature piece despite its length.
At nearly 9 minutes long with three distinctive sections, "Freebird" broke conventions for radio singles of the early 1970s. Van Zant's soulful verses plead to know if his lover will stay faithful if he leaves. Then a moody minor key shift bridges into Collins and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington's legendary extended guitar solo battle. Finally, a swooping slide guitar closes out the balled as an elegy for the free spirit who cannot be contained by the singer's love. The composition flows seamlessly through despair, catharsis and liberation.
These layers directly reflect how Southern rock fused genres, blending the melancholy and storytelling of country music with blues guitar and rock anthem sensibilities. Beyond tight ensemble playing and searing solos, "Freebird’s" aspirational symbolism of the title creature evoked powerful emotions from 1970s audiences feeling restless and caged by societal tensions over Vietnam and civil rights struggles. Just as the bird flies freely, the song gave permission to roam outside musical bounds in pursuit of cultural liberation.
Lynyrd Skynyrd continued featuring “Freebird” prominently at their fiery live shows as they toured small venues across the South, their regional popularity as a must-see band slowly growing. The song truly took flight after the band's first album “Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd” was released by MCA Records in 1973, powered by constant underground radio play and enthusiastic word of mouth. Though never officially released as a single, fans voraciously requested "Freebird" on radio stations and begged for it as encores at concerts, often yelling “Play Freebird!”
By 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrd had developed a reputation for their incendiary stage performances. While sidling up to fame alongside Southern rock contemporaries like the Allman Brothers Band and the Marshall Tucker Band, Skynyrd's “Freebird” stood out as a crowning musical achievement of the genre for its artistic ambition. The song solidified its iconic status when Lynyrd Skynyrd performed it at the band’s career-defining breakthrough slot opening for the Who at the Charlton 1974 Concert.
In the coming years, as Southern rock's popularity boomed, "Freebird" became a quintessential staple of AOR (album-oriented rock) radio formats, skinny tie cover bands and high school guitar gods. Even after the devastating 1977 plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant and other original Lynyrd Skynyrd members, the song's popularity continued skyrocketing. New generations of fans kept "Freebird’s" spirit airborne, the composition's theme of transcending mortality through music taking on mythic proportions.
Since its creation over 50 years ago, "Freebird" has become firmly woven into American culture's musical fabric, never fading from ubiquity on classic rock radio. Few songs inspire such fervor when played live, reliably eliciting elated screams whenever those first familiar guitar chords are struck in any bar or stadium decades later. It has been covered by musicians from country star Keith Urban to pop punk band Yellowcard to R&B icon John Legend.
Whether expressing passion, paying homage or parodying its seriousness, modern references signaling "Freebird’s" permanence in pop culture span the comedy film "Talladega Nights" to TV shows like "Seinfeld" and "Family Guy" to video games even using it as triumphant background music. For many, the lyrics “If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?” have adopted new poignancy, immortalizing lost loved ones.
Very few compositions from the 1970s can match the ongoing cultural footprint left by "Freebirds”s soaring nine minutes. Like the great migrating bird for which it is named, the song has surpassed time and trends, remaining powerful, beautiful and always inclined to return home. Though originally written from restlessness, it bloomed into an anthem of liberation for generations. So if you hear someone in a crowded bar yell out “Play 'Freebird’!”, understand they are simply calling out for a brief transcendence back to a musical Eden when Southern rock royalty first took flight. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. -
このチャンネルは、江戸浄瑠璃「新内」を朗読でご紹介するチャンネルです。
新内節は1700年代前半、京都より江戸に下った豊後節をルーツとした豊後系浄瑠璃のひとつです。豊後節は第8代征夷大将軍徳川吉宗の時代に常磐津節、清元節、富本節、新内節などに分かれますが、新内節は芝居の伴奏音楽ではなくお座敷を中心に広まり、哀調のある節にのせて遊女の心情をきめこまやかに描いた曲の内容から、江戸情緒を代表する音楽として庶民に愛されました。
このチャンネルでは、古書を紐解き節はつけずに朗読で「新内」をご紹介いたします。
※作品中には今日の観点からすると不快・不適切とされる用語や表現がありますが、作品成立当時の時代背景や物語の設定、作品の歴史的価値や新内の伝統を尊重し、そのままの表現としています。 -
A brief look at the history and tunes linked to popular traditional songs and ballads
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Holyground Records was an independent record label formed by Mike Levon and a group of friends in the UK in 1966. Its rock, folk and psych-rock releases have become highly collectable. This podcast series covers the history of Holyground from 1963 until Mike Levon died in 2011.
