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Rumination 73: Trees and Identity
Like just about any other human being, I have a strong attachment to my home and the landscape that surrounds me. I feel incredibly grateful to live in the city of Wollongong—part of the Illawarra region—and enjoy its distinctive, narrow coastline, backed by an escarpment that gives otherwise ignorant Westerners like me a sense of
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62. Three Films with One Idea
I discuss a conceptual shift in my podcasting research, the shock of the (big) HomePod’s discontinuation and finally, three wonderful films that challenge us to think differently. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Links and Show Notes Research Rumination 00:44 So Long, Big HomePod 07:29 Three Films with One Idea 13:29 To Ruminate… 21:08
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61. Absolute Joy with Fiona Finley
My long-time friend (and former drama teacher and boss), Fiona Finley, joins the podcast to explain her love of the arts. She elaborates on her own background in theatre, the value of performance for kids and the importance of liveness. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS
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60. Contemplating Telepresence with Jason Burk
Friend and fellow podcasting co-host Jason Burk joins the virtual rumination lounge! We discuss hobbies, the ever-changing world of online work and education and the effects of open offices and commuting. (Thank you to the really loud, enthusiastic cicadas who kindly featured intermittently throughout the episode.) Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro |
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59. Playing to the Audience with Evan Kerr
My long-time friend Evan joins the podcast to discuss his experience as a pianist and music teacher. He also shares his thoughts on how digital technology has been transforming performance and education. Links and Show Notes A Dark Cave — 01:03 Performance Roles — 09:36 Acoustic Space — 18:10 Digital Effects on Music Education —
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58. Lounge Bite: Earth at Night
I review a stunning documentary series that sheds light (literally) on amazing animal behaviour. Beware of minor spoilers: I have strong opinions to share, even when I only have five minutes. Links and Show Notes
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Embracing mini
Ever since the launch of iPhone 6 back in 2014, I’ve enjoyed having a larger display. Web pages became easier to read and navigate, photos looked even more spectacular and on-screen keyboards began to feel less cramped. Still with the increase in size, I missed the feeling of the iPhones 3G, 4 and 5 that
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57. Running Through a Maze with Natasha Kandilas Feld
Natasha joins me on the lounge for the first episode of 2021! We reflect on our recent visit to one of the most unusual, niche amusement parks in Australia, called Granties Maze, then share memories of trips to theme parks from when we were kids. We then ruminate on the difference in experiencing such places
Lounge Ruminator
by Martin Feld
Lounge Ruminator 