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Join Magnus Zetterlund with UK-based mandolin teacher Mike Giverin (Mando Mike) to explore why learning an instrument transforms lives. Mike shares his journey from seeing Nickel Creek at 14 to building his YouTube channel with 170+ free lessons. Discover his two teaching philosophies—nurturing absolute beginners and fixing technique for musicians switching instruments. Hear the story behind his book "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand," dive into right-hand escape motions, and explore why chords are philosophically fascinating. Plus, insights on his band the Jaywalkers and why practice truly makes perfect.Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show.Visit our website for more episodes:https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastVisit Mike Giverins' website:https://www.mandomike.comTopics Covered:Mike's Origin StoryFirst encounter: Nickel Creek concert at age 14Started mandolin at a bluegrass session in Northwest UKEarly teacher also ran weekly bluegrass jam sessions24 years of mandolin playing since that first lessonChris Thile as primary inspirationMusical Background & TrainingBrass band experience (age 8-13) in the UK traditionLearned to read music formally; classical musician approachThree distinct musical styles shaped his playing: bluegrass, folk, and Irish4Square The Jaywalkers BandMando Mike YouTube ChannelStarted May 2018 with 3 videos per month (released simultaneously)Shifted to 2 videos per month after 2 yearsTotal: 170-200 free lessons (no monetization)Philosophy: "Shop front" for teaching style, not about views or subscriptionsAlways provides tab and music notation with videosPandemic-driven transition to online lessons filled his teaching schedulePairing with weekend gigging with Jaywalkers—exactly what he wantedTeaching Philosophy & Student CategoriesCategory 1: Absolute BeginnersOften retired people who've always wanted to learnJoy of opening up "a secret world" to new musiciansEmphasis on correct technique from day oneRecent student: Grateful Dead fan using lyric sheets instead of chord chartsCategory 2: Experienced Musicians (Guitar, Ukulele, Violin)Wrong pick directions and habits from other instrumentsHigh success rate after fixing pick strokes (2-3 tunes usually fixes the issue)Violinists: Good melody understanding, excellent reading, but need chord playing introductionGuitarists: Natural chord understanding but struggle with mandolin-specific pickingThe Bill Cheatham Solo CollaborationDavid Benedict's group video project featuring different playersMike's contribution: bluegrass-influenced soloChallenge: balancing complexity—not too fancy, but distinctly "you"Hundreds of takes wrestling with note selectionThe Broken Hand Story: "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand"Christmas 2016: Family game of picking up a shrinking cereal box with teeth while leaning overMike fell and broke his left-hand middle finger (the bone you break when punching)Four weeks without fretting handSolution: intense right-hand workContent: right-hand patterns, cross-picking exercises, alternate picking progressionsDesperation breakthrough: playing fiddle tunes on open strings onlyResult: A book of pure right-hand techniques (tongue-in-cheek title, serious content)Exercise value: Playing melodies without fretting hand forces picking hand awarenessWhy Everyone Should Learn an InstrumentTravis Kelsey (Taylor Swift's fiancé, NFL player) podcast insight: proves practice makes you betterPhysical, mental, and subconscious benefitsBrain activation: learning instruments activates more areas than almost anything elseHumility and connection: requires approaching others with humility"Music for Life" teaching philosophy: enjoy the journey, growth is a bonusNot about becoming professional; about lifelong benefitsThe Philosophy of ChordsWhat are chords, really? Existential music questionRole of chords: accompanying a melody, creating harmonyChord rhythm variations: 2 per bar, 4 per bar, flexible depending on songTeaching challenge: explaining why G is G when you can't see the guitar fretboardSolution: Play-along tracks essential for understanding chords in contextStudents often overthink chords; they're simply what the song needsMandolin Rhythm vs. Bluegrass RhythmMandolin rhythm sounds different than guitar rhythm in rhythm sectionsBluegrass context: very specific percussive approach (chop chord)Mike's perspective: gets bored of chop chords quicklyAlternative rhythm approaches in folk/Irish settingsFiddle chopping (learned from Casey Dreason at Sore Fingers) opens new possibilitiesRich world of mandolin rhythm beyond bluegrass choppingReading Music & TablatureNot critical, but opens up learning possibilitiesMike's approach: teach full spectrum (by ear, tab, music notation)Benefits: when you find a song online, you can learn it without a teacher converting to mandolin tabRetired/beginner students often come from classical piano backgrounds and need score readingUK Bluegrass Scene6-7 festivals every summer across the countryMajor hubs: London, Chester (Northwest)Sore Fingers: Legendary Easter bluegrass camp at a private schoolWeek-long camp with American tutors covering mandolin, fiddle, banjo, old-time instrumentsPast instructors: Mike Marshall, Tim O'Brien, John Moore (Chris Thile's first teacher), Jacob JollifeFoursquare and Crossover: major UK bluegrass festivalsOnline Teaching ChallengesLack of simultaneous playing togetherImportance of play-along tracks to make chords sensibleTechnical exercise delivery vs. real-time guidanceTiming adjustments happen subconsciously in person; online requires explicit communicationResponsibility shifts to student for practice accountabilityPost-Pandemic Teaching ObservationsFewer students motivated by session playingMore people learning "just because they've always fancied it"Value of community: small online lesson communities fulfill musical needsBalance: encouraging progress often requires playing with others, but not everyone's goalFeatured Collaboration:Bill Cheatham solo (David Benedict video project)Mike's Websites & Contact:Mandomike.com (all mandolin content, free YouTube lessons)Jwalkers.co.uk (Jaywalkers band information)Teaching Resources:Book: "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand" (right-hand techniques)YouTube: 170+ free lessons with tab and notationOnline lessons available through websitePlay-along tracks for all lessons (emphasized importance)Mentioned Events & Organizations:Sore Fingers (UK bluegrass camp, Easter)Foursquare (UK folk festivals)Crossover (UK bluegrass festival)Cardiff Bay Festival (Wales, where Magnus performed)Music for Life (UK school music teaching company)Chester location (Northwest UK, between Manchester and Liverpool)Key Philosophical Insights:"Learning an instrument is the best way of proving that practice makes you better"Chords are existential—they're what the song needs, not an overcomplicationTeaching reveals music through fresh eyes of non-musiciansPlaying together (sessions, bands) accelerates musicianship more than solo studyBrain development from instruments unmatched by other activitiesKey Techniques Discussed:Pick escape motionsCross-picking (not Jesse McReynolds style, just alternating)Grace notes/picked ornamentsRight-hand patterns without fretting handFiddle chopping on mandolinChord rhythm variationsOpen string exercises (removing fretting hand to fix picking)Rest str

