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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Also this is one of the finest examples of podcasting media. Definitely made me appreciate Dolly Parton &!her impact in new ways.

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I recommend to you this podcast series about Dolly Parton by Jad Abumrad (creator of Radio Lab). You may ask: how did a MacArthur Award winning pub radio guy meet Dolly? Because she personally funded his father's vaccine research, that's how. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dol...

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Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts

The story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I am co-organizing a special session on "Inclusive Acoustics" for the upcoming ASA conference in Baltimore. Submissions are due August 17. Message me if you would like more details on submitting! Or please share with anyone you think might be interested. #acoustics #sound 🔊🎤🎧

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

My department at Stetson is seeking an individual to teach one section of Graphic Design (DIGA 221) in the Fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of teaching the same course again in Spring 2027. Can be online. Please share with potential leads! www.stetson.edu/administrati...

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Night launches have their own atmosphere. The rocket's glow seems brighter against the dark sky, and the rumble and crackle feel amplified by the stillness. Recorded near Vandenberg during a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch while visiting with the PASCAL team from BYU. 🔊 Sound on.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Currently embedded with the PASCAL team from BYU who are lead by Dr Kent Gee & study rocket acoustics. We started our week with a 12-hour road trip out to Vandenberg Space Force Base. Looking forward to seeing how the launch facilities compare with Canaveral. 🚀

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Now on Bandcamp: Postcards from Canaveral! Created for a documentary video commissioned by Canaveral National Seashore, these four tracks take you on a tour through one of Florida's most distinctive soundscapes. Listen here: nathanwolek.bandcamp.com/album/postca...

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Postcards from Canaveral, by Nathan Wolek

4 track album

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

To celebrate today's Artemis III crew announcement, here's my field recording from Artemis II's launch, captured about 12 miles from Launch Complex 39B. Headphones or speakers recommended to hear the low crackle. 🌎🚀 🌕

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This is the way. History of sound recording should be taught to every music undergrad. Starting a reading list with two of my favorites. What are some others?

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our Young Sound Seekers documentary is now on YouTube! You can watch it here with audio description: m.youtube.com/watch?v=xaLL...

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Postcards from Canaveral

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Hey, that’s a photo of Andy Slater working with some Young Sound Seekers! Check out this article for @transom.bsky.social by Andrew Leland.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Teaching MIDI composition in Logic Pro to my intro students & workshopping a new analogy. The piano roll & step sequencer are like working with Lego bricks. The loop library is like working with pre-assembled furniture. Did I pick this up somewhere? If so, would like to cite my source!

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

If you need some slow TV as a distraction today, I recommend watching Artemis II roll out to the launch pad. Unfortunately, the soundtrack is underwhelming. 1/3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVn...

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NASA's Artemis II Live Views from Kennedy Space Center

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🎥 Postcards from Canaveral — Screening Today! If you missed the premiere in New Smyrna Beach, catch it on Values Day here in DeLand! 📍 Tri-C (Cross-Cultural Center) — 145 E Michigan Ave 🗓️ Today, Nov. 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM 🎬 Postcards from Canaveral screens around 6–6:30 PM

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

For those outside of Volusia, our county council recently pulled funding for arts organizations. These were local grants made to local organizations using local tax dollars. 1/6

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Visited our local morning TV news program to talk about Young Sound Seekers and Stetson University. Glad I was joined by Marvel and Chaylee, who shared their perspective as students working on this experiential learning project. Watch the video here: www.fox35orlando.com/video/1717599

Sitting on set in armchairs during our interview. The anchor and I are discussing something and gesturing with our hands. Anchor Stephanie Rivas sits on the left, while myself, Marvel Olson, and Chaylee Martin are lined up on the right.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

"Canaveral National Seashore is the best classroom I've ever worked in. Every time I lead a Young Sound Seekers excursion or take students from Stetson, I am filled with gratitude that we have a place like Canaveral nearby. 1/4

Dr. Nathan standing at a podium in the ACA Harris Theatre. Members of the audience in the first two rows can be seen in the foreground with their backs to the camera. On the screen behind me is the title card for our documentary, Postcards from Canaveral. The subtitle reads "an audio tour by Young Sound Seekers."

