Darrin Wassom
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 n...
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Episodes
Fading Light on Otter Creek 18.04.2025 56:08
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 Bear Dunes. I used my Zoom F3 recorder paired with the Audio-Technica BP4025 microphone, placed as a drop rig for an overnight session. As the light faded, I returned to one of my favorite spots—a quiet place where beavers often swim...
Moody Morning on the Beach 14.06.2023 50:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where yo...
Spring Peepers in Concert: Return to Boekeloo Lodge 24.05.2023 47:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where yo...
Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: High Noon at the Boekeloo Lodge 16.05.2023 26:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where yo...
Dawn Chorus at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 08.05.2023 38:53
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 increasingly difficult to record pristine audio without driving hundreds of miles and spending countless hours in its pursuit. I realize it is perhaps better to include the artificial sounds and recognize that we live in a society wh...
Lake Michigan Waves: A Meditative Experience 06.04.2023 2:12:29
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where y...
Barred Owl Mating Season in Northern Michigan 23.03.2023 15:52
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 I wanted to record but heard the owls starting their calls so wanted to record them. My apologies but I really think this recording is amazing and I wanted to share it with you. I would like to thank everyone that has donated or o...
What Lies Beneath: Hydrophone Recording of the Boardman River 16.03.2023 30:00
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 recording. Hydrowhat? A hydrophone is a specialized microphone used to capture the hidden sounds of aquatic environment that happen beneath the surface of the water. Unlike traditional microphones that are designed to pick up sound wav...
Finding Solace Amongst the Waves of Lake Michigan 26.02.2023 30:58
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 time in, on and around Lake Michigan. What makes this recording special, for me, is the muted tones of the lake when the ice has formed. It sounds completely unique and unlike any other time of the year. It is special, especially wit...
The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count 20.02.2023 22:00
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 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count. Temperatures ranged from the mid-20s (F) into the high-40s over the weekend. The wind was BRUTAL, with gusts hitting 30 miles per hour. This is not a clean recording, but it accurately reflects the con...
A Morning on Otter Creek with a Raft of Ducks 02.02.2023 8:20
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Crash, Stomp and Snort: A Night in the Forest 27.01.2023 21:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Moody Lake Michigan Day at Leelanau State Park 19.01.2023 40:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Red Fox Activity at Night 12.01.2023 1:22
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Ice and Sleet on the Platte River 05.01.2023 32:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Season One Retrospective: Thank You! 29.12.2022 34:21
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: The Calm Before The Storm 22.12.2022 40:00
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 otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindnes...
Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Blustery Day on Empire Bluff 15.12.2022 22:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
A Big Wind on Otter Creek 01.12.2022 25:41
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Otter Creek Tributary 25.11.2022 30:00
Send us Fan Mail 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 lost three beloved pets, have dealt with health issues and had to navigate an early retirement after losing my job in a career that spanned 25 years. By any measure, that’s a lot to deal with and I’m...
Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Tranquility Interrupted on Otter Creek 17.11.2022 30:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Beavers at Otter Lake 11.11.2022 30:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Mexico: Birdsong on the Yucatan Peninsula 04.11.2022 30:46
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Northern Michigan: On the Banks of Twenty-Two Creek 27.10.2022 35:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
Sounds of Northern Michigan: A Dark and Stormy Night in the the Woods 20.10.2022 33:00
Send us Fan Mail I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking , following , sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where...
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