[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 113

[John Figliozzi]

Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that 
allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands.  Podcasts permit a shift 
of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  
 
I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when it’s not cold and 
wet or I haven’t succumbed to laziness).  The “art” of putting one foot in 
front of the other can be pretty monotonous and by “podding along” while 
plodding along the mind also gets something useful to do. 

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, 
Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  Apart from the originating program’s 
web site, most programs are made available through any number of other 
amalgamation sources such as iTunes and TuneIn. 

Admittedly, these are thoroughly subjective recommendations, but my interests 
and tolerance for incompatible views are pretty wide-ranging. Here’s another in 
a continuing series of small samplings:

-

“What explains the Catholic Church's Silence on Child Sexual Abuse?”
"Mark Shriver's Pilgrimage: Searching for the Real Pope Francis"
RELIGION AND ETHICS REPORT - ABC Radio National
- The roots of Australia’s own Catholic funk are obvious – revelations from the 
royal commission into church and institutional sex abuse.  Over the past three 
weeks, the commission has heard that 1,900 church personnel were accused of 
abusing 4,500 children over 50 years.  Most cases went unchecked, no reports to 
police.  The silence intended to protect the church’s reputation.  But what if 
many priests and bishops stayed quiet because they were hiding their own sex 
lives? not with underage people but with consenting adults. Not breaking the 
law but breaking their vows.  The work of Richard Sipe has come up many times 
in the commission. The US therapist, writer and former priest has helped reveal 
the secrets that caused much of the sexual abuse crisis. 
- The church sex abuse crisis has rocked the faith of millions of Catholics.  A 
Pew study found that, in the United States alone, 40 per cent of people raised 
Catholic have left the church.  For one member of America’s most famous 
Catholic family, the crisis has been especially painful.  Mark Shriver is the 
nephew of JFK and the son of Sargent Shriver, a legendary humanitarian who ran 
the Peace Corps and the war on poverty in the 60s. In an effort to rescue his 
faith, he set out to test the Vatican’s commitment to change. The result is his 
new book, "Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis".
(29”)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/why-sex-abuse-in-the-catholic-church-,-the-real-pope-francis/8314894

“Did I Really Hear That?”
REWIND - CBC Radio One
Technical glitches, uncooperative guests, hosts doubled over in uncontrollable 
laughing fits CBC Radio has had its fair share of bloopers over the years. 
Relive some of the most unintentionally funny, but most memorably human moments 
ever heard on CBC Radio.  (56”)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/rewind/pastepisodes (scroll down to December 15, 2016)

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pertinent material, is now published in The CIDX Messenger, the monthly 
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information, go to www.cidx.ca

Good listening!

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide"
7th edition available from Universal Radio, Amazon, W5YI.com and Ham Radio 
Outlet
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[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 114

[John Figliozzi]

Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that 
allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands.  Podcasts permit a shift 
of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  
 
I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when it’s not cold and 
wet or I haven’t succumbed to laziness).  The “art” of putting one foot in 
front of the other can be pretty monotonous and by “podding along” while 
plodding along the mind also gets something useful to do. 

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, 
Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  Apart from the originating program’s 
web site, most programs are made available through any number of other 
amalgamation sources such as iTunes and TuneIn. 

Admittedly, these are thoroughly subjective recommendations, but my interests 
and tolerance for incompatible views are pretty wide-ranging. Here’s another in 
a continuing series of small samplings:

