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Nature is my Jam

by Darrin Wassom

I love the sounds of nature. The dawn chorus, wind moving through the trees, coyotes calling in the dark. For me, those sounds bring calm, curiosity, and a real connection to the world around us. Nature Is My Jam is a podcast of soundscapes recorded in the quiet corners of Northern Michigan and beyond. I'm Darrin, a field recordist. Each episode is a natural soundscape, shared as it was heard. It's a brief pause from the noise of everyday life and a reminder to listen more closely. Subscribe, put on some headphones, and take a listen.

Latest episodes

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Lake Michigan Sunset at Sleeping Bear Dunes | Michigan, USA

Send us Fan Mail Hello again. Recorded with the Zoom F3 recorder and the Sonorous Objects SO.101 microphones at sunset. Recorded on Halloween night on an empty beach.

Nov 3
56 min

Fading Light on Otter Creek

Send us Fan Mail It feels good to be back. This is my first field recording in nearly two years, captured just after sunset along the banks of Otter Creek in Sleeping Be

Apr 18 2025
56 min

Moody Morning on the Beach

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Jun 14 2023
50 min

Spring Peepers in Concert: Return to Boekeloo Lodge

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May 24 2023
47 min

Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: High Noon at the Boekeloo Lodge

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May 16 2023
26 min

Dawn Chorus at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Send us Fan Mail Quick Note: You will hear some artificial noises in this recording, but they are few and I don’t feel they detract from the recording. It is becoming in

May 8 2023
38 min

Lake Michigan Waves: A Meditative Experience

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Apr 6 2023
2 h 12 min

Barred Owl Mating Season in Northern Michigan

Send us Fan Mail QUICK NOTE: This recording has a fair bit of noise pollution in the form of traffic and the occasional aircraft. I was a couple of miles away from where

Mar 23 2023
15 min

What Lies Beneath: Hydrophone Recording of the Boardman River

Send us Fan Mail Greetings one and all. We have returned from a brief hiatus after the passing of Rhonda’s Dad to venture out to the Boardman River for a hydrophone reco

Mar 16 2023
30 min

Finding Solace Amongst the Waves of Lake Michigan

Send us Fan Mail Recorded with the Sonorous Objects SO.1 microphones and the Zoom F3 Field Recorder, this episode is all about how I find solace and peace by spending ti

Feb 26 2023
30 min

The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: I didn’t record this episode deep in the forest or on a deserted stretch of beach. I spent the weekend in my backyard, taking part in the 20

Feb 20 2023
22 min

A Morning on Otter Creek with a Raft of Ducks

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Feb 2 2023
8 min

Crash, Stomp and Snort: A Night in the Forest

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Jan 27 2023
21 min

Moody Lake Michigan Day at Leelanau State Park

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Jan 19 2023
40 min

Red Fox Activity at Night

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Jan 12 2023
1 min

Ice and Sleet on the Platte River

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Jan 5 2023
32 min

Season One Retrospective: Thank You!

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Dec 29 2022
34 min

Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: The Calm Before The Storm

Send us Fan Mail May the closeness of friends and the comfort of home renew your spirits this holiday season.  I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherw

Dec 22 2022
40 min

Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Blustery Day on Empire Bluff

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Dec 15 2022
22 min

A Big Wind on Otter Creek

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Dec 1 2022
25 min

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