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by critics Bidisha and David Benedict to review:The Invite, a new film directed by Olivia Wilde about two couples who join each other for dinner, starring Seth Rogan and Olivia Wilde as hosts and Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz as their guests.Pride the Musical, created by the same team as the hit 2014 film, which tells the true story of a group of LGBT activists who support a Welsh mining community during the 1980's miners' strikes. And the novel Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes which is told from the perspective of young schoolboy Frank whose family leaves their home to move in with their aunt in her farmhouse, during the 1976 heatwave.Tom also talks to journalist William Lee Adams about the news that Canada is joining Eurovision.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Lucy Collingwood

Remember, most anti-gun "advocates" see the anti-gun cause as a religious holy cause, and damn the facts. But the peope at the top have no such illusions — the reasons that they want your guns is because they don't want you armed for their Brave New World! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 323. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: MTM Case-Gard Shooting Rests Howard the Duck What's There to Be Afraid Of? A Look at the Anti-Gun Boogieman and Cold, Hard Facts/Tom Knighton, Bearing Arms Doctors are ageist — and it's harming older patients/Liz Seegert, NBC News Bear Creek Arsenal .22LR AR Uppers The History of the Quad Rail/Ryan Gresham, Gun Talk Media Skinner Sights Dead Air Primal C-More Sights The Music of Ben Bostick The Music of David Benedict  

