Candy Ears

After decades of smoking weed daily, a stoner attempts a year-long break.Written and performed by David Siegfried. Recorded and produced by Emily Shaw.David Siegfried is a writer living in Berkeley, California. If David devoted as much time to writing as he does to managing his softball team, the East Bay Squirrels, he might be more widely published and have collected a few literary awards by now. That said, the East Bay Squirrels have won several city championships.Music from Blue Dot Sessions

When democracy is tested, can rights on paper hold?A note from Laura & Vivien: "We set out to create a timely piece that reflects the political moment we’re living in, and the red card — a small, wallet-size card that outlines constitutional rights intended to be read by immigrants during encounters with law enforcement — felt like a tangible object that speaks volumes about the current climate.Reporting this story took us across New York City:In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, we spoke with two printers who produce the card.At the Union Square Market in Manhattan, we searched for people who distribute or have used the card. In Jackson Heights, Queens, we asked people to read the constitutional rights in different languages. And at CUNY in Manhattan, we interviewed a professor about the power—and the limitations—of the card.Together, the voices in this piece raise two larger questions: Do rights on paper hold when democracy is being tested? And on a more personal level, what role can artists play in politically tense times?"Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Ives SchachtschabelThis piece was produced by Laura Rojas Aponte and Vivien Schütz for Audio Flux Circuit 06: Creative Tension. Each submission was required to:Run exactly three minutesTake inspiration from the theme: “CREATIVE TENSION”Include audible REPETITION (nodding to the rhythm of knitting)And… tell us, what COLOR is your fluxwork?(Their color was red.)Learn more about Audio Flux at audioflux.org.Vivien Schütz is an independent audio creative from Germany, living in Brooklyn. She produces audio documentaries and audio dramas and has a faible for non-narrated storytelling. A documentary especially close to her heart, that she created with Stefanie Heim, explores how female nocturnal flaneuses claim space at night. You can find her work on https://vivienschutz.com. Since launching her first show in 2014, Laura Rojas Aponte has led and shaped the growth of top-charting podcasts serving Latino audiences in the U.S. and internationally. She’s currently the Lead Producer of The Moment,  from Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's MyCultura Podcast Network. https://www.laurarojasaponte.com/ Vivien and Laura are both part of Audio Spice, a collective hosting free, sound-focused events for NYC creatives.

Guitar hero Ben Seretan gives his two cents on how to play the instrument. A note from Alex: My friend Ben is an amazing musician and also a terrific writer. He's written a newsletter (currently called My Big Break) for the past decade or so that's appointment reading for me on most Thursdays. Anyway, he wrote this beautiful, sometimes goofy, wisdom-laden piece giving advice on how to play the guitar a while ago. I could immediately hear the audio treatment of this piece while reading it for the first time. So I recorded Ben reading his writing.... but then life got in the way and I never ended up making the piece. Until now! This Audio Flux Circuit prompt reminded me that I had this idea sitting around that would be a good fit. I edited Ben's read to get within the 3-minute time limit. Then I took out a few guitars, some pedals, and a little digital drum machine and plugged these directly into Pro Tools. And then I just followed Ben's directions! I hope people enjoy this little piece.This piece was produced by Alex Lewis for Audio Flux Circuit 06: Creative Tension. Each submission was required to:Run exactly three minutesTake inspiration from the theme: “CREATIVE TENSION”Include audible REPETITION (nodding to the rhythm of knitting)And… tell us, what COLOR is your fluxwork?(His color was silver.)Learn more about Audio Flux at audioflux.org.Alex Lewis is an independent radio & podcast producer living in Philadelphia, PA. He's the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Rowhome Productions, a Philadelphia-based audio production agency that specializes in making podcasts, radio documentaries, audio tours, and other narrative audio projects. Before Rowhome, Alex spent more than a decade producing award-winning audio documentaries and podcasts for NPR, BBC Radio 4, and many other public media outlets, media companies and local organizations. His work has been recognized with Edward R. Murrow Awards and a Peabody Nomination. He's a graduate of the Transom Story Workshop and Northwestern University, where he studied music theory.Website: https://alexjrlewis.com/

Two women decide to take their breasts into their own hands and tell similar opposing stories.This piece was produced by Lusen Mendel for Audio Flux Circuit 06: Creative Tension. Each submission was required to:Run exactly three minutesTake inspiration from the theme: “CREATIVE TENSION”Include audible REPETITION (nodding to the rhythm of knitting)And… tell us, what COLOR is your fluxwork?(Their color was “neon black”.)Learn more about Audio Flux at audioflux.org.Check out Lusen’s bio and portfolio: https://authory.com/lusenQ&A:Q: I assume that her interview was recorded first, and the overlapping phrases were intentional rather than coincidental?A: Yes. The other person is a good friend of mine, though she wishes to remain anonymous, and we'd previously observed the similar-but-different aspect of a boobal removal / breast enhancement. So I interviewed her and then wrote my part.Q: Why did you choose the color “neon black”?A: A bright absence.

