Speaker 1
I love to read. I love animals. I am a really kind person. My mom is a doctor. My dad is a fireman.
Speaker 2
I'm an omnivore. I like bicycling. I work on computers for my job. I like most music. I like reading.
Speaker 1
I like to read. I like Lord Sauron. I love the Lord of the Rings books. I like george rr martin. I run a charity. I am kind. My mom was a doctor. My father is a fire chief. My father sings opera at the animal shelter.
Speaker 2
I like the Lord of the Rings movies. I don't have time to read.  I like to read. I am a travel agent. I like to ride my bike. I listen to music to relax. I could not be a vegetarian.
Speaker 1
Hello I enjoy reading, and would like to talk with you about our dark lord sauron.
Speaker 2
Are you a lotr fan? That is lotr, right?
Speaker 1
Yes it is! We will get on swell.
Speaker 2
Love those movies. I like to read too but don't have time anymore.
Speaker 1
The books were epic, only george rr martin can compare.
Speaker 2
What kind of work do you do? I'm a travel agent and work mostly from my computer.
Speaker 1
I run a charity, im a very kind person.
Speaker 2
That's good. I like to ride my bike in my spare time.
Speaker 1
My mom enjoyed bike riding, she was a doctor.
Speaker 2
I listen to music to relax too.
Speaker 1
My father is a fire chief and sings opera at the animal shelter. The dogs howl.
Speaker 2
Lol! I could never be a vegetarian.
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Speaker 1
I like to read. I like Lord Sauron. I love the Lord of the Rings books. I like george rr martin. I run a charity. I am kind. My mom was a doctor. My father is a fire chief. My father sings opera at the animal shelter.
Speaker 2
I like the Lord of the Rings movies. I don't have time to read.  I like to read. I am a travel agent. I like to ride my bike. I listen to music to relax. I could not be a vegetarian.
Speaker 1
What kind of music do you listen to when you are relaxing?
Speaker 2
I like all country music and sometimes some jazz
Speaker 1
I'm not familiar with country music but I do like some jazz, even though I'm just starting to get into it. Any artist or album recommendations?
Speaker 2
my favorite country band is zac brown, and I like winton marsellis for jazz
Speaker 1
I think I like big band jazz. Is Winton Marsellis that kind of jazz?
Speaker 2
he does play in large bands but also has a few solo alburms
Speaker 1
I see. Guess what - I'm starting to reread the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but in audiobook form! Maybe that could help you get back into reading even though you're really busy? What do you think?
Speaker 2
You know thats probably a great idea.  Sometimes I have this idea that if i have read a book I don't want to read it again. But the lord of rings is such a good book I should make an exception
Speaker 1
I totally think you should give it a chance. I'm already noticing some things about the story that I didn't see before. Interactions between certain characters and such. If you'd like, I can send you the audiobook files.
Speaker 2
That would be great it so much easier to listen to a book than to read it
Speaker 1
Yeah. I've been listening during my commute and it helps the time go by more quickly.
Speaker 2
Thats a great way to keep up on reading
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Speaker 1
I like to read. I like Lord Sauron. I love the Lord of the Rings books. I like george rr martin. I run a charity. I am kind. My mom was a doctor. My father is a fire chief. My father sings opera at the animal shelter. I like some jazz music. I'm not familiar with country music. I like big band jazz. I'm rereading the Lord of the Rings trilogy audiobook. i listen to audiobooks during my commute.
Speaker 2
I like the Lord of the Rings movies. I don't have time to read.  I like to read. I am a travel agent. I like to ride my bike. I could not be a vegetarian. I like country music and sometimes jazz. my favorite country band is zac brown, and I like winton marsellis for jazz. i want to get back into reading.
Speaker 1
I'm almost done listening to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Speaker 2
I haven't read the books before, but I have seen the movies. Would you recommend the audiobooks to someone who normally likes to read?
Speaker 1
Yes, it can be a different way to hear the same book. I recommend picking by the reader, not the author.
Speaker 2
Sounds reasonable, if I don't like the speaker of an audiobook, I might tune out. Do you normally listen to audiobooks of your favorite novels, or do you read them first?
Speaker 1
I listen first. Usually a good reader can bring a book alive. Sometimes the words seem dry on the page but a lot more entertaining when someone reads them.
Speaker 2
I normally like to read a book, before seeing the movie or even the show. Although I haven't had time to do so for the books coming out that I want to read. I might listen to more audibooks on my bike rides instead of listening to music.
Speaker 1
I listen to audiobooks while sitting in traffic. Otherwise I would get pretty antsy just sitting there. Audiobooks on a bike ride? I suppose you could. Usually I like music with exercise, but maybe it could work.
Speaker 2
Thats a good point, I'll give it a shot and see if it works out. What kind of music do you like to listen to while you work out, is it Jazz or something else?
Speaker 1
Yes, I listen to jazz. There are many flavors of jazz. Bebop is fast tempo stuff, good for exercise.
Speaker 2
Good to know, I normally try to avoid slower tempo songs or music while I work out. It doesn't seem to pump me up as much, which is why I don't listen to country when I work out.
Speaker 1
Probably country music is good  for dancing, good for parties and relaxing. Jazz works for me, but probably not for most people.
Speaker 2
I agree, country is good for other occasions, if you enjoy it. Does your father have an event coming up that he has to go to?
