最佳Life Partners播客 (2024)

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23. Grateful Gatherings: The Friendsgiving Episode 46:15

11d ago46:15

46:15

In this episode, we dive into the heartwarming tradition of Friendsgiving, exploring its origins and how it has become a cherished celebration among friends. We'll discuss the importance of showing gratitude to both friends and family. Plus, we'll chat about the delicious dishes that make Friendsgiving special. Join us for a feast of friendship and…

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22. New Beginnings: Season 2 Kickoff 47:12

25d ago47:12

47:12

In this exciting premiere of Season 2, we take a trip down memory lane and recap the highlights from Season 1. We'll reintroduce ourselves, sharing a bit about how we’ve grown since our last episode. Then, we’ll give you an exclusive sneak peek into what Season 2 has in store. Join us as we embark on another thrilling journey together!…

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21. Looking Back, Moving Forward: Season Finale Reflections on Our Podcast Journey 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In this first season finale episode, we take a moment to reflect on our incredible journey. We candidly discuss what worked well for us, but it wouldn’t be a true reflection without acknowledging the bumps along the way. Join us as we celebrate the growth, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments that made this podcast a truly remarkable adventu…

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20. Soulful Conversations: Exploring the Depths of Faith and Belief 1:20:50

9M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

TW: Talk of suicide 46:20-50:55 In this episode we delve into the realm of religion, spirituality, and faith. We open up about our personal experiences and share our own journeys in discovering what the concepts mean to us. Additionally, we listen and discuss answers we received from our friends and listeners regarding questions about the topic. It…

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19. It’s a Love Story, Baby, Just Say Yes! 1:34:49

10M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

Join us as we dive into the topic of looooove. We go hard for platonic love, but this week we finally discuss romantic love in honor of Valentine’s Day. We share our thoughts on having been single throughout our 20s, our fears with putting ourselves out there in the modern dating age, and what our ideal weddings would look like.…

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18. Book/Movie Club: The Iron Claw 1:25:14

10M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Tune in as we discuss the emotional rollercoaster that is the movie, The Iron Claw. We share our thoughts on the movie, parents’ unfair expectations on their children, and Zac Efron (obviously). We also share a lot of new updates.由Consuelo & Melissa

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17. Navigating Friendship Breakups: When to Let Go and Embracing New Beginnings 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

In this episode, we’ll explore the different reasons why friendship breakups happen, discuss the signs that indicate it’s time to move on, and explore the positive and negative aspects that come with these experiences. It’ll be an insightful and relatable conversation about the complexities of friendships. Links mentioned in the episode - 20 Questi…

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16. New Year, New Goals 1:01:11

11M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Grab your PLP and come have an insightful conversation with us. In this episode, we’ll dive into our personal experiences from last year, discuss our thoughts on New Year’s resolutions, and share our exciting goals for the year ahead. It’ll be a fun and inspiring conversation to kickstart 2024!由Consuelo & Melissa

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15. Fish Bowl Fridays – Spillin’ the Tea & Refresquerías! 1:06:46

11M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

In this episode, we'll chat about the delicious offerings at a local refresquería, answer listener questions, and have a great time catching up. Get ready for some lively conversation and tasty sips!由Consuelo & Melissa

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14. Festive Fun and Holiday Memories 1:02:32

11M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

In this episode, we'll dive into the wonderful world of holiday traditions. From finding meaningful ornaments for the tree to cozying up by the fire with hot cocoa, we'll share our favorite ways to make this season merry and bright. We'll reminisce about the joyous moments that make this time of year so special. Get ready for a jolly and festive co…

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13. The Great War! – Taylor Swift Song Draft 1:13:40

12M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Join us as we dive into the world of Taylor Swift's music and reminisce about our unforgettable experience at The Eras Tour. We'll be drafting our favorite songs and sharing our thoughts on each era. Get ready for a lively discussion filled with love for Taylor's incredible talent and the magic of her live performances!…

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12. Friend in laws - Frank 1:10:36

1y ago1:10:36

1:10:36

In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our college turned life long friend Frank! Get ready for some funny stories and nostalgic moments as we catch up with him. It's going to be a blast! Also, find out how Frank feels about platonic relationships and what the first episode of the podcast meant to him.…