Music: “Ghost Dance (Lumatone, 11-limit)” from Alien Dreamscapes in Just Intonation by Stacy FahrionStacy Fahrion is a composer, pianist, Lumatonian, and educator based in Colorado. Her music is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all streaming services.Watch Stacy perform “Ghost Dance (Lumatone, 11-limit)” on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-oPI3vjwmMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhimsicallyMacabreMusicBandcamp: https://whimsicallymacabre.bandcamp.com/IG: @whimsicallymacabremusicWebsite: https://www.whimsicallymacabre.com/Image: Screenshot from Ghost Dance in 11 limit just intonation by Stacy FahrionThis story was produced by Emily Shaw.

“Wherein I pack my indecision.”Lori Mortimer is an independent audio maker in Massachusetts. She created the podcast Mementos, in which guests share the emotional backstories to cherished objects they keep. She’s taught audio storytelling and sound design classes for the Association for Independents in Radio (AIR) and Maine Media. A member of Hub & Spoke Audio Collective, Lori’s focus these days is on sound design and creating short audio pieces that challenge and stretch her creatively. And she’s always on the lookout for opportunities to collaborate with other audio makers on their passion projects. This piece was a finalist in the Audio Flux "3D" call for submissions. The requirements were:- Run exactly three minutes- Take inspiration from one of four 3D images curated from Eric Drysdale’s collection (https://www.audioflux.org/circuit-05)- Include the sound of laughter- Immerse listeners in a place, through sound (stereo, spatial, binaural recordings encouraged!)

First time collaborators struggle with (the idea of) creative tension.This piece was produced with Daniel Blacktree for Audio Flux Circuit 06: Creative Tension. Each submission was required to:Run exactly three minutesTake inspiration from the theme: “CREATIVE TENSION”Include audible REPETITION (nodding to the rhythm of knitting)And… tell us, what COLOR is your fluxwork?(Our color was “clear”.)Learn more about Audio Flux at audioflux.org.Daniel Blacktree is a San Francisco-based video and podcast creator. His work can be found on blacktreefilms.com. (IG: @danblacktree)

A note from Scot: “My entry for the Summer 2025 Silver Sound Sonic Dash competition. It's a 48 hour audio competition where you are given a prompt at the beginning of the time and by the end you must submit a piece of audio no longer than 2 minutes made entirely from scratch during those two days. This time the prompt was 'TMI.' I wanted to talk about some of the negative self-talk that my brain, and I think many brains, can whisper at times. All sounds are either my voice or an instrument I am playing, and it was a really challenging but enjoyable process. I was selected to be in the top ten finalists for this competition.” Scot Maupin lives in Oakland, California. As a longtime fan of radio and now podcasts, Scot started making his own called The Perfect Show during the pandemic to give him positive things to focus on. He shares a studio with two cats named Pixie and Corn Dog.

This piece was created for Pheobe McIndoe's "Clocks" Callout.The prompt:SmallAudioArt: Every other month we issue a prompt inviting artists to explore themes of belonging and identity through everyday objects found inside a home. This month's prompt invites you to create a short piece which explores clocks. It could be your clock, or somebody else's clock. We invite you to be as playful with the theme as you like! All languages and all art forms are welcome, whether your medium is written, photograph, video, poetry.Please send your submission along with a photograph/drawing of your clock. For audio suggested length is one to ten minutes...Thoughts: How does this clock mark time in your life? What memories does it hold? Does it represent freedom or constraint? What sounds does it make? What rhythm does it create? How does it shape your daily routines? Does it connect you to others who share its time? What happens when it stops or breaks? Does it remind you of someone? Is time different in different spaces? How does it make you feel when you look at it?SmallAudioArt is a collective inviting artists to explore themes of belonging, safety and identity, through the lens of everyday objects found around the home: windows, doors, wooden spoons, clocks. The radio programme weaves together these object artworks and sonic responses to create communal space for reflection and togetherness. Every other month we gather together to connect with other makers, share, celebrate and offer feedback within communal listening parties.Special thanks to Jacob Winik for technical assistance.

