Nature Is My Jam
If you’re like me, you love the sounds of nature—the dawn chorus, the rustle of wind through trees, the call of coyotes in the dark. These sounds spark curiosity, calm, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
Welcome to Nature Is My Jam, a podcast that shares immersive soundscapes recorded in the quiet corners of Northern Michigan and beyond. I’m Darrin, a field recordist capturing the subtle and wild voices of nature by taking my gear to remote places. Each episode features a natural soundscape, along with a few thoughts on how and where it was recorded. It’s a brief pause from the noise of everyday life—and a reminder to listen more closely.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Fading Light on Otter Creek
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 Bear Dunes. I used my Zoom F3 recor…
Moody Morning on the Beach
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Spring Peepers in Concert: Return to Boekeloo Lodge
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: High Noon at the Boekeloo Lodge
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Dawn Chorus at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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 increasingly difficult to record pr…
Lake Michigan Waves: A Meditative Experience
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Barred Owl Mating Season in Northern Michigan
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 I wanted to record but heard the…
What Lies Beneath: Hydrophone Recording of the Boardman River
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 recording. Hydrowhat? A hydrophone is…
Finding Solace Amongst the Waves of Lake Michigan
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 time in, on and around Lake Michiga…
The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count
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 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count. Tem…
A Morning on Otter Creek with a Raft of Ducks
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Crash, Stomp and Snort: A Night in the Forest
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Moody Lake Michigan Day at Leelanau State Park
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Red Fox Activity at Night
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Ice and Sleet on the Platte River
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Season One Retrospective: Thank You!
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: The Calm Before The Storm
May the closeness of friends and the comfort of home renew your spirits this holiday season.
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Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Blustery Day on Empire Bluff
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A Big Wind on Otter Creek
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Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Otter Creek Tributary
As we enter a long holiday weekend in the United States, I have spent a lot of time thinking about gratitude and growth. 2022 has been an especially “not great” year for my family. We l…