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11. A Journey of Giving Back 1:04:27

1y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Join us as we reflect on our meaningful community service experiences and share our heartfelt thoughts on the impact it has had on us.由Consuelo & Melissa

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10. Navigating Grief 1:17:45

1y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Grab a comfort item and your PLP as we dive into the emotional journey of grief and the different ways people cope with loss, providing insights and support for those going through the grieving process. We also talk about the history of and share fun facts about Día de Los Muertos.由Consuelo & Melissa

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9. Book/Movie Club: Red White and Royal Blue 37:45

1y ago37:45

37:45

Join us for a royal love affair! In this episode, we'll dive deep into both the book and movie adaptation of "Red, White, and Royal Blue." We'll explore the similarities and differences between the two, discussing what worked well and what could have been better. Get ready for a lively conversation filled with passionate opinions and insightful ana…

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8. Superstitions Unveiled: From Black Cats to Broken Mirrors 1:15:03

1y ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Explore the fascinating world of superstitions and learn about their origins, cultural significance, and whether these PLPs believe in them. Melissa and Consuelo also share their spooky encounters, or lack thereof, with the paranormal world.由Consuelo & Melissa

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7. Avoiding Travel Fails: The Dos and Don'ts 57:14

1y ago57:14

57:14

Ready to level up your travel game? We're sharing the top dos and don'ts to help you navigate any trip with your PLP like a pro. Tune in and avoid those travel mishaps!由Consuelo & Melissa

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6. Fish Bowl Fridays - Lemon Drops & Listener Questions 57:55

1y ago57:55

57:55

Join us for a lively special episode of Fish Bowl Fridays, where we mix refreshing lemon drops and dive into answering questions from our awesome listeners! Also, listen in as we present our first local spot!由Consuelo & Melissa

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5. Amigos forever: Celebrating 16 years and our Hispanic roots 52:51

1y ago52:51

52:51

It's a double celebration! Join us as we mark 16 years of friendship and pay a tiny tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month! We explore friendiversaries and what it means for us to be labeled as Latinas. Also, enjoy our first segment of Michael’s Minute. Grab your PLP for this fun filled episode as we discuss these interesting topics.…

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4. Our Producer - Michael 59:22

1y ago59:22

59:22

Step into the extraordinary world of our multi-talented producer, Michael! From editing wizardry to social media mastery, he's the backbone of our podcast. Join us as we uncover his remarkable story, exploring his invaluable role behind the scenes and the dedication he brings to every aspect of our show.…

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3. Friend in laws - Liliana 1:31:05

1+ y ago1:31:05

1:31:05

On this special episode, the first of many to come, we catch up with our long-time mutual friend and social media influencer, Lili. We all share memories of how we met and everything in between. And to top it off, we conclude with Lili's unique perspective on platonic relationships. Stay tuned for an episode filled with nostalgia and valuable insig…

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2. Aries, Leos, and Birthday Surprises, Oh My! 1:18:19

1+ y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Grab a slice of cake and join us for a delightful conversation about birthdays and astrology with your platonic life partner! From sharing birthday memories to discussing the quirks of your zodiac signs, this episode is a perfect blend of stargazing and sweet indulgence.由Consuelo & Melissa

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1. Our Story 1:12:58

1+ y ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Join us on the debut episode of Platonic Life Partners as we share our story of how we met, our definition of platonic relationships, funny stories, and what we appreciate about the other. Tune in for an honest and entertaining conversation about the beauty of platonic connections. Follow us across all social media @plppodcast94 or email us at plat…

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Teaser Trailer 0:39

1+ y ago0:39

0:39

Intro teaser to our podcast coming soon on August 7th, 2023.由Consuelo & Melissa

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Music or muddle: Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony 1:11:58

2y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Shostakovich had never had it worse: his latest opera, Lady Macbeth, had been panned. And not just by an ordinary critic: Joseph Stalin himself had paid a visit to the opera house. The official Soviet opinion of the work? “Muddle instead of music.” Shostakovich therefore pulled his Symphony No. 4 out of rehearsals and regrouped. He determined to wr…

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The best cadenza ever? Prokofiev and Ma Vlast 1:26:50