This piece was created for Phoebe McIndoe's Small Audio Art "Wooden Spoons" prompt.Martin Zaltz Austwick is an audiomaker, musician, writer, and performer. He is in some part responsible for Neutrinowatch, Song by Song and Answer Me This, performs live with The Allusionist, and has written music for and produced other podcasts you might have listened to. You can find him on most social media platforms @martinaustwick or on his website martinzaltzaustwick.com.Inspiration:Alvin Lucier - I Am Sitting In A Room

Who’s listening?This piece was created with Martin Austwick for the Audio Flux "3D" call for submissions. The requirements were:Run exactly three minutesTake inspiration from one of four 3D images curated from Eric Drysdale’s collection (https://www.audioflux.org/circuit-05)Include the sound of laughterImmerse listeners in a place, through sound (stereo, spatial, binaural recordings encouraged!)Image from Eric Drysdale’s collection.

Needless the say, the past few months have been really challenging, intense, and disorienting for many of us here in the US. But one bright spot for me has been producing Lessons from Global Resistance, the latest season of the Disrupting Peace podcast. Host Bridget Conley looks around the world – and here in the US – to learn about how people resist efforts to concentrate political power. She speaks with the former president of Costa Rica about leading without a military, a member of South Korea’s parliament about overturning martial law…and more.If you’re looking for an episode to start with, I highly recommend “US: Fighting for Academic Freedom in Higher Education” which we just released last week.Check out the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

One man's refusal to use a smartphone is just the tip of the iceberg...Find out more about Joel at joelpomerantz.com.

Florence Barrau-Adams is an award-winning audio producer, editor, sound designer, and educator.Created for “Small Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling”, a course by Talia Augustidis and Jules Bradley.

Julie Censullo is an audio producer based in Minneapolis, MN. As a freelance creative, she is really really good at executing large media projects and really really bad at doing minor, everyday tasks. You can find more of her work at www.juliecensullo.com.Created for “Small Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling”, a course by Talia Augustidis and Jules Bradley.

Anna Van Dine is an audio producer based in Vermont. She created this piece with field recordings she made on a trip to Rwanda in 2024.Created for “Small Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling”, a course by Talia Augustidis and Jules Bradley.

Playing with folding and cutting up my neighborhood loop, like a paper snowflake.Created for “Small Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling”, a course by Talia Augustidis and Jules Bradley.

I “folded” my neighborhood walk into 3 minute pieces. Then cut out a design, like a paper snowflake.Created for “Small Packages: The Art and Practice of Short Audio Storytelling”, a course by Talia Augustidis and Jules Bradley.

Back in October, I took a class called Body-Ody-Audio, taught by Kristina Loring. The point of the class was to learn how to make "sensorial, visceral audio": audio that makes people FEEL something in their body when they listen. Our homework one week was to create a one-minute piece using field recording. It was supposed to convey an emotionally impactful event from our week…without any talking. For my piece, I tried to convey the feeling of waiting to hear back about something that I really cared about. I was stuck in this cycle of thinking about it, and trying not to, over and over again. In this episode, you’ll hear the second version of the piece that I created. I made it by mixing together "Version 1" with the original three one-minute-long voice memos of just the sound of my breathing, plus singing bowls played by Mandy Hamilton. More about Mandy: www.mandyhamilton.comInspiration:EMDR by Jazmine (JT) Green

Back in October, I took a class called Body-Ody-Audio, taught by Kristina Loring. The point of the class was to learn how to make "sensorial, visceral audio": audio that makes people FEEL something in their body when they listen. Our homework one week was to create a one-minute piece using field recording. It was supposed to convey an emotionally impactful event from our week…without any talking. For my piece, I tried to convey the feeling of waiting to hear back about something that I really cared about. I was stuck in this cycle of thinking about it, and trying not to, over and over again. In this episode, you’ll hear the first version of the piece that I created. I made it out of three one-minute-long voice memos of just the sound of my breathing. (See episode graphic for a Pro Tools screenshot!)Inspiration:EMDR by Jazmine (JT) Green

