Three Ear-Worthy Podcasts: Crow's Feet; No Place Like Home; Sound Influence

Crow's Feet: Life As We Age December podcast episodes announced

CROW'S FEET: LIFE AS WE AGE offers listeners two December Podcasts featuring the Author of "Two Envelopes" Rusty Roman on December 11, and Dale Atkins, relationship expert and author, on authentic kindness and aging on December 25.

 Rusty Rosman spent years helping her parents and in-laws as they aged. She saw many of their friends and family conflicted over final arrangements. She encouraged her parents to write down their wishes for their funerals, mourning periods, and belongings that weren’t covered in their legal documents. From this experience, Rosman’s book, “Two Envelopes,” was born, which contains helpful advice for making the heartbreaking experience of a loved one’s passing easier to navigate. Melinda Blau hosts this important discussion on the December 11 “Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age” podcast.

On December 25, join host Jan M. Flynn and her guest, licensed psychologist, author of seven books, and relationship expert, Dale Atkins, as they discuss kindness,  what authentic kindness means, and how it can show up in deeper and richer ways as we age.

 

These podcasts are part of a series featuring Crow’s Feet writers and others who talk about their experiences with aging. The series premiered on June 15, 2022. Look for the “Crow’s Feet” podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes are released on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

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No Place like Home Podcast Premieres

 Arts for EveryBody launched a new podcast No Place Like Home narrated by award-winning spoken word, performer, writer and librettist, Marc Bamuthi Joseph.

 No Place Like Home is the story of one of the largest public art campaigns in American History: Arts For Everybody. On July 27th, 2024, 18 communities across the country staged simultaneous performances hoping to answer one big question: can art help heal our divided nation? 

This documentary podcast goes inside these communities, speaking with artists, leaders, and public health experts to learn how they are using art to transform society, with surprising results. 

The first episode has been released and dives into Arts for EveryBody in Phillips County, Arkansas - check it out HERE or wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

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 Sound Influence four-part podcast on the Art & Soul of Puerto Rico

Talkhouse and Atlas Obscura have launched a brand-new podcast Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico, a celebration of Puerto Rico’s power to inspire. This four-part series pairs stories from some of the Island’s most exciting musicians, including Los Rivera Destino, Pachyman, and Andrea Cruz, with major artists outside of music, such as Hollywood film director Miguel Arteta, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jose Rivera, author Jaquira Diaz, and legendary EGOT Rita Moreno. The project was produced in partnership with Discover Puerto Rico, the official destination marketing organization of the Island.

“Our goal with this project was to produce a new kind of audio portrait using field recordings, sound design, and original composition to create a deeper intellectual understanding and emotional connection with Puerto Rico,” said Doug Baldinger, Chief Content Officer at Atlas Obscura. “With the ultimate goal of encouraging listeners to visit and experience it for themselves.”

Puerto Rico has long been a hub of passion, culture and creativity, influencing artists across the globe. Through conversations with some of the Island’s most famous and talented artists, listeners will get to know Puerto Rico’s incredible towns, cities, beaches, rainforests, mountains, bars, and dance clubs that not only shaped their work but ultimately influenced global culture. Listeners will hear how places across the Island – from San Juan to El Yunque, from Ciales to Vieques – played a crucial role in the creation of their art. Their words are accompanied by archival songs, innovative sound design, and original music, creating a memorable and distinctive listening experience that will evoke the beauty and vividness of Puerto Rico for listeners everywhere.

“At Discover Puerto Rico, we believe our Island is a living canvas, painted with the vibrant strokes of our culture, creativity, and passion,” said Leah Chandler, Chief Marketing Officer of Discover Puerto Rico. “‘Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico’ offers an extraordinary journey, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the stories and sounds that pulse through our streets and landscapes. This podcast beautifully captures the spirit and artistry that thrive in every corner of Puerto Rico, showcasing the authentic essence of our Island.”