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🌊🎥👂 TONIGHT! Join us for the premiere of Postcards from Canaveral at the Atlantic Center for the Arts main campus (New Smyrna Beach). Doors open 6:30, Event starts 7:00 P.M. Our planned program should last about an hour. 1/3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWn...

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Stetson Students Featured in Local Documentary

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🔊🐦🌊 Waves, wildlife, wind. Discover the soundscape of Canaveral in Postcards from Canaveral. Film premiere Sept. 26, 7 PM @ Atlantic Center for the Arts. Free event. Bring a friend!

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

✨👂 Experience Canaveral through the ears of Young Sound Seekers. Postcards from Canaveral premieres Sept. 26, 7 PM @ Atlantic Center for the Arts. Free & open to the public. Join us next Friday IN ONE WEEK!

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

🌊🎥 Don’t miss the premiere of Postcards from Canaveral! Sept. 26, 7 PM @ Atlantic Center for the Arts (NSB). A 26-min film celebrating the voices & soundscapes of Canaveral Nat’l Seashore. Free & open to all!

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

This tracks with my story. People outside academia are always confused why I moved from Florida to Hawaii, then back to Florida a year later. Short answer: tenure-track position near family.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Pointless is streaming on Prime in USA! My favorite UK game show. If I told you about this show when I got back from Scotland, check it out! www.amazon.com/gp/video/det...

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Watch Pointless | Prime Video

A game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Thank you, Brian! Adding this to the resource links for my #SoundDesign students this semester.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Listen up for the true call of a bald eagle. Not what you typically hear from movies & TV. #bioacoustics #SoundDesign 👂 🦅

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

These anti-AI tropes are far older than 1980s synths. Don’t forget this gem by Sousa in 1906 writing against “the multiplication of the various music-reproducing machines.” 1/2 ocw.mit.edu/courses/21m-...

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

One of my big summer projects has been working on this documentary. I am excited to say that we are close to sharing the finished video with the public. Please make plans to join us for this premiere event in New Smyrna Beach. It's FREE and open to EVERYONE. 1/3

Title card from the documentary. The image shows a wooden ramp descending toward the beach with the Atlantic Ocean filling the horizon. Text reads, "Postcards from Canaveral. An audio tour by Young Sound Seekers."

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Layover in Atlanta airport, standing alone while others stopped at restrooms. I was clutching a small MIDI keyboard that didn’t fit in my bags. Suddenly a wheel chair approaches with Little Richard. He spots keyboard, smiles & points at me, then lets out a lengthy “heeeey!” as porter pushes past.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

LOUDER! (so the people using leaf blowers can hear you)

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Interesting study about the potential motivations for #DawnChorus among birds.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Super excited to see these hit the NPS website! Our collection of six Young Sound Seekers activities are now available for download!!! 1/2 www.nps.gov/teachers/cla...

Screenshot from the web page linked in this post. The title reads, "Young Sound Seekers Listening Activities, Complete Collection." There is a link at the top to Download Lesson Plan. The bottom of the page contains our introductory statement.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Getting ready to leave for New Orleans & the Acoustical Society of America meeting. I'm excited to present in the education block about a speed of sound demo developed for Young Sound Seekers. My lesson design uses common field recording gear to make the speed of sound audible in real-time. 1/2

Title slide from my presentation. Two young men from Young Sound Seekers outside wearing headphones. Kyle stands next to a microphone about to clap his hands together. Francesco's hands are folded together resting along with his chin on top of his mobility cane. The text reads: "An audible speed of sound in air demonstration for outdoor settings. Dr. Nathan Wolek, Professor of Digital Arts. Lydia Pfund Endowed Professor. Stetson University."