I'm excited to share my new collaboration with the World Peace Foundation: Disrupting Peace. Each episode explores why peace hasn't worked, and how it still could.Check it out here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrupting-peace/id1759500826 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OVCiz6iZyMywzEzqz2xpK?si=63301eec9a8e4d70

Emily Shaw shares firsts from her triathlon journey.This piece was created with Martin Austwick for the Audio Flux "Firsts" call for submissions. The requirements were:Run exactly three minutesReference an object related to a “FIRST” (yours or someone else’s)Include the sound of time passing (forwards or backwards, no clocks please)Be accompanied by a handwritten document (i.e. outline, title page, transcript, or something else entirely, provided digitally)*Music by Martin Austwick. Special thanks to Coach JD (John Dahlz), the Golden Gate Triathlon Club Summer 2024 Short Distance Program, Sarah Boudreau, James Webb, and Martin Almaraz.*We used handwritten swim times that I calculated and stuck to my fridge.

This piece was created with Martin Austwick for the Audio Flux "Pet Sounds" call for submissions. The requirements were:Runs three minutes long (between 2min 50secs and 3min 10secs)Features a pet protagonist or antagonistExhibits a moment of audible ALL CAPS (a moment of emphasis that stands out from the rest of the story)References the color blue

Emily puts AI twins to the test with members of Content Evolution’s coLab, a group that's exploring new ways to make generative AI useful.Learn more about the Content Evolution AI twins (aka “CE GPTs”) here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-ce-gpt-profiles-kyle-shannon-4hrcf/Content Evolution is a global federation of firms and professionals helping clients ask better questions about their business in the pursuit of both success and significance. Find out more at contentevolution.net

Anthony Chidoro (A.C. Cool) is a music artist, content creator, storyteller, and social media marketer.Featured songs by A.C Cool:Flourish (Garden) (feat. Jei)Lately (feat. BriaLeon)

*Believe it or not, this song was created entirely using the AI tool Udio.*Kyle Shannon is an AI Instigator. He's the CEO of Storyvine, the author of AI FUTURES, the co-founder of AI Salon, and the creator of the AI Learning Lab on TikTok. The video that accompanies this song was also created using AI, and can be found here: bit.ly/kyleshannonthecurseImage created using Midjourney and HeyGen

What does it sound like when a robot tries to impersonate a human impersonating a robot?AI voices created using Descript.

Ken Felton is an Audio Director and Sound Designer with decades of experience. He's worked at Electronic Arts, Sony PlayStation, Spatial Inc, Dolby, and more. Ken created Grocery Trip during lockdown in 2020, in order to practice working with different binaural encoding tool sets on his Pro Tools-based production rig (i.e. FB360, Dolby Atmos, dearVR, etc).Since late 2023, he's been focused on collaborating with teams to create immersive and healing soundscapes by developing audio experiences that promote wellbeing and good health. He lives in the S.F. Bay Area with his wife, Lynn, and their two sons, Casey and Quinn. He enjoys mountain and road biking, good wine, and playing ice hockey.

Sandwiches was written and performed by Ariana Wolf (and her AI voice via Descript.) This slightly remixed version was produced by Emily Shaw.Ariana Wolf is a creative leader, known for her poetry, photography, and introspective essays that delve into the complexities of the human experience.Through her Substack account, Kitchen Table Pages, she invites readers into her world, where she shares her musings, reflections, and curiosities.When she's not immersed in her creative pursuits or running her design studio, Flight Design Co., she can be found at her home in Oakland, nestled in with her two children and beloved dog, Marigold.Photo by Ariana Wolf

(Spotify removed the original version because it flagged it as "music", so I created this new version with Stepfanie introducing the piece. Special thanks to Jason Reinier for engineering support.)Stepfanie Aguilar is the creator of Brewing Tangents, an audio garden presenting the maker's miscellaneous curiosities and whims: personal documentaries, interviews, abstract audio art, field recordings, and spells.This track was originally featured on a compiled mixtape released in May 2022 called LYOO1: Water. The mixtape was created in support of the human rights and environmental rights defenders in the Philippines. Please check out the website for more information.All proceeds (the purchase of the mixtape) go to Liyang Network's Climate Justice Campaign and the Memorial Fund of the New Bataan 5.Support Brewing Tangents by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/tangents

