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Douglas Wolk Interview Final Mixdown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 22:42


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Douglas Wolk and All of the Marvels Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 22:42


Since 1961, Marvel comics has published over 27,000+ issues of superhero comics. But has anyone ever read them? All 27,000+ issues of the Marvel Comic Universe. Author and journalist Douglas Wolk has, and he recently sat down with Peter Kreten to discuss his new book 'All of the Marvels'. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The College Radio Experience

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 27:22


College radio alumni Nick Jakusz, Kelly Allen, and Kevin Kellam share their experiences of what it was like working in college radio in the early 2000s, and answer the question 'Why does college radio matter?'

A Love Letter To Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 2:01


Back in February I was asked to produce a two-minute piece of audio to be played in the Marconi Museum in Bologna, Italy. This my all-time favorite piece of audio I've ever produced and also the best. A Love Letter to Radio, An Audio Essay Written and Produced by Peter Kreten Voices: Juanita Wyatt, RaeAnn DeVries, Ali Zaharris, Anthony Lopez, Caesar Torres, Kyle Acuna, Gilda Torres, Alma Tovar, Sahar Merdjemak, Francesa Cepero, Luke Hodorek, Holly Bryce, Kelly Coyle, Tom Coyle, Jeff LaMorte, Liam O'Connell, Trinti Maye, Eric Perez, and Peter Kreten. Untitled No. 9" from Weather Systems, Written and Performed By Andrew Bird, Published by Wegawam Music (ASCAP), Used with Permission, All Rights Reserved. Sound Effects Provided by SoundSnap.com

Charley Boorman 2008 Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 25:48


Back in 2008, I was able to interview actor, travler, and motorbike enthusiast Charley Boorman. In this extensive interview, we discuss how By Any Means came about, Long Way Round and Long Way Down, his favorite countries to visit, and why you should always travel by land. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The History Of Q101 with JVO

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 20:31


In this interview from 2012 interview, Peter Kreten sits down with legendary Chicago radio DJ James VanOsdol, JOV, to discuss his book 'We Appreciate Your Enthusiasm: The Oral History of Q101'. In this wide ranging interview, JVO discuss how Q101 came about, its final days, and why it connected with so many Chicagoans. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Audio Essay: The College Radio Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 6:03


In the first new episode of 2020, host Peter Kreten recounts how joining his college radio station changed his life forever.

How Sherlock Holmes Created Modern Fandom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 21:21


The popularity of Sherlock Holmes has not only endured, but grown over the past 132 years. Over that period of time, the character's impact has been felt, not only on literature, but pop culture as well. On this episode of the Looking Glass, we explore how Sherlock Holmes became the first modern franchise. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/ Sound Effects: www.soundsnap.com

Violet Ramis Stiel Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 10:51


Harold Ramis was a comedy genius. From Ghostbusters to Caddy Shack to Groundhog's Day, his films have defined comedy for a generation. Sadly Ramis passed away in 2014. Last year, his daughter Violet Ramis Steil wrote a book about her relationship with her father entitled: "Ghostbuster's Daughter- Life with my Dad Harold Ramis". In this interview, Violet discusses her father, the book, and much more.

Audio Essay: The Power of Paper

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 7:16


In his first ever audio essay, host Peter Kreten reflects on the unique nature of paper. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

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Looking Glass Update November 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 0:52


A quick update on production.

Ian Chillag from Everything is Alive Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 19:41


Hi everyone, I wanted to take a quick pause in production on my ghost story series to share with you this excellent new podcast I recently discovered. Have you ever wondered what an inanimate object thinks? What it feels? Well, that’s the subject of one of the best and most original podcasts available today, Everything is Alive. In our conversation that follows, we discuss how he came up with the idea for Everything is Alive, what surprises he has encountered thus far in its production, and what else we can expect from season one of Everything is Alive. Find it on the web at www.everythingisalive.com

The Man in the Blue and Yellow Jacket

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 9:25


Ghost stories are one of the greatest forms of entertainment ever created by humankind, and a few of us have our own ghost stories to tell. Here's mine. This is part 1 in a series which will explore the paranormal. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/ Sound Effects: www.soundsnap.com

