Life in Isolation Podcast

Gil Hodge's Marine Parkway Bridge Environmental Music, Ambisonic Recording

If you've ever taken a few minutes to listen to environmental music the Gil Hodge's Marine Parkway Bridge which connects Brooklyn to the Queens' Rockaway barrier Island is exceptionally magical.  On a steaming hot August afternoon Suzanne Morianz and I were talking about some of the sounds I like to record when she excitedly said, "the Gil Hodge's Bridge is one of the most musical sounding bridges.  Cars pass on the grated surface at different pitches and speeds. Trucks make the bridge shake...

The Blues: Nick Trill and the Thrillseekers Live at St Georges Grocery, St Georges Delaware Oct 17 2021

Beach Sounds: Ambisonic Winter Beach Fort Tilden, NY

This recording of Winter Beach Fort Tilden, NY was done using Ambisonic technologies to simulate a 3 Dimensional environment.  While this recording sounds great in stereo its best enjoyed with headphones.  

Beach Sounds: Heavy Rain and Thunder off the Coast of Montezuma Costa Rica

Beach Sounds: A Binaural Recording of the Beach

This recoding was made using a technology called binaural recording.  It sonically simulates a 3 dimensional environment without the listener having to purchase special equipment.  While it's best to listen to this kind of recording with headphones anything stereo is perfectly acceptable.   

Beach Sounds: Friends and Family

For those of us who live in places where the it's either too cold or too far to visit the beach this recording is dedicated to you.  

Magicians and Alchemists; Carrying On During COVID-19

Ryan Collison, foley engineer and filmmaker talks to us about managing a new business partnership at Alchemy Sound Post  and his twin teen daughters early into the New York City quarantine of the Corona Virus.  

"At The Tail End of the First Wave of the Pandemic Police Brutality Occurs and NYC Reacts" a Commentary with NYPD Officer Moe.

Episode 5 opens with a gripping stream of audio from NYPD police radio communications system. It paints a picture of the mayhem caused by the nationwide wave of protests and looting in New York City which followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin.   The interview that follows the police radio is with NYPD Officer Moe.  Officer Moe is a seasoned 20 year veteran who explains his experiences as an officer and his thoughts on the murder of Geor...

"Where's the Love on 38th and Chicago?" An interview with Miranda Strong on George Floyd.

Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Date: the 25th of May 2020,  Location: the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.  Miranda Strong is "sheltering in," protecting herself from the COVID-19 virus.  All of America and most of the world are in a state of lockdown leaving home only for the basic needs.  Across the street George Floyd is apprehended by then police officer Derek Chauvin.  As onlookers witness a horror on display they see this peace officer ruthlessly strangling an African American man w...

"Where's the Love on 38th and Chicago?" An interview with Miranda Strong on George Floyd.

Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Date: the 25th of May 2020,  Location: the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.  Miranda Strong is "sheltering in," protecting herself from the COVID-19 virus.  All of America and most of the world are in a state of lockdown leaving home only for the basic needs.  Across the street George Floyd is apprehended by then police officer Derek Chauvin.  As onlookers witness a horror on display they see this peace officer ruthlessly strangling an African American man w...

"Where's the Love on 38th and Chicago," an interview with Miranda Strong on George Floyd.

Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Date: the 25th of May 2020,  Location: the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.  Miranda Strong is "sheltering in," protecting herself from the COVID-19 virus.  All of America and most of the world are in a state of lockdown leaving home only for the basic needs.  Across the street George Floyd is apprehended by then police officer Derek Chauvin.  As onlookers witness a horror on display they see this peace officer ruthlessly strangling an African American man w...

40 Minutes Away From Any Human in Freedom, Indiana

John Plenge is a teacher of the arts, musician, film composer and is practicing Social Distancing to the letter.  John talks about his experience, the things he's learned, the ideas he's had and discusses the future of work and entertainment.

40 Minutes Away From Any Human in Freedom, Indiana

John Plenge is a teacher of the arts, musician, film composer and is practicing Social Distancing to the letter.  John talks about his experience, the things he's learned, the ideas he's had and discusses the future of work and entertainment.

Measuring Sine Waves with an Obscure Artist.

Christian Gibbs is a musician who has several albums out on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple and more talks about his life isolated from the world during the Pandemic of 2020. From inspiration to hipsters moving out of New York for good.

Measuring Sine Waves with an Obscure Artist.

Christian Gibbs is a musician who has several albums out on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple and more talks about his life isolated from the world during the Pandemic of 2020. From inspiration to hipsters moving out of New York for good.

Grace Under Pressure: COVID-19 Emergency Room Nurse

A conversation with a New York City RN.  Rachel just wrapped up her shift after one of the toughest weeks known in American history.  Rachel shares her heroism, experiences and personal advice.