From landmark releases to hidden treasures, director Mark Cousins on his 16-hour epic The Story of Documentary Film, which is screening at the Cannes Film Festival this week. A hundred years since Virginia Woolf published her essay On Being Ill, writer Darcey Steinke is presenting a newly commissioned work in response at the Charleston Festival this week. She joins us alongside poet and BBC New Generation Thinker Jade Cuttle to discuss the challenges of writing about pain and sickness, as well as the most visceral examples in literature.And with a raft of stage musical productions inspired by films opening around the country, Tony and Olivier Award-winning director John Tiffany, whose production Once is at Pitlochry Festival Theatre later this month and critic David Benedict discuss why certain scripts are deserving of multiple incarnations. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

David Benedict's weekly hit with Dibbs 

On the review show this week: critics Muriel Zagha and Tahmima Anam review Francois Ozon's film The Stranger., based on the Albert Camus novel which has often been described as unfilmable.Amitav Ghosh's novel Ghost Eye, set in India and dealing with parallel timelines, multiple global locations, environmental catastrophe and a young girl with mysterious powers. Jim Jarmusch's latest film Father Mother Sister Brother won the Golden Lion award at Venice. Are our critics won over?Plus, is it ok for theatre audiences to take pictures at curtain calls? Following Lesley Manville's complaints on last week's Front Row, Tom Sutcliffe debates the issue with theatre critics David Benedict and Kate Maltby. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Oliver Jones

Some thoughts on sharing your homestead with an apex predator like a mountain lion and Michael's favorite trail gun cartridge, the .44 Magnum. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 306. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Weekend Knowledge Dump, Feb 6, 2026/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training TRAIL SAFE (Book)/MB Understanding Mountain Lions When Hiking/Chris Hazzard, HikingGuy Blog Ruger Redhawk 4-inch .44 Magnum S&W/Lipsey's .44 Magnum Mountain Gun Simply Rugged Leather Speed Beez Kydex Revolver Holsters Buffalo Bore Handgun Ammunition ARC Match Directors' Summit The Music of Eyal Talmudi The Music of David Benedict

As heard on the show Tuesday, February 3rd. Rob starts with OMG, the UConn MBB Team dropped to 3rd in the polls !! Why lol

Episode Notes **Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!!  I'm always happy to welcome this week's guest back to the podcast, David Benedict! David plays in a band with his wife Tabitha called The Foreign Landers and they have a brilliant new album available everywhere called “Made to Wonder”. We not only discuss the album but we also dive into some Irish mandolin talk as well as home recording!  To find out more about the Foreign Landers, as well as their tour dates and links to all their social media…head HERE to their website! To find out more about Ear Trumpet Labs or to purchase your own, head over to their website….HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! Link to PDF about Irish Mandolin  As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller**

The AD meets the media after Jason Candle's introductory press conference Monday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium

David Benadict joins the show!

The boys talk with UConn Athletic Director David Benedict!

UConn Athletic Director, David Benedict, joins the boys to discuss the house settlement and whats the future of UConn athletics. 

On the opening night of the Glasgow Jazz Festival, Mercury Prize-shortlisted pianist Fergus McCreadie performs from his forthcoming album The Shieling live in the Front Row studio. Writer and Edinburgh Makar Michael Pedersen talks about his debut novel Muckle Flugga – a story of love and family set on a remote Scottish island – and reads from the poem he has written for Independent Bookshop Week. In the latest of our features on the institutions shortlisted for Museum of the Year, we speak to two of the team behind Perth Museum, a state-of-the art space created in the former City Hall, which opened last year and is home to the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of monarchy and kingdom.And Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita at the London Palladium has got people talking, as Rachel Zegler's showstopper moment is performed on the exterior balcony of the theatre and beamed into the auditorium. Variety's London critic David Benedict discusses the use of live streaming in the theatre. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

Send us a textUConn Huskies AD David Benedict joins the podcast to talk about the latest in college sports. We wrap UConn's successful 2024-25 seasons, NIL and House Settlement updates, basketball scheduling, Gampel renovations, and more.

UCONN Athletic Director David Benedict discuss the 2025 NCAA Tournament

David Benedict and Viv Groskop review Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, a surreal story of brunch and existential dread; French film about about grassroots music, The Marching Band and Daniel Kehlmann's new novel, The Director, about a real life German filmmaker navigating the Third Reich.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Simon Richardson

Rob and Ben are joined by David Benedict who is the athletic director for the UConn Huskies. In this segment they discuss the UConn Women's Basketball winning another national championship last week, the national championship parade that was thrown in the capital over the weekend, the WNBA draft last night with Paige Bueckers being the first overall pick, as well as the Women's Tennis team being the #1 seed in the Big East Tournament for the first time in program history!