A diagram of the equipment setup using emojis. Curved lines between the graphics represent cable connections. The first mic is closest to the field recorder on the left & connected by a curved line to channel one. Next to the first mic is a set of hands clapping. The second mic on the right is connected by a curved line that stretches across the slide & meets channel two of the field recorder. A double headed arrow sits between the two mics to convey distance with text that reads "greater than 100 feet, greater than 30 meters." A pair of headphones is also connected to the field recorder by a curved line. The text at the top reads: "Wolek - Speed of Sound Demo."

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

@davidhendy.bsky.social Spotted your book in the Chicago Public Library today! #noise #listening

Close up of books on metal library shelves. The bindings face out so that people can read the titles printed on them. Among other titles about listening sit 2 copies of “Noise” by David Hendy.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Wednesday - Today was filled with culture. Spent the day at the Art Institute… 🎨🧑‍🎨 1/2

Exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago. The 3 story, grey stone building looks wide and flat with grey skies behind it. The central entrance sits at the top of stairs that are about half the length of building, and is framed by a triangular roof peak. The three windows above each door are tall rectangles with a semi-circle on top. This shape is mimicked by the stone work on either side of the entrance.

Bethany shows her Grandpa details on Seurat painting. The 7 feet by 10 feet painting title is “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”. It depicts Parisians enjoying leisure time on the banks of the Seine River. The painting uses tiny dots, a technique known as pointillism. Bethany is just a few feet away from the surface on the right, showing her Grandpa the brushstroke details.

Bethany imitates pose in Andy Warhol self portrait. The painting is square, only about 20 inches tall & wide. The color palette is limited, with only three shades of green & a pink. His chin is resting on left hand, with the fingers loosely arranged. He stares softly at the viewer. Bethany stands to the right of the painting doing her best imitation of his pose.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Tuesday, part 2 - Took the L to Wrigley Field. Many updates to the ballpark since the last time we were here, but the atmosphere remains unmatched in baseball. This is the greatest place to watch a game, especially when the Cubs score 3 in the 9th to walk off with a win! ⚾️ 🧢

Our family poses for a photo under the iconic red billboard at the corner of Clark & Addison in daylight. It reads “Wrigley Field, home of Chicago Cubs. Marlins vs Cubs, 6:40 PM.” From left to right is Amy, my dad, Bethany, me, & Penny.

Dad’s selfie from our seats in row 13 behind home plate. On the field, the visiting team is taking batting practice. The historic manual score board looms over the outfield bleachers. Beyond left & right field, there are giant video boards. Both have messages welcoming fans to Wrigley Field.

The final score on the left field video board. The graphic has a green background and mostly white lettering. It reads “Final, Marlins 4, Cubs 5.” The box score below it shows the runs inning by inning, including the 3 scored by the Cubs in the bottom of the ninth.

Harry Carry statue after dark. This large bronze statue features the famous broadcaster from about the thigh up. He wears a light jacket and oversized eyeglasses. He seems to reach out towards the crowd with his microphone, a gesture he used often during the 7th inning stretch. Behind him, there are neon signs for “Chicago Cubs” & “Budweiser Bleachers”.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Tuesday, part 1 - Spent the morning & early afternoon exploring the Loop & River on foot. 🏙️🚶🏻‍♂️

Looking North across the Chicago River at DuSable Bridge. On the water, a tour boat heads east toward Lake Michigan. Across the river are the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, skyscrapers from the 1920s. The Wrigley Building has an almost white stone facade, an unusual triangular footprint, and a clock tower. The Tribune Tower has a darker stone facade and neo-gothic details, like the flying buttresses at the top of its tower.

Cloud Gate sculpture by Anish Kapoor, also known as “the bean” because of its distinctive shape. Its surface is a polished silver mirror that reflects the sky & buildings. People in Millennium Park dot the plaza that surrounds this sculpture, with many taking selfies of their own reflections. Behind it lies the edge of Chicago’s skyline where it ends before the lakefront parks.

