05.12.2026 | Backyard Birds | Seattle, WA
May 31, 202617m
The recordings in this episode were recorded from (roughly) the same spot in my backyard from February to May. produced in entirety by Alec Cowan.
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Hosted by Alec Cowan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Half mood board, half audio journal. Basically an audio vlog from the days and life of podcast producer Alec Cowan.Sometimes ambient. Sometimes more. Headphones always recommended.
Alec Cowan hosts Listen Closely, a society show with 53 episodes published.
The recordings in this episode were recorded from (roughly) the same spot in my backyard from February to May. produced in entirety by Alec Cowan.
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