Best Organized Sound Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Joy in the Serious Work of Podcasting - EP 100 22:09

3d ago22:09

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How can reflecting on your podcast journey spark delight in your success? The process of podcasting is serious business. You have to be laser-focused on all the pieces of the spiral—from brainstorming topics to marketing the published episode to starting the next one—and sometimes the subject matter gets dark, especially in the daunting uncertainty…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild’s production of Flora & Ulysses, 6-27-25 54:47

5d ago54:47

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes actors Kyle Roth, Greta Porath, and Jenna Schlatter from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Flora & Ulysses. This play takes us on a zany adventure that begins with Flora, a cynical girl and reader of The Illuminated Adventures of the Amazing Incandesto! comic book and the special issu…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Wendy Placko on her documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village 6/20/25 56:59

13d ago56:59

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to su…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals and Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra, 6-13-25 42:32

17d ago42:32

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features two upcoming music events in Northfield. First, Richard Collman will preview the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals that begin the first week in July. There will be seven recitals for this 18th season. Then guests from Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra share the story behind their conce…

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Canadian Identity in the Indie Podcasting Ecosystem with Kattie Laur - EP 99 46:43

17d ago46:43

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What differentiates Canadian podcasters from their American counterparts, eh? If you think about the first podcast that comes to mind, there’s a pretty good chance it’s American. That’s because podcasting tends to feel—and in many ways actually is—pretty U.S.-centric. But that certainly doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of fantastic, groundbreaking C…

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Improve Your Interviews With Open-Ended Questions - EP 98 15:35

1M ago15:35

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What kinds of questions do you ask your podcast guests? The most engaging podcast episodes—the ones that make for the best conversations and the best listening—are the ones that contain great stories. As the host, you’re always aiming to draw all those details and deep disclosures from your guest. So why does getting the full picture sometimes feel…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Authors of Marianne the Maker - Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan, 5-30-25 56:05

1M ago56:05

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty to celebrate the publication of their new picture book Marianne the Maker. This marvelous story introduces you to a girl with a crackerjack imagination that will inspire readers of all ages to take some time to enjoy your imagination and mak…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Niemisto, Laurie Stegner and Heather Scott preview Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Summer Sounds Concert, 5-23-25 52:32

1M ago52:32

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Host Paula Granquist highlights the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra with CVRO conductor Paul Niemisto, council president Laurie Stegner, and council member Heather Scott. We will preview the upcoming Summer Sounds Concert.By KYMN Radio

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Embrace Curiosity to Grow a Vibrant Podcast Community with Chidinma Azubuike - EP 97 37:24

1M ago37:24

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How can curiosity and commitment to your listener drive your show’s growth? From guest selection to generating advertising revenue, the process of running your own podcast is always challenging and fascinating, and it often calls on you to take big chances. That’s exactly what Chidinma Azubuike discovered when she started “But What Do I Know?” back…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin on new Fred The Bear album 'Just Because', 5-16-25 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin from Fred the Bear to share the story of the new album Just Because. Recorded at the iconic Pachyderm Recording Studio, this record is a heartfelt collection of songs about life, love, and everything in between—capturing the spirit of Fred the Bear like ne…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director and Cast members from Northfield Arts Guild production "Shakespeare in Love" 5-9-25 50:56

2M ago50:56

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Paula Granquist welcomes from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare in Love director Rachel Haider and cast members Will Martin (William Shakespeare), Sara Cronk (Viola DeLesseps), Andy Artley (Lord Wessex), and Brendon Etter (Richard Burbage).By KYMN Radio

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Podcast on Pause? How To Restart or Reimagine Your Show - EP 96 18:33