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. The circular base is approximately 100 feet across. Multiple jets and sculptures jet water up toward a central peak about 20 feet high. Behind it lies the edge of Chicago’s skyline where it ends before the lakefront parks.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Monday - Rented a car & went searching for places we used to live. 🏡🚙 For Amy & I, our first apartment in Rogers Park & second apartment in Evanston. 1/2

A courtyard apartment building. A metal gate closes off the entrance to the central courtyard that sits in the middle of the U shaped building. It is 3 stories tall with a light red brick facade & sandstone accents.

Amy and I pose outside for a photo in front of the door that leads to our first apartment. The door is painted wood with 3 large glass panels. A mixture of brick & sandstone accents frame the doorway. Above the door, you can see the numbers 1445.

A walk up apartment building. The dark red brick facade is 3 stories tall with two entrances facing the street. The doorways are raised several steps above street level. The photo looks through a tree taller than the building but without leaves in the center, and two cars parallel parked on the street. On the left and right are shorter trees blooming with dark pink flowers.

Amy and I pose outside for a photo in front of the door that leads to our second apartment. The door is on a landing 3 steps above street level, where we stand. The doorway is painted wood with a grid of small glass panels. The sandstone accents frame the doorway completely. On the door glass, you can see the numbers 904 & 906.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Hello Chicago! 👋 Spending a few days in the Windy City with dad & my family. Less than 24 hours & we’ve already checked 2 things off our must-do list: ✅ ride the L 🚃 ✅ eat deep dish pizza 🍕

Downtown Chicago, looking across Ida B Wells Drive. Cars pass in the foreground. A mural is on the side of a building across the street. In the distance is Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower), the city’s tallest skyscraper.

Bethany & Amy seated inside the L train. Only Bethany’s eyes are seen through an opening in a partition, while Amy smiles behind her.

Dad seated inside an L train. He has one hand on his large suitcase & the other elbow propped against the seat beside him.

The family gathered around a table about to eat pizza. All five people a looking at the camera & smiling. Our plates each hold a slice waiting for us to begin eating.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Group photo with the Young Sound Seekers. This photo was taken on the Stetson campus at our final monthly outing. The group of 19 is posing by Holler fountain, a landmark in the center of campus. Behind us are tall palm trees, while the ground beneath us is brick pavers.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Any #bioacoustic folks able to help identify an underwater ultrasonic source (25-40 kHz)? My students & I picked this up when both boats & dolphins were in the area. Not sure if the origin is human or dolphin. I have slowed it to quarter speed. soundcloud.com/digastetson/...

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Ultrasonic Whistles

Unidentified ultrasonic sound. The source of the sound is uncertain, though we hypothesize it could be dolphins, which we spotted visually in the area. The hydrophone was positioned approximately 6

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Today was the final monthly excursion for @yngsoundseekers. Lots of emotions as I reflect on 5 years of adventures with these kids. Above all, I'm super proud of all that we accomplished together! #soundscape #FieldRecording #listening 1/3

My thank you award. A small, golden statue shaped like a microphone. On the black base reads the white letters "YSS", which is an acronym I frequently use in emails. Eve got one too.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Our senior exhibition opens this week! Super proud of the work these #Stetson students have created. Open now through May 10. If you are in the area, make plans to experience it for yourself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCf...

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Behind the Scenes: Senior Show Installation

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

So true. Amen Break is essential music history for the last 50 years.

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I've been co-teaching our senior class this year & mentoring many projects. We are installing in the gallery now & getting ready to open their group exhibition. If you live in & around DeLand, please make plans to join us on April 17 for the opening reception! handartcenter.org/calendar/cre...

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Creative Arts Senior Exhibition | Hand Art Center

Experience Creative Arts Senior Exhibition at the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, a museum located at Stetson University, Deland, Florida

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Nathan Wolek @profwolek.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today, my DIGA 260V students had fun putting together this short demo of film sound differences. Pretty effective summary of the sonic differences between a camera mic, boompole, & wireless lav. youtu.be/TdWCBWEvrjo

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DIGA 260V: film sound differences

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