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LibriVox Community Podcast #120

Posted on December 18, 2011 by | Posted in For Volunteers, Librivox Community Podcast, News, Podcast | Comments: Comments Off on LibriVox Community Podcast #120

Listen to LibriVox Community Podcast #120 hosted by Bob Gonzalez (bobgon55).

[audio:http://www.archive.org/download/librivox_community_2011/librivox_community_podcast_120.mp3]

Duration: 48m. 39s.

Part Two of a two-part series on Performing Poetry on LibriVox.

With contributions from: Lucy Perry, Martin Geeson, Algy Pug, Leonard Wilson and TriciaG.

Bob Gonzalez – Introduction & Preview 00:00

Lucy Perry on hosting the 5th Anniversary podcast 01:58

Bob Gonzalez shrewdly analyzes Lucy Perry’s story 04:34

TriciaG’s persuasive promo for Faust II 07:00

Bob Gonzalez rambling on about performing poetry 08:14

Martin Geeson Part 1 – On the poetry voice 11:22

Bob Gonzalez interrupting with some further comments on Dylan Thomas 16:25

Algy Pug Part 1 on Poetry 18:28

Martin Geeson Part 2 21:32

Algy Pug Part 2 25:20

Leonard Wilson on performing poetry 29:54

Bob Gonzalez nattering on about reading vs. performing poetry 37:05

Martin Geeson Part 3 38:27

TriciaG – A blooper reel 44:13

Bob Gonzalez – Conclusion & Outro 48:05

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Recent past LibriVox Community Podcast files can be found at our spot on: Archive.org and archived shows for previous years can be found at: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Archived shownotes for the Community Podcast can be found at:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/

And the rss feed for those shownotes is:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/feed

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LibriVox Community Podcast #119

Posted on December 11, 2011 by | Posted in For Volunteers, Librivox Community Podcast, News, Podcast | Comments: Comments Off on LibriVox Community Podcast #119

Listen to LibriVox Community Podcast #119 hosted by Bob Gonzalez (bobgon55).

[audio:http://www.archive.org/download/librivox_community_2011/librivox_community_podcast_119.mp3]

Duration: 33m. 47s.

Part One of a two-part series on Performing Poetry on LibriVox.

With contributions from: Scott Werner, Lars Rolander, Lucy Perry, Carol Box, Piotrek81, Rhonda Federman, Timothy Ferguson, and TriciaG.

Bob Gonzalez – Introduction & Preview 00:00

Scott Werner, KZ88 – Thanks to LibriVox 01:09

Lars Rolander – Branching out into reading poetry, How to find new poetry 03:48

The Weekly Poem: November 11, 2005
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae 06:30

Lucy Perry on the Weekly Poetry & Excerpt from her favorite reader 08:24

Carol Box on her poetry experience & excerpts from Algy Pug and Leonard Wilson 12:59

Piotrek81 on reading poetry on LibriVox 16:51

Rhonda Federman on her experience and thoughts on reading poetry 18:54

Bob Gonzalez on rhapsodes ancient and contemporary 20:15

Timothy Ferguson on an under-represented Australian poet 23:50

TriciaG – A blooper reel 28:24

Bob Gonzalez – Conclusion & Outro 32:26

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To Subscribe to the Librivox Community Podcast, go to:
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http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=203970211

Recent past LibriVox Community Podcast files can be found at our spot on: Archive.org and archived shows for previous years can be found at: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Archived shownotes for the Community Podcast can be found at:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/

And the rss feed for those shownotes is:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/feed

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Spiritual December

Posted on November 30, 2011 by | Posted in about LibriVox, Blog, Monthly Picks, News | Comments: 7 Comments on Spiritual December

The year draws to a close, and many people use this time for retro- and introspection. Maybe the folllowing 10 gems from our catalog will help you on your spiritual journey.

Let’s start with the obvious: Christmas! You know the story: Bethlehem, manger, shepherds, star, three wise men,… Well, there is also the Story of the other Wise Man, who got lost on the way… Listen to the story by Henry van Dyke to find out if he reached his goal in the end.

Great similarities there are between the story of Jesus and that of John the Baptist. His life starts around the same time, and ends almost equally tragic: through the sheer stubbornness of Salome. Listen to our dramatic production of Oscar Wilde’s play.