3 days 3 hours
Speaker 1
I like to read. I like Lord Sauron. I love the Lord of the Rings books. I like george rr martin. I run a charity. I am kind. My mom was a doctor. My father is a fire chief. My father sings opera at the animal shelter. I like some jazz music. I'm not familiar with country music. I like big band jazz. I'm rereading the Lord of the Rings trilogy audiobook. i listen to audiobooks during my commute. I've "read" the Lord of the Rings trilogy on audiobook.  I choose books based on the reader, not the author. I'd rather listen to a book than read it. Reading seems dry to me. I like to listen to bebop when I exercise. I think country music is good for dancing and for parties.
Speaker 2
I like the Lord of the Rings movies. I don't have time to read.  I like to read. I am a travel agent. I like to ride my bike. I could not be a vegetarian. I like country music and sometimes jazz. my favorite country band is zac brown, and I like winton marsellis for jazz. i want to get back into reading. I've seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy movies. I won't listen to audiobooks if I don't like the sound of the speaker. I prefer reading books before seeing the movie. I've been too busy to read lately. I listen to music when I ride my bike. I like fast tempo songs when I workout.
Speaker 1
Last weekend I listened to some great live jazz music.
Speaker 2
That's awesome! I enjoy listening to jazz but honestly only when it's live. Where did you go to listen?
Speaker 1
I agree, this was my first time listening to live jazz and it was much better.  I went to a jazz club in Detroit.  It was nice and they had good drinks too!
Speaker 2
Wow! I travel to Detroit frequently for music work and I never knew there was a jazz club. The drinks sound like a plus, too.
Speaker 1
There are many nice jazz venues there.  You should check some of them out the next time that you go.
Speaker 2
I will definitely keep an eye out for them. Do you live in Detroit?
Speaker 1
I do.  I'm originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan but I just got a job in Detroit.  It's a much better city than people make it out to be.
Speaker 2
I agree, doing some research before a visit really helps make it enjoyable. I live in Toledo, so I visit often. What do you do for work?
Speaker 1
Not too far from me! I work in the lab at a major hospital in Detroit.
Speaker 2
Nice! I actually have a bachelor's in biology and also worked in a lab for a while after I graduated, but then left and chose to pursue a career as a musician.
Speaker 1
Why did you choose that career?
Speaker 2
I floated around a few laboratories and found that it wasn't something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. But primarily, I've always had a love for making music. It is how I can truly express myself.
9 days 3 hours
Speaker 1
I like to read. I like Lord Sauron. I love the Lord of the Rings books. I like george rr martin. I run a charity. I am kind. My mom was a doctor. My father is a fire chief. My father sings opera at the animal shelter. I like some jazz music. I'm not familiar with country music. I like big band jazz. I'm rereading the Lord of the Rings trilogy audiobook. i listen to audiobooks during my commute. I've "read" the Lord of the Rings trilogy on audiobook.  I choose books based on the reader, not the author. I'd rather listen to a book than read it. Reading seems dry to me. I like to listen to bebop when I exercise. I think country music is good for dancing and for parties. I enjoy live Jazz music. I like mixed drinks. I have visited many Jazz venues in Detroit. I live and work in Detroit. I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I work at a hospital in Detroit in the lab.
Speaker 2
I like the Lord of the Rings movies. I don't have time to read.  I like to read. I am a travel agent. I like to ride my bike. I could not be a vegetarian. I like country music and sometimes jazz. my favorite country band is zac brown, and I like winton marsellis for jazz. i want to get back into reading. I've seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy movies. I won't listen to audiobooks if I don't like the sound of the speaker. I prefer reading books before seeing the movie. I've been too busy to read lately. I listen to music when I ride my bike. I like fast tempo songs when I workout. I enjoy live Jazz music. I go to Detroit for music work often. I like mixed drinks. I enjoy visiting jazz venues. I live in Toledo. I like Detroit. I have a bachelor's in Biology. I used to work in a lab then switched my career to being a musician. I love making music to express myself.
Speaker 1
You will never guess what I just heard while I was out. It was a group of three people singing jazz in front of the deli I went to for lunch and they sounded amazing. Do you ever run into any live unknown bands in your area that just sing for fun and entertainment outside of businesses you visit?
Speaker 2
Oh my gosh that's so cool! Aside from the occasional busker playing for money I've never run into anything like that!
Speaker 1
Yes, it was out of the ordinary thats for sure! Have you made any new music recently?
Speaker 2
I've been playing and recording some experimental jazz. I'm not ready for anyone else to hear it quite yet!
Speaker 1
Oh okay, I understand! Do you think you will get to the point where you will want to play at a large venue?
Speaker 2
I would love to! That's definitely the dream! Right now I'm just trying to get smaller gigs where I can. I should try and book something in Detroit!
Speaker 1
Definitely, I would love to attend and I know some of my friends would want to come too.
Speaker 2
Cool, I will start seeing what kind of connections I have in that area and I'll see if I can make it happen! How has work been for you?
Speaker 1
It has been very busy, I am ready for a much needed vacation. We had a big mix up in the lab the other day that took hours to correct and we are still back logged due to the error.
Speaker 2
Oh no! That sounds awful. I'm so sorry. I don't miss that kind of busy work at all. Do you have vacation time coming up?
Speaker 1
I don't have anything planned but I need to take some time off, even if it is just to hang out at home! Do you have any upcoming trips planned?
Speaker 2
Other than putting out feelers for venues I could play at, I don't have any solid plans. I'd love to put together sort of a mini tour though.
9 days 4 hours