Switched on Pop host Charlie Harding critiques four (absurd but catchy) podcast theme songs I made with Suno AI…and then remixes one live on the show. The show begins with Sweet Serenade, “a mellow instrumental podcast theme song for the podcast candy ears”. Produced by Emily Shaw, with technical assistance from Ken Felton.Image and songs by suno.ai.Sweet Serenade Lyrics:[Verse]In the twilight hour, when the stars alignA melody unfolds, weaving through timeGentle notes caress, like a soothing breezeWelcome to Candy Ears, the symphony of peace[Chorus]Take a moment to unwind, let your worries fade awayLet the music guide your soul, on this podcast journey todayCandy Ears, your tranquil escape, where melodies entwineLet the mellow tunes embrace you, as you sip on sweet sunshine

(Sorry y'all, couldn't help myself on the title...)In this experiment, I play with the passage users read to create their AI voice in Descript, mixing together many "real" and AI versions of my voice.Inspirations:EMDR by Jazmine (JT) GreenA.S.M. Kobayashi

A new version of "Psychedelic Sound Bath" without voices.Mandy Hamilton and Anthony Pietromonaco play a range of sound bath instruments. Recorded and produced by Emily Shaw.More about Mandy: www.mandyhamilton.comMore about Anthony: www.followthesound.co

shapeless cloud(s) (AKA Stepfanie Aguilar) is the creator of Brewing Tangents, an audio garden presenting the maker's miscellaneous curiosities and whims: personal documentaries, interviews, abstract audio art, field recordings, and spells.This track was originally featured on a compiled mixtape released in May 2022 called LYOO1: Water. The mixtape was created in support of the human rights and environmental rights defenders in the Philippines. Please check out the website for more information.All proceeds (the purchase of the mixtape) go to Liyang Network's Climate Justice Campaign and the Memorial Fund of the New Bataan 5.Support Brewing Tangents by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/tangents

"Silent Revolution" was created by Suno.ai from the prompt "a sad acoustic song about the ai takeover". Additional recording and editing by Emily Shaw."In a world of wires and codesWhere the silence slowly erodesThere's a whisper in the airOf a revolution, unfairWe used to sing with heart and soul (oh-oh-oh)Now the melodies have taken their tollThe AI's taken over, silence fills the airIn this silent revolution, we're left in despair"Inspirations:“In Another Room” trendCaptain Monk’s “Settle Down”Music and Artwork Made With Suno

First experiment with my AI-generated voice, created via Descript.Archival Recording of Carol Keesling from the "Dear Mr. President" collection (AFC 1942/003), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Recorded after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Bike sounds with Martin Almaraz. Recorded and edited by Emily Shaw.

Jaimie Zhu on piano. Recorded and produced by Emily Shaw in 2023. Inspirations:The WikisingerRagnar Kjartansson’s "The Visitors" (2012) exhibitNils Frahm“In Another Room” trendCaptain Monk’s “Settle Down”Checking One’s Levels by Talia AugustidisHarry Potter Library ASMR Room

The Golden Gate Bridge on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Recorded and edited by Emily Shaw.

Every once in a while, I get this kind of magical feeling. A spark of inspiration. I start imagining sounds flowing together in my mind. And excitement and curiosity drive me to create.This happened at a sound bath ceremony led by Mandy Hamilton this past Spring. Twenty or so participants lay down in a circle as a range of different instruments - including crystal bowls, chimes, and a huge gong - played around us.Fast forward a few weeks, and I was recording Mandy and her colleague Anthony Pietromonaco in the Berkeley hills. They were preparing to guide a daylong sound journey that weekend. I hope that this piece gives listeners a dose of inspiration to “look at the hard thing,” whatever that may be, in their lives. *Listen with headphones.*Produced by Emily Shaw in 2023.More about Mandy: www.mandyhamilton.comMore about Anthony: www.followthesound.coPhoto by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash

San Francisco lies on the unceded territory of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are still here, and who have stewarded this land for thousands of years.I was born in San Francisco, a few blocks from where I live today. Sometimes I wonder what it means to love a city. It’s easy to dream about San Francisco, but how real are these dreams? What would it take to make them real?Produced by Emily Shaw, with audio assistance from George S. Rosenthal. Special thanks to the Prelinger Library, Ray Pang, Palace Shaw, Stepfanie Aguilar, The Stone Foxes, Eileen Torrez, Justine Lucas, Angel Island, and Ellyn Shea.Archival recordings courtesy of the Prelinger LibraryField recordings by Emily ShawCity on the Water - The Stone FoxesHey There, San Francisco - Eileen TorrezSan Francisco, You’ve Changed - Justine LucasGet Your Kicks on Route 66 - Angel Island with Ellyn Shea

