Theremin 30
The world's leading theremin podcast since 2019.

Theremin 30

30 minutes of theremin music, news, events, and interviews.

Recent Episodes

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Oct. 11, 2026

[S08E04] October 2026 - Joe Edelmann

In this belated, extended episode of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents theremin, Haken Continuum, and ondes Martenot music by Armen Ra, Rob Schwimmer, Christine Ott, and Josh Semans, along with upcoming electronic-music events. Featured guest Joe Edelmann discusses GreenWaves, his digital synthesizer inspired by the ondes Martenot, explaining its ring-controlled pitch, pressure-sensitive volume key, blendable waveforms, MIDI and control-voltage capabilities, and planned resonator-
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July 3, 2026

[S08E03] July 2026 - George M. Kopp and Kennedy Verrett

In the July 2026 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents new theremin music from the United States, Australia, and Germany, along with a calendar of upcoming performances and recitals. The featured interview is with librettist George M. Kopp and composer Kennedy Verrett, creators of Madame Theremin, a new opera inspired by the life of dancer Lavinia Williams and her relationship with Leon Theremin. They discuss the opera’s historical and musical influences, its use of the the
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May 16, 2026

[S08E02] May 2026 - Karen Cecilia

In the May 2026 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents recent music by Honey Bizarre, Andmo’, and Javelinas, along with a calendar of upcoming theremin events. The featured interview is with Scotland-based thereminist, actor, and playwright Karen Cecilia, who discusses her musical background, introduction to the theremin, and use of the Moog Theremini with effects and looping. She also previews her interactive solo show Doorway to Perception and the Glasgow concert Echoes of
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April 20, 2026

[S08E01] April 2026 - The Hissy Kits

In the April 2026 seventh-anniversary edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents new and recent music by L’Exotighost, Kepa Lehtinen, Timeless Sonic Factory, and Norman Freund, along with a calendar of upcoming theremin events. The featured interview is with Milwaukee performance duo the Hissy Kits, whose members Whiskie and Scotch combine theremin, piano, vocals, jazz standards, cat-themed humor, and “feline expressionism.” They discuss the group’s origins, collaborative songwr
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March 8, 2026

[S07E06] March 2026 - Keri Latimer

In the March 2026 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents music by Armen Ra, Guillaume Subra, and Charlotte Dubois, along with a calendar of upcoming theremin events. The featured interview is with Winnipeg musician Keri Latimer, who discusses discovering the theremin, her work with Leaf Rapids, and her experimental electronic solo project oFukami. She also describes the creation of her album When the Future Tried to Take Me, its blend of theremin, voice, synthesizer, and hom
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Jan. 24, 2026

[S07E05] February 2026 - Lydia Kavina

In the February 2026 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents experimental theremin music by oFukami, Susanna Viljanmaa, Veronik, and the trio of Lydia Kavina, Olesya Rostovskaya, and Agnes Paz, along with news of upcoming events and a fundraiser supporting Veronik after a house fire. The featured interview is with renowned thereminist and teacher Lydia Kavina, who introduces ThereminSchool.com, an expanding online resource for beginners, teachers, and theremin communities tha

Reviews

Filling an odd niche

"This is very niche, but also very charming and to the point and pretty well put together."

alabama human male | April 12, 2019

A great find!

"Refreshing and very well done. It's all new music to me and I like it."

preset1 | May 10, 2019

A truly one of a kind podcast

"Rick has created a terrific tribute to the theremin by featuring such talented players and their music from around the world. This podcast is a real treasure."

cjn61 | May 20, 2020

Well done

"Professional sound quality, interesting and well-paced interviews and great variety of music. Theremin deserves this podcast. Thanks, Rick!"

annaglyph.music | March 24, 2021