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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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A podcast anthology of speculative fiction with music as a theme. Science fiction, fantasy, and slipstream tales include stories of a future world where music has been lost, office workers whose imbedded soundtracks direct their lives, the Martian superstar who doesn't want to play anymore, singers who can compel men to kill with the sound of their voices, and more. The eight episodes present short stories by Keyan Bowes, Ernest Hogan, Elaine Isaak, Lejon A. Johnson, Jack Mangan, Rick Novy, Lon Prater, Caroline Rhodes, and Michelle M. Welch, and some of the episodes feature performances or original music by the authors.

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Episode 8: The Rise and Fall of Paco Cohen and the Mariachis of Mars, by Ernest Hogan 36:01

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The Nuzoom corporation chooses talented custodian Paco Cohen to create popular music to improve the morale of the transplanted workers of Mars, but Paco has other ideas. Featuring original music by Jack Mangan. This story originally appeared in the April 2001 issue of Analog . [Explicit language]

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Episode 7: Serenade, by Michelle M. Welch 24:50

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A musician loses her ability to hear music in an accident. When an experimental technology promises to restore it, what else will she lose? Featuring music performed by the author.

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Episode 6: Flash fiction double-feature 21:25

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"She Shall Have Music" by Keyan Bowes: Little Tina is emitting music, bewildering her worried parents. What can it possibly be? This story appears in the forthcoming print anthology Cheer Up, Universe. // "Knell" by Lejon A. Johnson: A church bell rings in a dying community, heralding the fate that awaits it.…

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Episode 5: Twelve Bar Blues, by Jack Mangan 31:05

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A hot inner city night. Betrayals, lovers, and dark plans. The music reveals all secrets when brothers and friends take the stage at the Twelve Bar. Featuring original music by the author. [Explicit language]

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Episode 4: Song for the Sea, by Elaine Isaak 39:04

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In a fortress built of shipwrecks, a young singer searches for the courage to defy a wizard's voice. A prequel to Isaak's novels The Singer's Crown, The Eunuch's Heir, and The Bastard Queen. A version of this story first appeared as an Amazon Short in 2006.

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Episode 3: Post-Apocalyptic Guitar in G Minor, by Caroline Rhodes 38:46

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A young boy's love of music brings hope to a post-apocalyptic world. Featuring original music by the author, arranged and performed by Jack Mangan.

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Episode 2: Black Orchid, by Rick Novy 22:46

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When depression takes a physical form, flautist Maricel must defeat the monster before it can defeat her. Featuring original music by the author.

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Episode 1: Prelude to a Theme by Dougie Franz, by Lon Prater 20:47

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