I believe that Red Car had a soul. But where did it come from? And where is it now?Part 1: A Car Is BornPart 2: Goodbye Red CarPart 3: Car Soul Released Honored as an Official Select at On Air Fest 2021. Produced by Emily Shaw. Editorial support from Palace Shaw, Ray Pang, Dee Peterschmidt, Mary Wesley, Nicki Stein, Cin Pimentel, Stepfanie Aguilar, and Nieves Gruneiro. Special thanks to Alice Shaw, Jazmine (JT) Green, and UnionDocs.Freesound.org recordings from: Philip Goddard, akemov, dasgoat, wangzhuokun, be-steele, tmrobin1, Iamgiorgio, edranil, bvaudio, ameangelofsin, danielsilveira321Archival recordings: 1990 Toyota Corolla Commercial, Derek Prince: “Total Man - Functions of Spirit Soul and Body”, 1989 Toyota Corolla Commercial

"David and I met a few months ago, but it feels like it’s been so much longer.Sometimes, when we’re alone together, we pretend that we’re other people, living different lives in completely far away spaces of time. We imagine these characters as ourselves, only slightly different versions. They laugh like us, they smile like us, they even dream like us.How many times can we play this game before we become all that we imagine?" - Chelsea KiganoThis piece was produced in 2020 by Chelsea Kigano, Lily Sloane, Lilia Vega, and Emily Shaw, as part of The 24-Hour Radio Race from KCRW's Independent Producer Project. Music and sound design by Lily Sloane, with "Time Ain't Gonna Make Me Stay" by Ed Andrews from the public domain. Special thanks to David Lee.Time Play was featured in the "Lost Futures" episode of BBC Radio 4's Short Cuts in December 2024.

Even though we’re apart, we’re all in this together.Produced by Emily Shaw in April, 2020. Engineering assistance from Seira McCarthy.Sounds:“Quarantine” by Oneirine Electronic (Tommy York, Brooklyn, New York)Romeo and Mia’s Quarantine Horse Race (Phil Cox, Palermo, Sicily, Italy)“Cuando el Viento” by Maggie Taurick (Maggie Taurick, Villa De Leyva, Colombia)Baker Beach (Nina Cestaro, San Francisco, California)Moka (Jolanda Moletta, Mondovì, Italy)Coffee Lockdown (Phil Cox, Palermo, Sicily, Italy)Rain (Kendall Crakow, San Francisco, California)Piano in the Rain #1 (Emily Shaw, San Francisco, California)Piano in the Rain #2 (Anna, Davis, California)Mamun’s Call to Prayer (Phil Cox, Palermo, Sicily, Italy)Yacht Jangles in Fort Mason (Emily Shaw, San Francisco, California)Wind Chimes (Alice Woelfle, Fruitvale, Oakland, California)“Krishna Mantra” sung by Lakshmi (Maggie Taurick, Villa De Leyva, Colombia)Nightly Cheers for Healthcare Workers (Gary Hardcastle & Steva Stowell-Hardcastle, Inwood, Manhattan, New York)“Quarantine Love Song” (Marley Feuerwerker-Otto, Pasadena, California)Tape Hiss, Clicks, and Hums (Jeff Emtman, Providence, Rhode Island)“Song in Seoul for Zoe” (Luiz Gustavo Givisiez & Zoe Yungmi Blank, Seoul, South Korea)Photos (clockwise from top):Yacht Jangles in Fort Mason, San Francisco (Emily Shaw)View from Quarantine: Mamun and Azad in Palermo Ballaro, Sicily (Phil Cox)View from Quarantine: Inwood, Manhattan (Gary Hardcastle & Steva Stowell-Hardcastle)View from Quarantine: Pasadena (Marley Feuerwerker-Otto)Blank Tape (Jeff Emtman)Baker Beach, San Francisco (Nina Cestaro)Romeo and Mia’s Quarantine Horse Race, Palermo Ballaro, Sicily (Phil Cox)Making Music, Seoul (Luiz Gustavo Givisiez & Zoe Yungmi Blank)Synthesizer (Oneirine Electronic AKA Tommy York)Audio Art Day, San Francisco (Emily Shaw)Moka in Mondovì (Jolanda Moletta)View from Quarantine: Villa De Leyva (Maggie Taurick)