-

“Fin"
SOUNDPROOF - ABC Radio National
- “The End” - How hard is it to say goodbye?  This riotous mash-up of endings, 
adieus and farewells brings together dozens of examples. They're snatched from 
old movies, TV and radio shows, pieces of music, online conversations... even a 
nightclub bouncer.  But these endings refuse to be silenced. You can try to 
switch them off. Punch them. Smash them. Drown them. Shoot them. Set fire to 
them. Destroy them forever. Yeah... good luck with that.  Steve Urquhart has 
been producing radio for more than twenty years. He creates short-form and 
long-form features for the ABC, the BBC (where he's also a continuity 
announcer), as well as KCRW's Unfictional, In The Dark (UK) and others. He's 
won several awards for his pioneering work with National Prison Radio in the 
UK, and for his sound design skills. Steve is a composer, a pianist, and an 
occasional DJ.
- “Final Report” - Peter Lenaerts is a Belgian sound artist. He is fascinated 
by empty spaces and invisible or acousmatic sound. Sound that doesn't scream 
for attention but sneaks into the listener's ear unnoticed. Sound without ego, 
pure sound, with a focus on the medium rather than the maker. Peter strongly 
believes that in a culture dominated by visuals, nothing is as powerful, 
intense, and rewarding as simply listening.
- “Endings” - Adapted from a live theatre work, Endings by Tamara Saulwick and 
Peter Knight is a homage to loved ones no longer living. The work is built in 
part from a series of recorded conversations which revolve around the general 
theme of endings, and in particular that of life ending. Using portable 
turntables, reel-to-reel tape players, recorded interviews and song, the piece 
finds form for experiences both ordinary and extraordinary that cluster around 
death, dying and afterlife.  Featuring the songs and vocals of acclaimed 
singer/songwriter Paddy Mann, Endings is an evocative mediation on cycles and 
an expression of the universal desire to stay connected to loved ones once they 
are gone. The live performance of Endings will be touring to Canada and the UK 
in 2017 and 2018. Some of the songs from Endings have been re-recorded and will 
be featured on Paddy Mann's forthcoming album. Tamara Saulwick is a Melbourne 
artist who moves across and between artforms to create distinctive live 
performance works. The recipient of multiple awards, her work has been 
presented nationally and internationally. As Artistic Associate for Chamber 
Made Opera, Tamara recently created 'Permission to Speak' (Arts House).  
Australian trumpeter/composer/sound artist, Peter Knight, is a 
multidisciplinary musician who has gained wide acclaim for his distinctive 
approach, which integrates jazz, experimental, and world music traditions. 
Peter’s work is regularly featured in a range of ensemble settings, he also 
composes for theatre and installations, and is the Artistic Director of the 
Australian Art Orchestra.
(62”)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/soundproof/the-final-soundproof/8194448
[Ed. Note:  This is the kind of experimental, edgy, innovative radio that gets 
shunted to the side when budgets are impossibly compressed. A considerable 
portion of the library of this unique program that treats sound — all sound — 
as an art form in itself remains available on the program’s website 
.  
Exploring it is highly recommended.]


“Virtual Reality, Actual Loneliness and More”
SPARK - CBC Radio One
Technology that connects and isolates, the intricacies and unexpected outcomes 
of robot law, finding high art and compassion in virtual reality, and the 
"Godmother of VR" on the state of her industry.  (54”)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/313-virtual-reality-actual-loneliness-and-more-1.3994096

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[Internetradio] [ODXA] Podding Along - Issue 112

[John Figliozzi]

Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that 
allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands.  Podcasts permit a shift 
of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  
 
I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when it’s not cold and 
wet or I haven’t succumbed to laziness).  The “art” of putting one foot in 
front of the other can be pretty monotonous and by “podding along” while 
plodding along the mind also gets something useful to do. 

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, 
Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  Apart from the originating program’s 
web site, most programs are made available through any number of other 
amalgamation sources such as iTunes and TuneIn. 

Admittedly, these are thoroughly subjective recommendations, but my interests 
and tolerance for incompatible views are pretty wide-ranging. Here’s another in 
a continuing series of small samplings:

-

“Fascism”
REAR VISION - ABC Radio National
The term 'fascist' features in much of the current commentary on political 
events in Europe and the United States. Where did the term come from and what 
does it mean? Just how useful is the concept in understanding what is happening 
in the world today?  (30”)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/fascism/8290008

"Vietnam: Not Just a Tourist Destination!”
REAR VISION - ABC Radio National
For most Australian’s Vietnam is a tourist destination – it offers relatively 
cheap travel, great food, friendly locals, and anhistorically connection via 
the Vietnam war.  But there is another story in Vietnam – how it managed to 
recover from decades of war, its economic transition from a socialist economy 
to one of the fastest growing market economies in South East Asia and its role 
in the dispute over the South China Sea. (30”)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/vietnam/8276570

—
CAPSULE REVIEW
REAR VISION - ABC Radio National
There isn’t a better program on radio that objectively, concisely and 
intelligently analyzes current events through the amplification of the 
historical events that have led to their contemporary status.  If you’re a 
listener looking for a more complete perspective of how we’ve gotten where we 
are, Rear Vision is a weekly "must listen”.
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/  for program streaming 
schedule and podcast download.
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A monthly compendium of these newsletters, plus on occasion additional 
pertinent material, is now published in The CIDX Messenger, the monthly 
e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX).  For further 
information, go to www.cidx.ca

Good listening!