2y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Have you ever “discovered” a major piece, live, in the concert hall? Nathan remembers sitting right next to a big star performing Prokofiev’s second Piano Concerto, with its massive and breathtaking first-movement cadenza. Then he and Akiko talk about sitting right next to another big star this week for the same piece. They also reminisce about tho…

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Stand Partners “Four” Life 1:04:50

2y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

This week’s landmark episode marks the return of Akiko, plus a pair of fellow stand partners for life: violists Kate Reddish and Eric Lea! We discuss the slings and arrows of a career in music, what you can and can’t get from music school, what it’s like to be part of a string-playing pair, and much more. Kate Reddish is a Los Angeles-based freelan…

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Travis Maril, Violympic Champion 59:52

2y ago59:52

59:52

I’m joined in the backyard this week by Violympian and VMC participant Travis Maril, as well as his fellow USC alum and my Director of Operations, Kate Reddish. Our wide-ranging conversation includes no small measure of pedagogical geekery, as well as such diverse topics as Tae Kwon Do bribery and Michael Jordan’s private Space Jam gym. Violist Tra…

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Kerstin Tenney and the Light Album 1:03:16

2y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Nathan, Kerstin and Kate (and Kate’s SPFL Eric) in Pasadena Today I’m talking with Kerstin Tenney, VMC violinist par excellence, as well as my Director of Operations, violist (and VMC alumna par equally excellence) Kate Reddish. We talk about Kerstin’s musical education, her experience in the Virtuoso Master Course, and the new album she’s recorded…

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Tour-ready? Copland 3, Mahler 1, and more 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

1:13:48

It’s tour time! While you’re listening, we’ll be flying, driving, and playing our way through Boston, New York, Mexico City, and Guanajuato. So to kick off the trip, let’s talk tour repertoire and hand out some awards. Tour rep includes Copland’s Third Symphony and Mahler 1 as the “big pieces”, plus violin concertos from Arturo Marquez and Gabriela…

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Welcome back with the All-Time Awards 1:05:18

2y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Akiko and I are back for the 2022-2023 season! In this first episode we share with you a fun new format: awards in all kinds of different categories. Next week we’ll focus on the season-opening tour prep weeks at the LA Phil, but for today we’re handing out some All-Time awards. Discover which composers we’d love to have dinner with, which excerpts…

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039: Summer motivation, plus Q & A 1:08:29

4+ y ago1:08:29

1:08:29

We took quite a long break from recording the show with everything going on at the moment, but we are so glad to be back. To kick things off again we thought we would use this episode to go through a bit of what we have been up to, staying home with the LA Phil out of action, some of the work and practicing we have been doing and then to field a bu…

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038: Do we really need a conductor? 48:44

4+ y ago48:44

48:44

Here at Stand Partner HQ, we get this question a lot! And that should tell you something without even knowing the answer. Nobody asks what a pilot does, or if we really need one for our airplanes. But the conductor’s role isn’t nearly so obvious, to our audiences and even, at times, to us! Do we really need someone up front “driving the train”? Do …

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037: Orchestra Players Anonymous 31:21

5y ago31:21

31:21

Twelve-step programs have helped millions of people, including some of our colleagues. But their constant references to a “higher power” rub some people the wrong way. As orchestral musicians, we only know one “higher power”: the conductor, who rules every aspect of our musical lives! Here are some slightly rewritten twelve steps toward embracing m…

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036 – Johnny Lee wasn’t meant to be a Harvard MD 57:47

5y ago57:47

57:47

Violinist Johnny Lee is Akiko's mirror image on stage at Disney Hall: he sits fourth chair second violin, while she's fourth chair first violin.But they have something else in common too. Both went to Harvard, where there is no music performance major. Akiko thought she'd be a lawyer, Johnny a doctor (or was he just pretending?), but they both foun…

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035: Playing by numbers, or Advanced Orchestra Stats 55:43

5y ago55:43

55:43

How many times have you been jealous of the box scores for baseball and basketball, or the advanced statistics for football? Don't you wish that you too could be measured by notes attempted, notes played in tune, entrances successfully counted?If we got our wish, orchestra concerts would have their own advanced metrics! Here are the stats (and pena…

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034: The spirit is willing, but the Flesch is weak 51:51

5y ago51:51

51:51

This week, we're talking scales and etudes. Are they the foundational blocks on which your entire technique is built? Or more like raw vegetables that you have to choke down if you want to stay healthy?Akiko actually had a scale class as a kid, while I got a crash course in scales from my Curtis teacher Felix Galimir (who had studied with Carl Fles…

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033: The audience experience, with superfan Roderick Branch 56:18

5y ago56:18

56:18

Chicago Symphony cellist Brant Taylor may have been our very first special guest here at the Stand Partners, but so far we've been missing the perspective of his partner Roderick Branch. Roderick is a musician, though his day job (and sometimes into the night job) is as a partner at a giant law firm. Roderick is what you'd call an extremely savvy l…

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032: What about Bob? Robert deMaine, our principal cello 1:02:17

5y ago1:02:17

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Today we're joined by our good friend and LA Phil principal cello, Robert deMaine. Bob tells us about his childhood, his musical family and an early teacher who gave him a complete musical education, including piano and composition.He also unpacks how he fell out of love with the cello during his teen years and took an extended break from playing. …

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031: That’s life in the hot seat, Mr. Concertmaster! 52:07

5y ago52:07

52:07

Today we're talking concertmaster, and what it means to sit in the hot seat. What are the duties and expectations, and what makes "first chair violin" attractive or unattractive to different players?Is playing concertmaster more like being the point guard in basketball, or the quarterback in football? Remember: besides playing all those juicy solos…

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030: All about Amadeus 51:39

5y ago51:39

51:39

Nathan says: "My top three movies of all time would be The Godfather, Rocky, and Amadeus in some order."Akiko's not into those "top whatever" lists.But both of us love Amadeus so much that we would drop whatever we're doing and watch it again right now.Here's why...

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029: Living the rock star life at the Hollywood Bowl 1:07:45

5y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

It isn't every day that you get to perform for 18,000 screaming fans... especially if you're a violinist. But a handful of times each summer, we get the rock star treatment at the Hollywood Bowl!OK, so those 18,000 folks probably aren't screaming just for the two of us... there might be some famous movie tunes thrown in, or some fireworks, or Katy …

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028: Help, my audition’s tomorrow! 1:05:42

5+ y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Maybe it's the proverbial "seven minutes to midnight", or maybe you've still got a week or two. It never feels like enough time, trust us.So here's some advice for those last few days, hours, and minutes before your big day, inspired by the recent violin auditions at the LA Philharmonic.

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027: A Fistful of Mahlers 56:20

5+ y ago56:20

56:20

First, some exciting news: we've got Stand Partners for Life T-shirts! Check them out here, and show your Stand Partner love!For this episode, Akiko and I just had a one-word outline: Mahler! And it turns out we had plenty to say about his symphonies. What's it like to learn them, refine them, rehearse them, take them on tour? What do committees lo…

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026: Live from the Fischoff, Day 3 55:15

5+ y ago55:15

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025: Live from the Fischoff, Day 2 56:54

5+ y ago56:54

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024: Live from the Fischoff, Day 1 47:38

5+ y ago47:38

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023: What does my future hold? 49:44

5+ y ago49:44

49:44

Here at Stand Partners for Life, we get a lot of questions about the future: what happens if I'm not playing concerto X by age Y? What will happen if I study with teacher Z, or go to school-- I ran out of letters!So even though we can't give definitive answers to these questions, they're still great questions! And one listener email in particular s…

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022: An unfortunate break 47:50

5+ y ago47:50

47:50

If it seems like we've been silent the last couple of months, that's because Akiko's life has been pretty different since early March! One moment she was working out at the gym like she did five times a week, and the next she was flat on her back with paramedics on the way.Suffice it to say that she hasn't been playing with the LA Phil since then, …

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021: The best orchestra audition concerto 45:43

6y ago45:43

45:43

OK, you guessed it: it's going to be impossible for us to narrow things down to one "best"! But Akiko and I give it our best shot, outlining the pluses and minuses for all the popular choices.In this episode we refer to an article I wrote a few years ago, "Which violin concerto has the toughest opening?"…

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