Everything Sounds Episode #11: Microphone Museum
The invention of the microphone changed many aspects of modern life beginning in the late 1800's, but today most of us take these simple machines for granted.
2013 / Craig Shank / George Drake Jr. / Everything Sounds Podcast, USA
The invention of the microphone changed many aspects of modern life beginning in the late 1800's, but today most of us take these simple machines for granted.
Bob Paquette is an exception. He has dedicated his life to collecting mics of every shape, size and purpose for over six decades. Bob opened the doors of his microphone museum for and George Drake Jr. and Craig Shank co-hosts and producers of the ambitious weekly podcast Everything Sounds .
Discover why stories are like nesting dolls, Behind the Scenes.
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Craig Shank, an Indiana native, developed a passion for music and broadcasting at an early age.
George Drake, Jr. grew up in Chicago, but spent time in Indiana and London before returning to the Windy City.
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