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide"
7th edition available from Universal Radio, Amazon, W5YI.com and Ham Radio 
Outlet
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[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 115

[John Figliozzi]

Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that 
allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands.  Podcasts permit a shift 
of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  
 
I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when it’s not cold and 
wet or I haven’t succumbed to laziness).  The “art” of putting one foot in 
front of the other can be pretty monotonous and by “podding along” while 
plodding along the mind also gets something useful to do. 

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, 
Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  Apart from the originating program’s 
web site, most programs are made available through any number of other 
amalgamation sources such as iTunes and TuneIn. 

Admittedly, these are thoroughly subjective recommendations, but my interests 
and tolerance for incompatible views are pretty wide-ranging. Here’s another in 
a continuing series of small samplings:

-

“Disappearing Trades, Automation and More”
SPARK - CBC Radio One
Vanishing skills in our digital society, Why there's still a lively market for 
feature phones in developing economies. And how the threat of automation and 
job destruction is overblown.  (54”)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/350-disappearing-trades-automation-and-more-1.4033027

"Jimmy Breslin's journalism; Davd Grossman, Bob Robertson, The teenage 
taxidermist, Robert Harris”
THE SUNDAY EDITION - CBC Radio One
- How Jimmy Breslin changed journalism -- Michael's essay: Breslin was the best 
practitioner of what was called, "The New Journalism" -- using the techniques 
of fiction to tell the stories of the poor, the working class and the 
underclass. 
- 'Laughter is a good way to breathe again' -- David Grossman on using comedy 
to deal with tragedy:The hero of Israeli writer David Grossman's latest novel, 
A Horse Walks Into a Bar, is a tortured stand-up comedian.
- Remembering Double Exposure's Bob Robertson: Robertson, who died earlier this 
week at the age of 71, was not only a brilliant satiric writer -- he was a 
spot-on, hilarious impersonator of Canadian politicians such as former Prime 
Ministers Joe Clark and Jean Chrétien.
- Meet the 15-year-old taxidermist turning roadkill into art:  Tristan Meyer 
Odell is an animal lover who stores carcasses in his bedroom freezer. His 
mother is a big supporter of his new passion for taxidermy. Rachel Matlow's 
documentary is called, you guessed it, "The Teenage Taxidermist.”
- Robert Harris with Episode 3 of "The Music That Changed Your World": 
Michael's world was changed by his teenaged encounter with "Classical Music For 
People Who Hate Classical Music", an LP by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops. 
Robert also plays excerpts from a strange but delightful classical music 
sampler LP known simply as "The Numbers.”
- 'Greed is murder' -- Michael Enright's 2004 interview with Jimmy Breslin 
about the Catholic Church: Breslin had just published The Church that Forgot 
Christ, about the child sexual abuse scandal. He had very publicly left the 
church and was white-hot with anger.
- Music this week by: Linda Carone, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, and a 
panoply of spring-like melodies from Antonio Vivaldi played by Les Voix 
Humaines, Janina Fialkowska, the Fraser MacPherson Quartet and the Canadian 
Jazz Quartet.
(103”)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/jimmy-breslin-s-journalism-davd-grossman-bob-robertson-the-teenage-taxidermist-robert-harris-1.4035228


CAPSULE REVIEW - THE SUNDAY EDITION - CBC Radio One
This program, in one form or other, has been on CBC Radio for several decades.  
Essentially, an audio Sunday “rotogravure”, "The Sunday Edition" delves 
in-depth into significant current events of the past week, authors and their 
literature, the world of the arts and culture, society and social issues and 
opinion — all hosted and guided by Michael Enright, the veteran, much 
accomplished and well respected CBC journalist.  And because it’s the CBC, the 
perspective is as if from a trusted and honest friend who sees us (we in the 
U.S.) more objectively than we usually see ourselves.  Want to listen to a well 
crafted Sunday “newspaper” instead of or in addition to reading one?  Tune into 
“The Sunday Edition”.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition
Streamed and broadcast at 9 am every Sunday in each of Canada’s time zones and 
available via internet streaming, Sirius/XM and through terrestrial radio in 
proximity to Canadian cities.


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A monthly compendium of these newsletters, plus on occasion additional 
pertinent material, is now published in The CIDX Messenger, the monthly 
e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX).  For further 
information, go to www.cidx.ca

Good listening!

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide"
7th edition available from Universal Radio, Amazon, W5YI.com and Ham Radio 
Outlet