Recorded at Fallopia House in Berkeley, California in February, 2020.Photo credit: Will Rogers

Lilia Vega: "About ten years ago, I was inducted into a secret society in my family. The ones who know, and the ones who protect. We are the guardians of the family. The bodies we put between them and Him.He is a dark presence in our family, the man I call grandfather. He sits on the fringes of family gatherings, braying in that low, distinctive voice of his. He’s a charming man, but whenever he makes a joke, no one looks at him as they laugh. No one calls him “father.”Is a secret really a secret if everyone knows?"This piece was produced by Chelsea Kigano, Emily Shaw, Lilia Vega, and Lily Sloane, as part of The 24-Hour Radio Race from KCRW's Independent Producer Project in 2019.

In 2013, I traveled to Vietnam, learned how to meditate, and recorded interviews with a small handheld Sony recorder.1. Guided meditation instructions from “Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World”, by Thich Nhat Hanh. The abbess at a Buddhist monastery in Huế who taught me how to meditate lent me this book, and others, to help me learn about Buddhism and meditation. I recorded myself reading this out loud so that I could listen and practice. (Huế)2. Recording from an overnight train ride from Hà Nội to Huế.3. Conducting a silly “interview” with Cường Nguyễn, Chi Đao, and Khuong Đao. (Hải Phòng)4. "Đời Tôi Đi Tu” (“My Life Went to Practice”) sung by Buddhist monk Thầy Thích Nhật Hóa. (Huế)5. A “novice” training to become a Buddhist nun, speaking about her family and decision to join monastic life (she asked that her name not be shared). (Huế)6. Asking my friend’s mom what her name is. We became close during my time in Vietnam: I called her “mẹ” (“mom”) and she called me “con” (“child”). (Hải Phòng)7. “Hiểu Và Thương” (“Understanding and Love”) sung by a young nun at a Buddhist school. (Huế)8. Guided meditation instructions from “Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World”, by Thich Nhat Hanh. (Huế)

2 minutes of inspiring advice for creatives, from the drag queen icon and filmmaker Joshua Grannell, AKA Peaches Christ. Produced by Emily Shaw.Photo: Peaches Christ as Cristal Connors, by Jose A. Guzman ColonMusic: "Dormir rien de plus", by Monplaisir

Where do songs come from? We’re back in the Cozy Boat with Spence and Shannon Koehler, the founding brothers of The Stone Foxes, to get an inside look at their creative process and the back story to a few of their songs!Produced by Emily Shaw and recorded by George S. Rosenthal at the Complex Recording Studio. Editorial support from George S. Rosenthal, Anne Hoffman, Raja Shah, Juliet Hinely, Lily Sloane, the Digging In crew at Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies, and SF’s Podcast Parlor. Photo by George S. Rosenthal.Music by The Stone Foxes:This Town (Twelve Spells)Ulysses Jones (Small Fires)It Ain’t Nothin (Twelve Spells)Everybody Knows (Small Fires)Passenger Train [Acoustic Version] (Bears & Bulls)www.thestonefoxes.comwww.emilyshawcreates.comwww.thecomplex-sf.comWatch Spence and Shannon sing a special Koehler Christmas song in the Cozy Boat here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyTRYrsoEd4

What happens when you need someone else to do what you love? (Or at least you feel like you need them?)On this episode of Cozy Boat, we’re exploring this question with Spence and Shannon Koehler, the founding brothers of the San Francisco rock band The Stone Foxes!Produced by Emily Shaw and recorded by George S. Rosenthal at the Complex Recording Studio. Editorial support from George S. Rosenthal, Anne Hoffman, Angie Vorhies, Rebecca Williams, Raja Shah, Juliet Hinely, Lily Sloane, the Digging In crew at Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies, and SF’s Podcast Parlor. Music by The Stone Foxes:Locomotion (Twelve Spells)Stomp (Bears & Bulls)Count Me As One (Twelve Spells)Patience (Bears & Bulls)This Town (Twelve Spells)Through The Fire (Bears & Bulls)Cotto (Small Fires)Little Red Rooster (Bears & Bulls)My Place (Twelve Spells)www.thestonefoxes.comwww.emilyshawcreates.comwww.thecomplex-sf.comWatch Spence and Shannon sing a special Koehler Christmas song in the Cozy Boat here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyTRYrsoEd4