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NewA brief passage through a moment in timeJuly 23, 2026 · 8 min
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About the podcast

A cabinet of auditory wonders for the 21st century. If you would like to donate to help keep this project going you can donate to my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RandomTape SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevision⁠

Episodes 146

  1. A brief passage through a moment in time

    8 min

    Some sounds from the mid aughts found on a Sony ICD-B120 digital voice recorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Azmina and Sasha

    12 min

    If you would like to help Azmina and Sasha rebuild their home you can donate to their gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sasha-and-azmina-rebuild-after-palisades-fire Learn more about your ad …

    Show notes

    If you would like to help Azmina and Sasha rebuild their home you can donate to their gofundme here:

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sasha-and-azmina-rebuild-after-palisades-fire

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. My life is a slasher film

    9 min

    Happy Halloween you creeps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. A Message to Spotify Listeners

    6 min

    An important PSA about a real dumb rule for all of you who listen to the show on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Unchained Melody

    4 min

    A found tape, an unchained melody and time moving slowly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Hosing Caveh

    38 min

    A conversation with Caveh Zahedi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Birdman + Song of the Wandering Juggler

    14 min

    A little piece about Rik martino and a long promised song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Rodeo + Audio Flux

    11 min

    An Audio Flux work by Dennis Gaens and a visit from John and Julie. Visit audioflux.org for info on how to submit your own Audio Flux work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. Enjoying the doing with David Lynch

    10 min

    “I believe life is a continuum, and that no one really dies, they just drop their physical body and we’ll all meet again, like the song says. It’s sad but it’s not devastating if you think like that… We’re all …

    Show notes
    “I believe life is a continuum, and that no one really dies, they just drop their physical body and we’ll all meet again, like the song says. It’s sad but it’s not devastating if you think like that… We’re all going to be fine at the end of the story.” -David Lynch

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  10. 中国之声

    9 min

    Some far east sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. The way it goes

    4 min

    Sweet sounds form the streets. If you'd like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. The Lost Organist Pilot

    33 min

    An unearthed experiment in podcasting. Special thanks to KCRW and The Believer Magazine, Andrew Leland and Ross Simonini. You can hear more of Matt Holzman's work here: If you would likey to pupport theesey …

    Show notes
    An unearthed experiment in podcasting. Special thanks to KCRW and The Believer Magazine, Andrew Leland and Ross Simonini. You can hear more of Matt Holzman's work here: If you would likey to pupport theesey project you can donate to the Patreon at patreon.com/Randomtape

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  13. The Pool Hustle

    7 min

    A story from the life of Nason Smith. Music by Sunny Metha and Josh Wexler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. Gosh Darnit Anyway

    11 min

    Some recent finds and the holy grail of found "piano" tape. Here is the link to the whole Bruce recording: Music in this episode by Group Listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. The Digital Marketplace

    12 min

    Fun with AI If you would like to support this project you can become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/randomtape Music by udio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. After the tone

    11 min

    Thanks to After the Tone and answerphone for sharing these priceless answering machien messages. You can find more of their collections at: afterthetone.com answerphone.tumblr.com You can donate to this project …

    Show notes
    Thanks to After the Tone and answerphone for sharing these priceless answering machien messages. You can find more of their collections at: afterthetone.com answerphone.tumblr.com You can donate to this project at patreon.com/randomtape. And if you are interested in taking a podcast workshop with jein Los Anfeles this summer visit thirdwaveworkshop.org

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  17. A Rare Tribute to Frogman

    16 min

    An excerpt of Rare's tribute to the late great musician Clarence "Frogman" Henry on WWOZ. Music by Clarence "Frogman" Henry If you are interested in taking my one week podcasting workshop you can find the …

    Show notes
    An excerpt of Rare's tribute to the late great musician Clarence "Frogman" Henry on WWOZ. Music by Clarence "Frogman" Henry If you are interested in taking my one week podcasting workshop you can find the details at

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. Jump for Jesus

    5 min

    A cautionary tale Thanks to Scott Gurian for submitting this gem. You can find his work at farfromhomepodcast.org Music by M.O.T.O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. The toll of pain and suffering

    9 min

    #vanlife If you would like to support this project you can donate at: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. Mother Doll

    9 min

    An exceprt from 's brilliant novel Mother Doll. Get your copy of the book here: Music in this episode by Shida Sahabi, Russian brass Band and Vladimir Vyotsky If you'd like to support Random Tape you can donate …

    Show notes
    An exceprt from 's brilliant novel Mother Doll. Get your copy of the book here: Music in this episode by Shida Sahabi, Russian brass Band and Vladimir Vyotsky If you'd like to support Random Tape you can donate at

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. Fond farewell to a cocktail napkin

    8 min

    A visit from James Braithwaite, the artist behind Random Tape's new logo. You can find more of his amazing work at thebathwater.com If yu'd like to support rthis project you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape …

    Show notes
    A visit from James Braithwaite, the artist behind Random Tape's new logo. You can find more of his amazing work at thebathwater.com If yu'd like to support rthis project you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape Music in this apeisode by Preston Epps

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. Can ye fathom the ocean

    9 min

    "Can ye fathom the ocean, dark and deep, where the mighty waves and the grandeur sweep?" -Fanny Crosby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. Dominic

    7 min

    We miss you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. Cause Community Corporation

    4 min

    Just some old tapes from the attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. Finding Chick Boyd

    12 min

    The life and music of a reclusive balladeer. If you would like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape Music in this episode by Charles Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

    Show notes
    The life and music of a reclusive balladeer. If you would like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape Music in this episode by Charles Boyd

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. Pendulum Bob's

    4 min

    A trip to Pendulum Bob's in Columbia Missouri. Read all about it here: If you would like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtpe Thanks for listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

    Show notes
    A trip to Pendulum Bob's in Columbia Missouri. Read all about it here: If you would like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtpe Thanks for listening

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. Two Completely Different Lives

    5 min

    An obituary for the ages. Music by Professor Johnson & His Gospel Singers If you'd like to support the show you can donate at patreon.com/randomtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. Clink Klunk

    3 min

    An experimental laundry project To get ya handmade statue of yourself donate at Patreon.com/randomtape Music by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. The Cry of the Lock

    8 min

    Sweet calamity on the Father of Waters If you'd like to support the show you can donate at: https://www.patreon.com/RandomTape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. Agave

    4 min

    Nature takes its course. If you'd like to contribute to Random Tape you can donate to my Patreon. Patreon/Randomtape Music in this episode by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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