These are in the form of informal conversations between Shirley Levon, Mike's wife, and Pete Taylor who played and recorded with Mike for many years. Two 'bonus' podcasts are also available.
Recording by Pete Taylor.
Podcasts and notes are copyright Pete Taylor and Holyground Records 2024
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to 'If These Walls Could Talk' - a showcase of London's iconic music venues.
Hosted by DLMDD's Jeremy Newton - we delve into the unique energy of London's iconic spaces and places, unearthing the history, the personalities and the anecdotes that have contributed to a venue and a city's legend.
Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com.
This podcast is a DLMDD production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hello new Mama, join me every night as I keep you company during those night feeds, talking all things new motherhood. I'll be chatting to mamas from all walks of life - whether they're thriving or feel like they're just surviving to show no matter what you're going through, we're all in this together! We'll chat, laugh...and probably cry whilst we discuss everything from birth and breastfeeding to life-changing hacks and embarrassing stories! Email [email protected] if you have stories, tips or would like to be interviewed - I'd love to hear from you!
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Parenthood Prep equips brand-new parents and parents-to-be with the tools and strategies they need to care for their baby, navigate sleep training, grow through the toddler and infant years, and cope with everything that comes with those overwhelming early days of new parenthood. If you are ready to feel like a better parent and the best version of yourself, while resting assured that your baby is the healthiest, most sleep-filled baby possible, you’re in the right place.
Join baby and parenting expert Devon Clement as she shares her supportive, non-judgmental approach to help you find peace of mind and confidence as a new parent, and figure out YOUR way of doing things.
For more information on how Devon can support you to navigate the early days of parenthood and help you and your child get the rest, nourishment, and most importantly SLEEP, that you deserve, visit https://happyfamilyafter.com/
This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like:
*How do I get my baby to sleep?
*How to cope with extreme tiredness as a new parent?
*How can I get more sleep as a new parent?
*What are the best ways to care for my baby?
*How can I make sure I’m doing everything right for my child?
*How can I prepare myself to be a new parent?
*What do I need to know before becoming a parent? -
One mum's journey to parenting a child with additional needs-chatting to fellow parents and experts along the way.
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The Insider's Guide to Copenhagen isn't just a podcast—it's your ticket to the city's best-kept local spots and secrets. Join global newcomers and the Danish journalist Esben Bjerre who've embraced Copenhagen, as they share insider tips from an undiscovered backdrop of the city that promise to take your Danish experience to the next level. Whether you're a foodie, culture enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking the best spots for a memorable beer, our curated episodes cater to every interest, ensuring an unforgettable journey through this vibrant city, whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with kids.
Non of the places mentioned in the podcast are sponsored.
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Join Flavio and Sohrab, two friends & expats living in London, as they invite guests from around the world to share their experiences. On Tea and Tales, these nomads swap stories about their home countries, the ups and downs of relocating, cultural quirks they've discovered, treasured foods they miss, and epic travel adventures. It's an engaging, often humorous glimpse into the lives of global citizens that celebrates the richness of cultural diversity.
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Hey Grumpy Bear. Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair - maybe by a river - and let's talk about life, travel, photography, filmmaking, and making this week better than the last.
- Näytä enemmän