Henryk Sienkiewicz tells about the burning of Rome by Emperor Nero, and the love that blossoms in its ruins between the Roman Marcus Vinicius and the Christian Lygia, in his famous book Quo Vadis.

“Where are you going?” is also asked of Evan McIan and James Turnbull. The devout Catholic and convinced atheist wander about to find a good spot for their duel. Whether the former gains satisfaction from the latter for insulting the Virgin Mary can be read in G. K. Chesterton’s novel The Ball and the Cross.

Seeking satisfaction and revenge was the cause for the War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The big battle shall start tomorrow, but the warrior Arjuna has doubts over the killing. This is when Krishna takes him aside and their talk is recorded as the Bhagavad Gita, the central text of Hindu theology. This recording is also available in German.

Buddhism is the other important Eastern religion, and it goes back to the prince Gautama Buddha, who left his palace to seek enlightenment. Read the famous Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse to delve deeper into the life of Buddha.

The prophet Mohammed is considered the founder of Islam, as its most sacred text has been written down by him. Since then, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran has been sought for by countless people. This specific translation is by Mohammed M. Pickthall.

Mary Antin’s family left their Jewish traditions behind in Russia, when they emigrated to America. Read Mary’s touching accout of their new life in The Promised Land where they hoped to find peace and acceptance.

The ancestors of Charles Alexander Eastman, also known as Ohiyesa, emigrated also to North America, albeit thousands of years ago. Read The Soul of the Indian for an in depth view of their unique religion.

Let’s get back to where we started: Christmas. If baking cookies, wrapping presents and other holiday activities contribute to a heightened feeling of stress rather than spirituality, take a break with the first volume of our Hymn Collection.

Happy holidays to people of all faiths!

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LibriVox Community Podcast #118

Posted on November 23, 2011 by | Posted in For Volunteers, Librivox Community Podcast, News, Podcast | Comments: Comments Off on LibriVox Community Podcast #118

Listen to LibriVox Community Podcast #118 hosted by Bob Gonzalez (bobgon55).

[audio:http://www.archive.org/download/librivox_community_2011/librivox_community_podcast_118.mp3]

Duration: 59m. 33s.

A Podcast of Thanksgiving, Praise and Tribute of LibriVox readers and other volunteers.

With contributions from: Carol Box, Algy Pug, TriciaG, Lars Rolander, Availle, libraryanne, Martin Geeson, Lucy Perry, Jim Postlewaite, and Jim Mowatt and Sean McGaughey (ductapeguy).

Bob Gonzalez Intro and Preview: A Thanksgiving Show 00:00
Carol Box A Cornucopia of Praise 01:57

Jim & Sean (Part 1) Podcasts are hard work 04:23
Bob Gonzalez Comments on podcast hosting 06:44

Algy Pug (Part 1) On Henry V trio 08:20
Jim & Sean (Part 2) Highlights of past podcasts 12:01

TriciaG Bloopers Part 1 – Vocal Flubs 13:38
Lars Rolander On Edgar Rice Burroughs 18:28

Availle 03:47 On Better Angel by Richard Meeker 22:54
Jim & Sean (Part 3) iPod & Philosophy plus 26:52

Betty (libraryanne) On the Christmas Carol collections 29:00
Martin Geeson On J.C. Guan 29:53

Jim & Sean (Part 4) Public domain LibriVox contrib 35:55
Algy Pug (Part 2) On Lucy Perry 38:26

Lucy Perry A Cornucopia of Praise and Thanks 40:12
Jim Postlewaite Thankful for LibriVox 44:38

Jim & Sean (Part 5) Tribute to Alan David Drake 46:46
Algy Pug Part 3 On Jason Mills 48:45

Bob Gonzalez Tribute to Philippa (russiandoll) 51:38
TriciaG Bloopers Part 2 – Animals & birds interrupting 54:39

Jim & Sean (Part 6) Finale – Final thanks 57:12
Bob Gonzalez Outro: Future Podcasts 58:33

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To Subscribe to the Librivox Community Podcast, go to:
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Recent past LibriVox Community Podcast files can be found at our spot on: Archive.org and archived shows for previous years can be found at: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Archived shownotes for the Community Podcast can be found at:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/

And the rss feed for those shownotes is:
http://librivox.org/category/librivox-community-podcast/feed

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