The guys chat with uconn athletic director David Benedict. 

Viv Groskop and David Benedict join Tom Sutcliffe to talk about Maria, the Maria Callas biopic staring Angelina Jolie. They also review Alive in the Merciful Country by A.L. Kennedy and Architecton, a study of concrete and stone from the Russian filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky. Plus Jeremy Treglown, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, who talks about the changes that are happening within the organisation. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

In this segment, the guys chat with director of atheltics at UConn, David Benedict, who breaks down the latest news surrounding Husky sports. This includes men's and women's basketball, along with football as the season is approaching the last few games! 

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is ……. Me! I want to give a special thanks to David Benedict for taking the time to interview me for the podcast. We talk about my new album “Around the Clock” available to buy here and streaming everywhere today! We also talk about how I got into mandolin, how the podcast started out and more! Head over to David's website where you'll find links to his incredible Patreon site as well as links to all his socials! Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs in this podcast are from my album available HERE! Except for: “Smoothie Song” by Nickel Creek (This Side) “Can't Stop Now” by New Grass Revival (Great Hits)    As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Send us a textWe're checking in with UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict and diving into all of the latest hot topics in college athletics. UConn to the PAC-12? What do Gampel renovations look like? NIL and revenue sharing? We hit on it all! 

THE GUYS TALK WITH UCONN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DAVID BENEDICT.  

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by David Benedict and Catherine McCormack to review Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers, the first exhibition the National Gallery has dedicated to the artist. They also discuss The Critic, which stars Ian McKellen as a fearsomely ruthless drama critic and Small Rain by Garth Greenwell, which focuses on the narrator's time and treatment in hospital after experiencing a sudden piercing pain.Chair of Judges Paddy O'Connell reveals the shortlisted authors for the BBC National Short Story Award 2024 with Cambridge University. The list includes Lucy Caldwell who talks about her short story Hamlet, a love story.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

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This week we feature mandolin player David Benedict.  David is known for his work with the band Mile 12 and is currently recording and performing with his wife Tabitha in The Foreign Landers.  He is also known in the mandolin world for his long running weekly YouTube series Mandolin Mondays.

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Interview with David Benedict, UCONN's Director of Athletics, covering topics such as Dan Hurley's coaching style, Alex Karaban's comments on tournament basketballs, and media coverage comparisons. Discussion on the women's basketball team's journey to the Elite Eight, including reflections on Geno Auriemma's leadership and the impact of NIL and marketing on women's basketball coverage.Exploration of UCONN's coaching personalities and future plans amidst conference realignment.