2M ago18:33

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What does coming back strong from a podcast hiatus look like? In the day-to-day chaos of our lives—balancing work, family, personal time, household upkeep, etc, etc—it’s perfectly understandable if it feels like a bit much to plan, record, publish, and market a podcast on top of that. If you’re thinking about pressing pause on your show, or you alr…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Celebrate Asia Pasifika, 5-2-25 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Paula Granquist welcomes Alyssa Herzog Melby from St. Olaf, Alexus Kreft from the Northfield Public Library and the Northfield History Center, and St. Olaf students John Lutterman and Owen Schwalm to preview the Celebrate Asia Pasifika event at the Northfield Public Library.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Poets Becky Boling and Susan Jaret McKinstry, 4-25-25 54:23

2M ago54:23

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield poets Becky Boling (Here Beyond Small Wonders) and Susan Jaret McKinstry (Tumblehome) to preview their upcoming event at Content Bookstore. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and discover the joy, wonder, glory, and wisdom of poetry.…

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Generative AI: Understanding the Future of Podcasting with Amanda Cupido - EP 95 42:38

2M ago42:38

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How are you using or avoiding artificial intelligence in your podcast? AI is a shiny new offering with loads of possibilities, but a lot of people are also understandably threatened by its wide-reaching and ever-growing abilities. On today’s episode, Mary connects with Amanda Cupido, an adjunct professor, TEDx speaker, podcast producer, and author …

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Peter Geye, Author of A Lesser Light, 4-18-25 55:12

3M ago55:12

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes novelist Peter Geye to discuss A Lesser Light. Set on the rocky shores of Lake Superior at the turn of the 20th century, this is the story of Theodulf, a master lighthouse keeper, and his new wife Willa, a well-educated young woman and a reluctant bride with her eyes to the night sky. The b…

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Be More Choosy About Your Podcast Guests - EP 94 17:55

3M ago17:55

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How can you take your guest episodes beyond a basic Q&A? When you think of a podcast, what comes to mind? If “a mic and two people talking” is your first thought, you’re in good company, but in this episode, Mary encourages you to expand that definition. Your show is about so much more than the interview. That one-time guest isn’t the person who ke…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paradise Center for the Arts - tick, tick...BOOM! 4-4-25 55:26

3M ago55:26

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Will McIntyre, costume designer Abby Engbrecht, and actor Cody Jensen from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of tick, tick... BOOM! This hit musical by Jonathan Larson of Rent fame takes us through his musical theater journey and reminds us to hold on to our dreams.…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director Marc Robinson and cast members of NAG production of The Glass Managerie, 3-28-25 58:31

3M ago58:31

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and the cast of the Northfield Arts Guild production (Felicia Crosby, Maggie Muth, Jonathan Larson, and Paul Gleason) of The Glass Menagerie. This Tennessee Williams drama shares the story of a former Southern Belle, her son and daughter and their struggles to build a…

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Get Serious About Being a Podcast Guest with Julie Fry - EP 93 37:06

3M ago37:06

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What’s the right way to go about being a guest on other podcasts? When’s the last time you went on another show as a guest? As a podcast host, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day requirements of running a podcast. After all, you’re expected to find guests, record episodes, edit episodes, post everything online, and find fresh ways to get…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and FiftyNorth Band, 3-21-25 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (Paul Niemisto, Deesa Staats, Richard Collman) and the FiftyNorth Band (Dan Bergeson, Sandra Voelker, Eric Johnsrud) to preview their upcoming spring concerts.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Christopher Johnston on his new novel 'Where You Come From is Gone', 3-14-25 55:57

4M ago55:57

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Christopher Johnston to discuss his new novel Where you Come From is Gone, a family story set in Northern Minnesota that explores the bonds, pride, legacy, and life cycles of these hard-working commercial fishermen and mink ranching farmers. These characters cope with the trials of r…

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Add Video To Your Podcast with Intention - EP 92 19:35

4M ago19:35

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Video has taken podcasting by storm, but how do you know if it's right for your show? As a podcaster, how are you interacting with and utilizing video? More and more, we’re hearing about creators tacking on this visual element, and platforms like YouTube and Spotify are eagerly showcasing all the success stories of podcasters giving their audience …

