On this episode, I wrap up Season 2 of The A440 Podcast by highlighting my favorite moments not only of … More
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Value and the Vinyl Resurgence (S2, E11)
MICHAEL DIXON repairs and restores vintage mono machines; trains newbies and hobbyists to lathe-cut their own records; releases hand-cut records … More
To Better Hear the Sound of a Whisper (S2, E7)
Until very recently, our ability to record sound has far oustripped our ability to replay it. For example, have you … More
Polkafest! (S2, E6)
It’s easy enough to figure out how somebody can play a trumpet: you blow through a tube, that tube produces … More
Fakin’ It with Monk (S2, E5)
STEVE CARDENAS is a renowned jazz guitarist; teacher; and author of The Thelonious Monk Fake Book, which presents over 70 … More
St. John’s Day (S2, E4)
Halloween gets all the hype, but June 24, the Summer Solstice, is when the real magic happens. June 24 is … More
The Story of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (S2, E2)
KELLY STARLING LYONS is the author of, most recently, Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations. … More
And the Clickwheel Whirs No More (S2, E1) – A new season!
The A440 Podcast is back for a whole new season, which means a dozen new epsidoes for your listening enjoyment. … More
Happy Accidents (S1, E10) – Season Finale!
KEVIN SEAL is a veteran Bay Area musician and music analyst for Pandora. He plays keys for CitizenFive, a psychedelic … More
Anyone from Anywhere (S1, E9)
We spend a lot of time on this show talking about people’s musical obsessions. On this episode, I share one … More