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Michael Crow and the ASU Sun Devils still don't have an official athletic director in place. It's been months since Ray Anderson was relieved of his duties as the Arizona State AD. A handful of names continue to resurface in the conversation of the position. David Benedict, the UConn athletic director, has been mentioned several times. Graham Rossini, Executive Sr. Associate AD and Chief Business Officer at ASU, is also in the mix. What's the latest on the search? Plus, Bobby Hurley's Sun Devils are set to play Stanford and Cal this week. Can ASU get the sweep?  Join Anthony Totri as he breaks it all down on the PHNX Sun Devils show! 0:00 Intro 3:00 Breaking down the Arizona State athletic director position 15:30 Updating the ASU running back room... Tevin White out 21:40 Breakout stars for ASU football in 2024 29:30 Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devils need to get right 35:45 Responding to Elmo An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports  PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Coyotes & Suns Watch Parties at BetMGM, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/ NASCAR Weekend at Phoenix Raceway: March 8-10! Find more information at https://www.phoenixraceway.com/spring/ on the Shriners Children's 500, and be on the lookout for racing content from PHNX! Desert Financial Credit Union: Open a free checking account online with Desert Financial Credit Union and get $200 - plus your choice of three Arizona State University VISA® Debit Cards https://www.desertfinancial.com/ASU Empire: Schedule a free in-home estimate with Empire Today! Receive a $350 OFF discount when you use the promo code PHNX. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/phnx for details. Sign up for Gila River Resorts & Casinos $1,000,000 Big Red's Showdown! Stay in the game and get rewards; it's that easy! https://www.gilamilliondollarshowdown... Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! OGeez!: OGeez! is not your average cannabis-infused gummy. Head over to https://www.ogeezbrands.com to find where you can purchase. Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.  Four Peaks: Follow on social @fourpeaksbrew & @fourpeakspub! Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.  BetMGM: Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code PHNX! (betmgm.com/phnx).  Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through BetMGM Sportsbook mobile application for at least $5. You will receive $158 instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager's outcome! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ). 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First bet offer for new customers only. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See betmgm.com for terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.  When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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With former athletic director Ray Anderson having stepped down from his position at Arizona State, the search for ASU's next AD is on. Who are some top candidates for the position? Could the Sun Devils go in the direction of UConn's David Benedict? What about Washington State's Pat Chun? Plus, it's officially hAte week with the Territorial Cup on the line this weekend.  Join Anthony Totri as he breaks it all down and more on the PHNX Sun Devils show! 0:00 Intro 1:30 Rivalry week against Arizona 10:20 Who could be the next athletic director? (David Benedict, Pat Chun, John David Wicker) 28:00 Kenny Dillingham breeding passion and hAte 34:00 Arizona State has a shot 41:00 Jedd Fisch, the Arizona Wildcats and the Pac-12 Power Rankings An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports  PHNX Events: Get your tickets to D-backs Takeovers, Knockout Nights & Suns Watch Parties at BetMGM, and MORE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/phnx-560...  Desert Financial Credit Union: Open a free checking account online with Desert Financial Credit Union and get $200 - plus your choice of three Arizona State University VISA® Debit Cards https://www.desertfinancial.com/ASU Get 10% off your first order of Hero Bread at https://www.hero.co/ by using code PHNX Schedule a free in-home estimate with Empire Today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code PHNX. Restrictions apply. See EmpireToday.com/PHNX for details. Sign up for Gila River Resorts & Casinos $1,000,000 Big Red's Showdown! Stay in the game and get rewards; it's that easy! https://www.gilamilliondollarshowdown... Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Pins & Aces: Check out https://pinsandaces.com and use code PHNX to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! OGeez!: Score 25% off a bag of your favorite OGeez! Fruits or Creams. Go to https://zenleafdispensaries.com, add a bag of OGeez! to your cart, enter promo code “PHNX” and pickup at a local Zen Leaf Dispensary. Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.  Four Peaks: Follow them on social @fourpeaksbrew & @fourpeakspub! Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.  BetMGM: Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code PHNX! (betmgm.com/phnx).  Swing for the Fences: https://promo.betmgm.com/en/promo/spo...  3-Ball Challenge: https://promo.betmgm.com/en/promo/3ba... Place your first bet offer and receive up to $1000 back in Bonus Bets if it loses with BetMGM. Again, make sure you use bonus code PHNX! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.   Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in DC, Kansas, Nevada, New York, or Ontario. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 is the 20th anniversary of the release of Mike Marshall and Chris Thile's album of mandolin duets 'Into the Cauldron'.To mark the anniversary and celebrate the album, and the influence it's had on a whole generation of mandolin players, I've put together two very special episodes.This is part 1, featuring a brand new, in-depth interview with Mike Marshall. We chat about how the record came about,  song choices, recording, how they got that amazing reverb and so much more.It was a fascinating conversation about a wonderful record.Part 2 will feature interviews with mandolin players who were influenced by and love Into the Cauldron, including Jarrod Walker, Dominick Leslie, Tristan Scroggins, Daniel Patrick and David Benedict.Happy picking!Matt Support the show===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

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György Ligeti: on the 100th anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the Hungarian-Austrian composer and the 2023 Proms performances of his work - music which was famously used by filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in The Shining and A Space Odyssey. Pianist Danny Driver, and music critic, author and librettist Jessica Duchen join Tom to discuss. Plus we review La Cage Aux Folles - the musical story of a gay couple running a drag nightclub, and new Italian film L'immensita, starring Penelope Cruz - about a young girl in 70s Rome who yearns to be a boy, Our reviewers are theatre critic David Benedict, and writer, editor and podcaster Thea Lenarduzzi. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Emma Wallace

