THE CALL OF THE WILD WITH NYC PARK RANGER AND GUITARIST ROB MASTRIANNI | The Lipstick Pickup Ep. 32

Send us Fan MailNYC Park Ranger/Guitarist Rob Mastrianni returns to The Lipstick Pickup Podcast to help Emily wrap up her Big Year and discuss the Naturalist's approach to music and gear. Chapters00:00Introduction to the Lipstick Pickup Podcast02:34Rob Mastrianni: The Electric Sitar Enthusiast05:12Memorable Performances and Venues05:38The Beauty of Nature and Birdwatching08:28The Allure of Lipstick Pickup Guitars11:26Exploring the Harp Guitar14:15Inspiration from Michael Hedges17:03The Resurgence of Harp Guitars19:55The Joy of Busking and Performing22:47Future Plans and Collaborations25:34The Journey to Jerry Jones' Guitar Shop28:12The Legacy of Jerry Jones Guitars29:54Exploring Electric Sitar Sounds32:50Recording Techniques with Sitar Instruments35:42The Influence of Different Guitars on Music38:29Accidental Guitar Purchases43:46Birdwatching and Music: A Unique Connection44:43Birdwatching in New York City48:41The Fascinating World of Bird Migration51:31The Importance of Bird Banding52:44Birds of Prey: Nature's Predators55:29The Opportunistic Bald Eagle58:22The Competitive World of Birdwatching01:00:59Birdwatching Etiquette and Conservation01:03:33The Musical Connection to Birds01:09:45The Joy of Birdwatching and Conservation Efforts01:16:28Lipstick Pickup_Outro_31sec.mp4