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra, 3-7-25 56:42

4M ago56:42

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes music arranger Laurie Stegner, violinists Lisa Olson and Chau Truong, and vocalist Tesfa Wondemagegnehu from the upcoming Bows, Strings, & Contentment community orchestra concert.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Featuring Shari Setchell of Big Woods Movement Collective, 2-28-25 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Shari Setchell, Executive and Artistic Director of Big Woods Movement Collective, an organization founded to create a collective of resilient artists and movers. Through classes and events, Big Woods Movement Collective explores a healthier way of living and being in our minds, bodies and s…

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Podcast Marketing Without Social Media with Amanda Laird - EP 91 46:36

4M ago46:36

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How do you know if social media is really worth it? Social media inundates almost every aspect of our lives these days, from communicating with friends to deciding what to listen to, watch, or buy—all the way down the line to actually listening to, watching, and buying it. So, of course, many podcast creators worry that leaving social media behind …

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Kat Mustatea discusses her new book Voidopolis, 2-21-25 49:33

4M ago49:33

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright, author and award-winning multimedia artist Kat Mustatea. Her new book Voidopolis is an augmented reality artwork from MITBy KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Door Theater on musical production of Legally Blonde, Jr., 2-14-25 53:03

5M ago53:03

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Theater production of Legally Blonde, Jr. The Musical at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.By KYMN Radio

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Your Podcast As Your Own Media Platform - EP 90 19:02

5M ago19:02

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What shifts in podcasting have you noticed in the last few months? In the first episode of 2025, Mary dives right into the changes we’ve seen in podcasting just since last fall. More and more hosts are leaning into partisan politics and using their shows to share their thoughts and concerns with a huge audience. This has further legitimized the ind…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Russ Boyington and students discuss Middle School production 'The Count', 2-7-25 55:30

5M ago55:30

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Russ Boyington and several students from the upcoming production of The Count at the Northfield Middle School. This show puts a new spin on the classic Dracula story.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad discusses Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America,1-24-25 58:48

5M ago58:48

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad to discuss her contributions to Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Public Library Staff highlight events/activities, 1-17-25 53:04

6M ago53:04

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper and librarians Tyler Gardner, Alexus Kreft, and Francisco Murillo to explore the library and highlight upcoming events and activities.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Educator Stephanie Cox and Professor and Filmmaker Chérif Keïta, 1-10-25 57:41

6M ago57:41

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist and educator Stephanie Cox and professor and filmmaker Chérif Keïta to preview their talk and comic book about the South African Nokutela Mdima Dube and her connection to Northfield, Minnesota.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Ray Coudret and Friends and the Music of Bob Dylan, 1-3-25 56:21

6M ago56:21

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Ray Coudret, Iris Harmelink, and Emmett Norrie to preview the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters fundraiser Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bob Dylan.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Featuring Artist Cecelia Condit, 12-27-24 52:11

6M ago52:11

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist Cecelia Condit. She is a storyteller, filmmaker, photographer, installation artist and lyricist. She works within the psychological landscape of contemporary fairy tales, dreams, and poetry. She is a professor emerita in the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres at the Un…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Brenda Massman discusses her novel 'Yet, Here We Are', 12-13-25 51:26

7M ago51:26

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oday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Brenda Massman to discuss Yet, Here We Are, a novel set in 1948 and 1975, that is part love story, part mystery, part drama. https://www.brendakmassman.comBy KYMN Radio

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Your Podcasting Questions Answered and a Year End Break - EP 89 25:23

7M ago25:23

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How are your values guiding your voice, schedule, and future plans for your show? The holiday season is upon us, and that makes this the final 2024 episode of The Podcaster’s Guide to the Visible Voice! Throughout the year, Mary fields tons of questions about all things recording, speaking, and producing. So, here’s a round-up of some of the imposs…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert, 12-6-24 53:41

7M ago53:41

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra to highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert at The Grand Event Center. Guests for Part I: Conductor Laura Geissler, Concert Master Lisa Olson, new violinist Ruthi Henrich Guests for Part 2: Manager and violinist Peter Stegner, ne…

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