Rula Lenska was one of the stars of this 1970s TV series about a fictional female band, playing the role of Nancy "Q" Cunard de Longchamps, alongside Julie Covington and Charlotte Cornwell. She joins Matthew Sweet along with Howard Schuman, who wrote the series, and Andy Mackay, saxophonist with Roxy Music, who co-wrote the songs with Howard. Also taking part are Chloë Moss who has written the book for a stage adaptation of the series that is opening at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and critic David Benedict. Producer: Torquil MacLeod Rock Follies based on the television series written by Howard Schuman. Book by Chloë Moss/ Songs by Howard Schuman and Andy Mackay runs at Chichester Festival Theatre from Mon 24 Jul – Sat 26 Aug You can find other discussions about groundbreaking TV in our Free Thinking archives and available on BBC Sounds including Russell T Davies, Sabina Dosani and Jill Nalder on Depicting AIDS in Drama and It's A Sin Crossroads and TV soaps with Paula Milne, Gail Renard and Russell T Davies Quatermass discussed by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Una McCormack, Claire Langhamer and Matthew Kneale Star Trek with George Takei, Naomi Alderman, Una McCormack and José-Antonio Orosco Oliver Postgate discussed by Sandra Kerr, Daniel Postgate, Neil Brand and Samira Ahmed

Come and see us in Clapham on November 1st? Tickets for our next live show are on sale now: https://link.dice.fm/B708c6703331 In this episode, Joe and Tom break a leg with professional theatre critic David Benedict. They ask him about his favourite biro, whether he's ever had faeces smeared in his face and the time he went to review a Harvey Weinstein production in Leicester. Twice.  New JMS caps and hoodies available here: joemarler.co.uk/shop To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/joemarlershow To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/joemarlershow  To get official show socks, click here: https://www.stand4socks.com/products/joe-marler-show-sock To grow the show on socials, look for @joemarlershow on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Benedict is the Director of Athletics at the University of Connecticut. Joining UConn in 2016, David helped orchestrate the university's move to the BIG EAST Conference, which has been nationally recognized as a dramatic boost for UConn athletics. Coming off of an exciting March Madness National Championship for the UConn men's basketball team, David joins Nick to discuss how the professionalization of youth sports impacts college athletics, the importance of retaining quality coaches that care about the athletes, and how the higher education system can better support student athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did but backwards and in high heels' said cartoonist Bob Thaves. Matthew Sweet is joined by Lucy Bolton, Pamela Hutchinson, David Benedict and Miles Eady to look at her life (1911-1995) and a film career that stretched far beyond the 10 movies she made with Astaire, including an Oscar winning performance in Kitty Foyle. Producer: Torquil MacLeod The BFI season runs to the end of April Many of Ginger Rogers' RKO films are available to watch on iPlayer, including Primrose Path, Kitty Foyle, Vivacious Lady, Carefree and The Gay Divorcee. You can find a whole series of episodes of Free Thinking devoted to film stars including Asta Nielsen, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.

Our 'London Entertainment Correspondent' (!) Elizabeth Dennehy reviews the transformative Almeida Theatre production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Rebecca Frecknall and starring Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran (above). Elizabeth discusses how the direction and performances made it feel as if she was hearing Streetcar for the very first time, and how they scrape off the barnacles of affectation from previous productions; redefine the tragedy of Blanche DuBois; how her feelings are perfectly expressed in David Benedict's review in Variety; how the magic of theatre is not an illusion and more effective when it doesn't try to be; and the fundamental importance of trusting the words, trusting the actors, and most of all, trusting the audience. (Length 20:54)

David Benedict joins us again to talk about what's new at UConn. We talk about Jim Mora's successful first season, advancements in NIL, the new hockey arena, and more. 

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is David Benedict. David was guest number one on the podcast! David and his wife Tabitha have a band together called the Foreign Landers and today marks the release of their incredible new album called Travelers Rest. You can purchase the new album and keep up with the band here! Atomic Habits Link Ali Abdaal Link   Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs     Song clips featured in this episode:   All the songs previewed in this episode are on the new album Travelers Rest