The Analog Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 26:50


Vinyl records. Notebooks. Polaroid cameras. Cassette Tapes. All analog technologies that, up to a decade ago, were pretty much extinct. But over the last few years, these analog technologies have seen an unbelievable revival. But why? What is it about the physical that draws us back to them? In this new episode of the Looking Glass, we explore "The Analog Experience". Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/ Sound Effects: www.soundsnap.com

The Looking Glass Returns with The Analog Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 0:26


The Looking Glass podcast returns with a brand new episode entitled: 'The Analog Experience' on Wednesday April 4th. Sound Effects provided by: www.soundsnap.com

Talking to One of Your Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 26:41


Surprise!!! The Looking Glass is back with a brand new episode. On this edition of the program, we welcome Jonathan Goldstein, host of Gimlet Media's Heavyweight and former host of WireTap. In this in depth interview, Goldstein discusses his beginnings in radio, creating Heavyweight, college radio, and much more. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

When Baseball Met Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 19:36


On the mid-season finale of the Looking Glass, we meet Dr. Jim Walker. Dr. Walker is the author of the book: "Crack of the Bat: A History of Baseball on the Radio", and host of the "Baseball Buffet". He discusses how his love of baseball and broadcasting grew and developed over the years. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The Photoplay Organist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 21:43


On this edition of the Looking Glass we meet Jay Warren. Jay is a photoplay organist and member of the Silent Film Society of Chicago. We learn how Jay first encountered silent films, the difficulties in scoring one, and how society thought that it was on the verge of a new universal language with silent films. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The Bradbury Chronicler

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 25:59


The Looking Glass returns with a brand new season! On this edition of the Looking Glass we meet Sam Weller. Sam is the official biographer of the great 20th century literary writer Ray Bradbury. Sam recalls how he first fell in love with Bradbury's writing, and how he became his official biographer. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Season 2 Premiere Date Announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 0:54


Season 2 of the Looking Glass returns with new episodes on Wednesday May 3rd. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The Hail Mary of Dreams

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 28:12


On the season 1 finale of the Looking Glass, we meet Hilary VanderSanden, a certified NFL player's agent. Hilary recalls how she fell in love with the game of football. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Season 1 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 0:45


Host Peter Kreten provides an update on when the Season 1 finale of The Looking Glass will be available for streaming and downloading.

The Clip Show of Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 13:58


On this edition of the Looking Glass, host Peter Kreten welcomes Nikki Silva from the Kitchen Sisters, Eric Molinski from Imaginary Worlds, and film director Michel Gondry to discuss how to become a storyteller. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Figures with Real Wrestling Action

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 17:06


On this edition of the Looking Glass, we meet Joey Eastman, an independent pro-wrestling manager and collector of WWF Hasbro action figures. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The South Side Film Buff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2016 17:39


On this edition of The Looking Glass, we examine how one individual developed a love for the cinema. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

New Show Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 1:29


Hi this is Pete the host of the Looking Glass. Well, it’s been about six months since we last spoke. I would like to apologize for the delay in putting out new episodes. Quite frankly, this is a one person operation, and I got a little behind. You know how it goes. Work. Life. However, I am pleased to announce that I am currently in post-production on three brand new episodes. The first should be ready for your listening pleasure the first week of August, with the second and third ready the first weeks of September and October. Looking Glass is also now on iTunes. Just search Looking Glass podcast, and you can subscribe today. You can also find the show on Twitter, @lookingglasshow.

How I Found Nirvana

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 15:41


On this edition of The Looking Glass, we examine how being given a mix tape in high school, not only could give you a new favorite band, but a new sense of community. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The Magic of Harry Houdini

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 15:29


Welcome to the pilot episode of the Looking Glass. A program that examines the stories behind personal interests. This episode will explore how the recommendation of a grade school teacher, a parent, and a book opened up the world of magic to our guest. Well, to be more specific: “The world of Harry Houdini”. Music Credit: Frost Waltz(Alternative) Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

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